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Cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). 2,610 miles, 5h 40m nonstop.

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SAN to HNL at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,610 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 40mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
WNAS2 airlinesSouthwest, Alaska
Nonstop flights per day
11all airlines combined
Cheapest month
November 2026over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday21% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h behindHonolulu vs San Diego

San Diego to Honolulu

Round trips from $247

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Nov 11.

Cheapest month: November 2026

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San Diego to Honolulu fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$277
  2. October 2026from Wed, Oct 14$257
  3. November 2026from Wed, Nov 11$247
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 9$256
  5. January 2027from Wed, Jan 6$280
  6. February 2027from Sat, Feb 27$279

Airlines flying San Diego to Honolulu

2 airlines fly nonstop with 11 departures a day combined, plus 4 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Tips for this route

  • Only Southwest and Alaska fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or PHX is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra two to three hours.
  • November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $247; January 2027 is the most expensive at $280 and up, a difference of $33 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Honolulu is 3 hours behind San Diego. A morning departure lands in Honolulu with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Honolulu: Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and the North Shore

Honolulu is the Hawaiian Islands' gateway and the only one with nonstops from most of the mainland. Waikiki's beach and hotels, Pearl Harbor and the North Shore surf are the essentials; inter-island flights open up Maui and Kauai.

Best time to visit: April–May and September–October have the best combination of weather, calm seas and lower fares. Winter brings North Shore surf competitions and higher prices; summer is warm and busy with families.

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San Diego to Honolulu: common questions

How long is the flight from San Diego to Honolulu?

A nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) takes about 5h 40m gate to gate, covering 2,610 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to HNL?

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL), with 11 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, PHX and SLC.

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

Over the next six months, November 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL), starting at $247 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book San Diego to Honolulu flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Honolulu?

Honolulu is 3 hours behind San Diego. SAN is on America/Los Angeles time and HNL on Pacific/Honolulu time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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