$129 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL)

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From Alaska to Hawaiian, there are many leading airlines available to book cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu. Still, you need to compare the fare first for all airlines and then spot the right airline for the reservations. Alaska Airlines flight is a major airline for the booking of cheap tickets, and this is a low-budget airline for discounted savings.

Tips to follow for San Diego to Honolulu Cheap Flights

1. This is a short route to fly, but you have to prepare early. That means booking the tickets early to save on San Diego to Honolulu cheap tickets. Otherwise, you can’t save for the last-minute flight booking.

2. Tuesday is the cheapest day to book the tickets, and this day is a less traffic-based day on the different travel booking portals and the airline's reservations website. Hence, choose this day to manage your domestic and international flight booking.

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4. The one-way ticket price starts from $150, and you can also find the round-trip price for the reservation under $300 because it helps you to ensure the best booking for the flight ticket reservations. Thus, no matter whether you are going to book one-way or round-trip tickets, you have to pay attention to all the cheapest deals.

5. The high-season time to buy the airline ticket is June to August, and January is a low-season time to buy the airline tickets. This time has been marked for the best deals because of the less crowd and not even for the flight booking but hotel reservations are cheaper too.

Route Details

Departure: San Diego International Airport (SAN)

Arrival: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Honolulu

Distance: Approximately 2,612 miles (4,203 km)

Average Duration: Approx. 5 hours 35 mins (non-stop)

Airlines with Direct Flights:

Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Average Pricing (Booking 8–10 Weeks Ahead):

One-Way: Approx. $150–$300

Round-Trip: Approx. $300–$600

Optimal Booking Period:

Best prices are typically found when booked 1–3 months in advance.

Flights departing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays usually offer lower fares.

High and Low Seasons:

High Season: June to August

Low Season: January to February

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): Alternative routes

Cheapest vs Fastest Option

Options	Price (one way)	Time	Airlines
1-Stop (SAN → LAX → HNL)	$180−$300	7-8 hours	American, Delta, United

Alternative Airports (Near Honolulu)

Options	Price (one way)	Time	Airlines
1-Stop (SAN → OAK → OGG)	$170–$290	8-9 hours (incl. transfer)	Alaska, Southwest
1-Stop (SAN → SFO → KOA)	$180–$310	9+ hours (incl. transfer)	United, Hawaiian

Transport from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to City:

Taxi/Ride-Sharing: Approx. 15–20 minutes to downtown Honolulu

Bus: Approx. 30–40 minutes to downtown Honolulu

Alternative Airport Options:

Alternative Departure:

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), approx. 120 miles from San Diego

Alternative Arrival:

Kahului Airport (OGG), Maui

Flyingscanner offers budget-friendly flights from San Diego to Honolulu starting as low as $129. Maximize savings by booking 1–3 months in advance, choosing Tuesday flights, and selecting airlines like Alaska or Southwest. Remember to compare alternative airport prices, use Flyingscanner’s fare comparison tools, and avoid high-season travel from June to August.

Know about the alternative airport prices

You must know all alternative airport prices from the route destination and check the cheapest fare for the San Diego to Honolulu flight booking. Sometimes, these airports are pretty much more affordable than the major airports. What about the last-minute flights? You can reach us to know more about the last minute flight booking, but still, if you are looking to grab the offers and want to snatch the discounted deals then visit FlyingScanner or call us on our official numbers.