Cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu

SAN — HNL
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£351

Good round-trip deal

£221 or less

Good one-way deal

£170 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Honolulu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Honolulu.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Diego to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

Booking 56 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu (average of £1,338). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Honolulu at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Honolulu. Reviews last updated 27 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Honolulu. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Lynn,Aug 2025

OGG - HNL

It was a good flight wish they would offer more than baby drinks

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.8

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Lynn,Aug 2025

OGG - HNL

It was a good flight wish they would offer more than baby drinks

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Diego to Honolulu flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Honolulu round-trip?

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Honolulu, with prices starting at £221. This flight start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Honolulu?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Honolulu are Southwest (82%), Alaska Airlines (46%) and Hawaiian Airlines (46%).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Honolulu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Honolulu (average of £1,338). Flying from San Diego to Honolulu in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,748). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Honolulu

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego to Honolulu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest£221Average£302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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