Southwest® flights from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) from $157
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San Diego (SAN)to
Honolulu (Oahu) (HNL)
Depart: 09/28/2026
One-way
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$157
Seen: 9 hrs ago
San Diego (SAN)to
Honolulu (Oahu) (HNL)
Depart: 08/30/2026
One-way
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$157
Seen: 2 hrs ago
San Diego (SAN)to
Honolulu (Oahu) (HNL)
Depart: 09/21/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$166
Seen: 18 hrs ago
San Diego (SAN)to
Honolulu (Oahu) (HNL)
Depart: 08/24/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$166
Seen: 20 hrs ago
San Diego (SAN)to
Honolulu (Oahu) (HNL)
Depart: 09/14/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$166
Seen: 12 hrs ago
San Diego (SAN)to
Honolulu (Oahu) (HNL)
Depart: 09/29/2026
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$178
Seen: 10 hrs ago
Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Hawaii (HNL)
A flight from San Diego, CA to Hawaii is a faster way to cross the Pacific than surfing, and Southwest offers convenient routes to connect Southern California and Honolulu. Located on the island of Oahu, Honolulu is Hawaii’s main travel hub, where visitors come to enjoy the food, the culture, the legendary waves, and easy connections to other Hawaiian islands.
San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) flight duration, distance, and route details
Depending on your travel dates, some nonstop flights from San Diego to Honolulu may be available. Whether you’re flying directly or making a stop along the way, here's what to expect on the SAN to HNL route:
- Average flight time: About 5 to 6 hours flight time
- Miles traveled (approximate): 2,600
- Time zone difference: Pacific to Hawaii-Aleutian (-2 hours in winter, -3 during Daylight Savings Time)
It's a longer domestic haul, so it's worth planning ahead to make the trip extra comfortable. Join Rapid Rewards to earn points on qualifying SAN to HNL flights, and enjoy member benefits like complimentary Wi-Fi in the air.
What to expect on a long-haul flight to Hawaii
You’ll be in the air for five to six hours on a flight from San Diego to Hawaii, which is long enough that a little pre-departure prep is smart. Before you head to the airport, take a look at the Southwest onboard experience to get a sense of the amenities available on your specific aircraft, such as seatback chargers. Load up your device with shows, podcasts, or audiobooks, and pack some filling snacks in case the onboard meal service is limited.
Traveling with surfboards to Hawaii
With both Southern California and Oahu offering some of the world’s best waves, there’s often at least one surfboard on any given flight from San Diego to Honolulu. We invite our guests to bring their boards as checked baggage—just make sure to get familiar with the surfboard policy so there are no surprises, and show up a little bit early to get checked in.
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Flight Details
Departing from:
San Diego International Airport
Arriving at:
Honolulu International Airport
Average flight time:
6 hours 6 minutes
Distance:
2614 miles
Route Information
88† Weekly flights
- 1‡ Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday
- 2‡ Nonstop flights on Saturday
- 2‡ Nonstop flights on Sunday
† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.
Explore Honolulu (Oahu)
Honolulu means sheltered harbor or protected bay in Hawaiian, and when you visit, you’ll see the lush, beautiful flora, sandy beaches, and breathtaking views of this exquisite city. From Hanauma Bay in East Honolulu to Waikiki on the south shore, Diamond Head State Monument, and Punchbowl Crater, there is a variety of amazing natural sites for you to enjoy.
Hanauma Bay offers the opportunity to snorkel, sunbathe, and sail a catamaran, among other great activities. The bay was formed in a volcanic cone, and 19th century Hawaiian royals used the bay for entertainment and fishing. Today it is a unique gem of the island of Oahu as a protected marine life conservation area, with limits on visitors to the park. Sign up early to experience dolphin excursions, luaus on the beach, cage dives, and much more!
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) is 6 hours 6 minutes.
There are 88 weekly flights from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) once per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) 2 times per day on Saturdays and Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Honolulu International Airport book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu)—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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