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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to San Diego:

• Earliest: departs at 07:13 and lands at 12:48
• Latest: departs at 23:16 and lands at 04:51.

The flight takes about 5h 35m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Honolulu to San Diego.

A direct flight from Honolulu to San Diego takes 5h 35m, covering 2,608 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Honolulu to San Diego range from £315 to £459, with an average of £383 over the past 12 months. Anything below £315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £383 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £272 return via Kona Intl (KOA), compared with £390 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£68 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to San Diego flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £273 to £1,573. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Honolulu to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Honolulu to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £133, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

Flights from Honolulu to San Diego usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

One-stop flights from Honolulu to San Diego most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 59% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Honolulu to San Diego. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £366 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £424, a difference of £58.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and San Diego. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Kona Intl (KOA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 43m, compared to 8h 25m via San Francisco (SFO) and 8h 40m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are San Diego Convention Center, SDSU Downtown Gallery, and La Jolla Cove. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to San Diego flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.