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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Flights from San Diego to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Honolulu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost £238 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is £451 and £434 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Honolulu, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 58 days before departure.

Which airlines fly most frequently between San Diego and Honolulu?

Alaska Airlines connects San Diego to Honolulu with up to 2 flights per day. Southwest also offers 2 flights per day, while Hawaiian Airlines follows with 1 flight per day.

Which airlines fly direct between San Diego and Honolulu?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Diego to Honolulu.
There are 3 airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Honolulu. They are: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Alaska Airlines at £127 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Honolulu per day?

Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from San Diego and land in Honolulu, with an average flight time of 6h 04m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Honolulu?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Honolulu?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 09:25 and will be landing in Honolulu at 12:30.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Honolulu?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Honolulu jets off at 15:35 and lands at 18:35.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Honolulu

Low season

January

High season

August
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

When to book flights from San Diego to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Honolulu

  • Where can I find food and drinks at Honolulu airport?

    The airport has several joints for hungry travelers. You can find bars, restaurants, and cafes in the Overseas Terminal. Pizza Hut is one such facility that offers fast food services. You’ll find a bar in the Commuter Terminal that serves snacks.

  • Can I get secure parking when I’m flying from San Diego?

    You can use a free online platform to book your parking at the San Diego airport. Parking services are available 24h daily with dedicated staff to keep your car safe when you fly out of San Diego.

  • What help can special needs passengers get at Honolulu airport?

    The airport has wheelchairs at the check-in area for disabled passengers. There are also toilet facilities and elevators designed for such travelers. You’ll find TDD telephones in every terminal to facilitate communication.

  • Where can I find lounges at San Diego Airport?

    You’ll find several lounges at San Diego airport with incomparable services. The Air Space lounge exists in Terminal 2 east, sandwiched between gates 23 and 33. The facility has free Wi-Fi and guests can enjoy free showers and food.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, Japan Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Honolulu?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Honolulu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Honolulu?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Honolulu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Diego? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £251 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers flying to Honolulu from San Diego have several options: nonstop, one-stop, and two or more stops. You’ll depart from San Diego Airport (SAN) and land at Honolulu Airport (HNL), courtesy of Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian, and United Airlines, to mention a few.
  • Passengers preparing to depart from San Diego Airport can use the available carts to ferry luggage. Each charge around $6, and you can use a debit card or pay cash. You’ll find them next to the airport parking area to the north of Terminal 2, at the luggage claim point, and near the main entrance to the terminals.
  • San Diego Airport serves snacks and cold drinks at the vending machines. You can find the vending machines at the International Arrivals Hall, the Terminal 1 parking area, and south of the Terminal 2 parking plaza.
  • For travelers who wish to leave their bicycles at the San Diego airport, there are free lockers at T1 and T2. You must leave a refundable key deposit of $25. Each locker accommodates up to four bicycles. You’ll find the first locker at Terminal 2 near the pet relief area. Locker 2 is located at Terminal 1 near the fence.
  • If you require specialized guidance and assistance at the San Diego airport, you must place a request in advance. The TSA and the airport provide ample security for all passengers. Every individual must pass through security checking areas located at the terminals.
  • Travelers landing at Honolulu airport from San Diego can access taxi services outside the arrival halls. You’ll pay between $35 and $40 for the taxis to ferry you to Waikiki and the neighboring areas. Charges per bag start at around $0.50.
  • Honolulu Airport has ample conference facilities for those who wish to conduct business meetings. At the garden center, you’ll find four meeting rooms located on the ground floor. You can access these facilities via overseas terminals. More conference halls exist near the inter-island terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Honolulu?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Honolulu, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9115 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

10.0 Excellentrose, Apr 2024SAN - EWR
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I really like Alaska airline, it's my favorite airline❤️

Alaska Airlines was fantastic. Kayak on the other hand was extremely poor. I got tickets through Kayak for a flight to a funeral. The date got changed less than 12 hours after I made my reservations. When I attempted to change my flights through Kayak, I was unable to use either the website or the phone system. The phone matrix did not give an option to cancel or change. The website said Kayak could not find any record of me making airline reservations through Kayak and even through I never left the Kayak website when making the reservations to my knowledge. After more than a half hour of frustration on the phone and computer ( on top of dealing with the death of a member of my family) I finally contacted Alaska Airline directly and they cancelled my flight and refunded the cost very quickly and efficiently. Alaska Airlines gets 10 stars. Kayak gets zero stars and has permanently lost a customer. I will never use Kayak again.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

I’m a first time mom and traveled with my 18mo old boy and it was not a great experience with the flight attendants. They were not friendly or helpful at all. It’s hard enough traveling with a toddler and have people be rude and unkind does not help.

My experience with Alaska Airlines flights is dominated by the fact that today’s economy class is barely humane. Everyone is so tightly packed together that one cannot move an inch for the entire flight…. and if it’s a bicoastal trip, that’s almost five hours of discomfort!! And if you’re above average in height and/or weight it’s absolute hell! Moreover, still all Economy classes are basically the same across airline carriers, it doesn’t matter who you fly with.

Everything was fine within the parameters of flying full aircraft. My only small regret was that the non-meal, "snack" type food options had 90% medium to high sodium items. They looked appetizing, but many, if not most older Americans are restricted in sodium intake, so maybe one low/no sodium option would entice people to buy them. I brought my own food. The staff, on-time and aircraft quality were great, as usual for Alaska.

When I purchased the tickets I purchased insurance as well but for some reason it didn't go through, then this past Monday I broke my leg and was unable to make my trip, I'll never book through Kayak again.

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San Diego - Honolulu Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

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Honolulu - San Diego

Cabin classes:

£1,636
£1,061
£251

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