Cheap Flights from San Diego to Honolulu from $211

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Honolulu (SAN-HNL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $211 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAN to HNL on Tue, Aug 4), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $415 departing on Wed, Aug 5 and returning on Mon, Aug 10.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Honolulu with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 6 hours 11 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

  To find best deals on flights from San Diego to Honolulu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 4, with one-way flights priced at just $211.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Honolulu travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Honolulu is August, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Diego to Honolulu on?

  After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Honolulu on June 11, 2026 with Alaska Airlines, with prices starting at $449.

• Which airports can I fly to for Honolulu from San Diego?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Honolulu, with San Diego International Airport to Honolulu International Airport (SAN-HNL) is by far the most common option on this route: Honolulu International Airport (HNL).

• Is there any time difference between San Diego and Honolulu?

  The time difference between Honolulu and San Diego is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Diego to Honolulu?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.