$144 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $144 for one-way flights and $282 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 13
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$282 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Tue, Jan 13, priced at $282 found 3 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 13
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$282 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Tue, Jan 13, priced at $282 found 3 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 15
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$287 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Mon, Sep 15, priced at $287 found 11 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$288 Roundtrip, just found
$288
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $288 just found
Southwest Airlines
Mon, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 18
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$288 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 17 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $288 found 3 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 23
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$290 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 21 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $290 found 20 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 23
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$290 Roundtrip, just found
$290
Roundtrip
just found
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 19 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Thu, Oct 23, priced at $290 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 24
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$291 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 22 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $291 found 20 hours ago
United
Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 13
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$302 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jan 12 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Tue, Jan 13, priced at $302 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Mon, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 4
SAN
San Diego
HNL
Oahu
$302 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from San Diego to Oahu, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $302 found 3 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $215 - $480 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

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Select flight to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. HNL. Cheapest option available. Flights from $397
HNL
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Cheapest
Flights from $397
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL)
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$282
Distance
2609 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 2 mins

San Diego to Honolulu Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Diego to Honolulu

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Diego to Honolulu are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Diego to Honolulu with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Diego to Honolulu

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Diego to Honolulu in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $144 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Diego to Honolulu flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Diego to Honolulu airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) cost?
You can pick up cheap return flights starting at $272 from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Hawaiian Airlines flight leaving SAN on August 19 2025 and touching down at HNL. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAN to HNL?
The cheapest flights from SAN to HNL are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
You can pick from 3 carriers that fly directly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). Including:

  • Southwest Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAN to HNL?
Right now, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from SAN to HNL is Alaska Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $139. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAN on October 16 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Each day on average, 4 direct flights operate from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL). Select the departure date that best fits your schedule.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
More passengers fly between SAN and HNL at 7 AM than at any other point in the day. Looking to skip the crowds? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAN to HNL?
If you depart on a Sunday, you'll get the largest range of options for flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL).
What is the earliest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)'s earliest flight to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) departs at approximately 7:00AM UTC-8. With a travel time of 6h 20m, you'll land at around 11:20AM UTC-10.
How long does it take to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
It takes approximately 6 hours and 21 minutes to cover the 2,600 mi from SAN to HNL.
What airline has the least delays from SAN to HNL?
Consider booking with Alaska Airlines if you'd like to go straight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 86%. Want real-time updates? You can keep an eye on your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
To touch down at Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) without delays, book a flight that leaves San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Honolulu from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) is the only airport in Honolulu with direct flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). Explore the options and find cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your departure to book a flight from SAN to HNL generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute offers, there's no guarantee. Keep your travel schedule open for the best chance of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SAN to HNL flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SAN to HNL flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. What's more, having it all in one place will take the hassle out of travel planning. Simply pick your flights and select from our wide range of hotels, then personalize your trip with extras like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
If you booked your SAN to HNL flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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