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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to San Diego (HNL-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Honolulu to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Honolulu to San Diego

Alaska Airlines Logo
HNL-SAN
5h 35mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
SAN-HNL
6h 10mdirect
Alaska Airlines
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Southwest Logo
HNL-SAN
5h 25mdirect
Southwest Logo
SAN-HNL
6h 05mdirect
Southwest
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
HNL-SAN
5h 35mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
SAN-HNL
6h 10mdirect
Hawaiian Airlines
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Korean Air Logo
HNL-SAN
5h 31mdirect
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SAN-HNL
6h 16mdirect
Korean Air
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Honolulu to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's 20-minute bag guarantee ensures quick baggage claim or bonus miles.


Free Wi-Fi texting available on flights, with T-Mobile customers getting extra benefits.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian offers complimentary meals on longer flights, enhancing comfort.


Access free Wi-Fi on Airbus A321neo, ideal for staying connected.

Airports
HNL

For a relaxing departure, explore the cultural gardens at HNL, featuring Japanese, Chinese, and Hawaiian themes with native flowers and water features.

Read more about HNLby Ramsey Qubein
SAN

For a budget-friendly arrival, take the Route 992 bus from SAN to Downtown San Diego. It runs every 15 minutes and is very economical.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programmes – all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on HNL

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Useful Info

KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to San Diego flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Diego, 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 Honolulu to San Diego is September, where tickets cost £280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £428 and £391 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Honolulu to San Diego

Low seasonApril
High seasonOctober
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.

When to book flights from Honolulu to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to San Diego 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.

Flights from Honolulu to San Diego: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Honolulu to San Diego 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SANDec 2024
Get there a couple hours early. TSA is not the best organized. The security line took us about 50 minutes to an hour.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SANMay 2024
Don't use a small water bottle. Get a big one and fill it prior to boarding so you can keep hydrated better.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to San Diego

  • What parking options are available at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    Passengers can choose from a variety of parking options at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport according to the duration of their stay and parking charges. You can park your car at the international parking garage, or the parking garage at Terminal 1 or 2. Credit cards and cash are the accepted forms of payment at the parking lot. You can also park your motorcycle at a discounted rate. The airport provides designated parking for electric vehicles at the International Parking Garage on levels 1, 5, 6, 7, and 8.

  • What accessibility services does San Diego International Airport provide?

    San Diego International Airport provides different services to passengers with disabilities to improve their experience at the airport. The airport provides visual paging monitors, courtesy carts, and telecommunication devices for the deaf throughout the airport. The entire airport is also easily accessible by wheelchair, and there are wheelchair-accessible restrooms at all restrooms in the airport.

  • Is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport pet friendly?

    All pets within the airport are expected to be leashed and directly under the owner’s control throughout the airport terminal, unless they are working or service animals, or confined in an approved carrier. The airport also provides pet relief areas, one of which is located between the Terminal 2 and International Parking Garages that has a trash can, plastic bags, and fresh water. The sterile area also has a relief station for transit and service animals. All pet owners and handlers are expected to clean up after their pets.

  • How do I get from San Diego International Airport to downtown San Diego?

    San Diego City is located approximately 3 miles southeast of San Diego International Airport. Using the bus is the most convenient means of public transportation from San Diego Airport to downtown San Diego and the trip takes less than 20min. Other forms of transport from the airport to the city include rideshare services, taxi, car rental, or shuttle services.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Honolulu to San Diego.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to San Diego?

    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 San Diego with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline.

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

    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 San Diego from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Diego to Honolulu? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £135 or less one-way.
  • When flying out of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), passengers are advised to arrive at least 90min before the time of departure for interisland flights, and 2h before for overseas flights.
  • Nursing mothers who require privacy when breastfeeding or pumping while at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport can use any of the seven family restrooms located on both the interisland and overseas terminals.
  • If you need to work or relax before or after your flight, make use of the airport lounges available at these airports. The lounges at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport are located inside security at Terminals 1 and 2, while those at San Diego International Airport (SAN) are located in Terminal 2.
  • San Diego International Airport allows passengers to smoke only within the designated areas within the terminals where ashtrays are provided for easy cleanup.
  • If you lose any items upon arrival at San Diego Airport, you should file an online lost and found form that requires you to give a specific description of the item alongside your contact details.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to San Diego?

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

Direct departures

Honolulu to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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