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Enjoy movies, sips, and snacks during your flight.
Take advantage of inflight entertainment with free movies4, free live TV5, free texting6, and $8 inflight Internet7.
We also offer free sodas, coffee, and snacks8—learn more about the inflight food and beverage experience.
Take advantage of free same-day standby9.
Have a change of travel plans? We offer free same-day standby for all fare types. This means that you can retain your current flight while listing for standby on an earlier flight. If a seat becomes available, it’s yours at no charge!
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| Departing from | San Diego International Airport (SAN) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) |
| Average flight time | 6 hours 2 minutes |
| Distance | 2614 miles |
| 130* | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 1† | Nonstop flight per day Monday through Friday |
| 2 † | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 2 † | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from San Diego:
*Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 6/1/2025 and 6/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
†Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 6/1/2025 and 6/30/2025.
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!
In the 1800s, Hawaiian royalty also enjoyed longboarding in the Waikiki area. When you visit today, you too can hop on a surfboard in the calm waters. Take a lesson with a local or rent a boogie board for fun in the water. Waikiki is a bustling neighborhood featuring resorts, beaches, and plenty of surfing. Traveling with kids? Waikiki is also home to the Honolulu Zoo and Waikiki Aquarium, great for visitors of all ages. The Waikiki Historical Trail offers a glimpse into the past with surfboard markers along the way.
For the adventurous and curious, Diamond Head State Monument and Punchbowl Crater are two exceptional landmarks. Expert hikers will want to hike up the steep 0.8-mile Diamond Head Summit Trail to witness a picturesque view of Honolulu’s shoreline at the top. Punchbowl Crater is an extinct volcanic tuff cone formed 75,000 to 100,000 years ago. Today it is the location of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific honoring American veterans.
From water sports to hiking, dining, and more, there is something for everyone to do in Honolulu.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from San Diego to Honolulu (Oahu) is 6 hours 2 minutes.
There are 130 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 Daniel K. Inouye 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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1EarlyBird Check-In® pricing starts at $15 one-way, and is subject to availability. Pricing may vary based on the popularity and length of each (one-way) flight. Please see optional travel charges for more details.
2Upgraded boarding prices and benefits are per eligible segment. Flights must be within 24 hours of departure to be eligible for upgraded boarding.
4Where available. Available only on WiFi-enabled aircraft. Limited-time offer.
5Due to licensing restrictions, on WiFi-enabled international flights, free live TV and iHeartRadio may not be available for the full duration of flight.
6Texting only allows access to iMessage and WhatsApp (which must be downloaded and activated before connecting to SouthwestWiFi).
7Internet access for $8 per device from takeoff to landing. Price is subject to change. May not be available for the full duration of flight. In order to provide a top-notch Internet experience, we prohibit access to certain high-bandwidth applications and websites. We also prohibit access to certain obscene or offensive content.
8Flights traveling 175 miles or less will have only water available. Complimentary snacks are served on flights over 175 miles. If you’re flying between Hawaii and the continental U.S., you’ll have even more snacks to choose from.
9Free same-day standby: You can list for same-day standby for an earlier flight via a Southwest Customer Service Agent at the airport or the Southwest app or mobile web. You must request to be added to the same-day standby list at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your original flight or the no-show policy will apply. If using the app or mobile web, you must list your name 30 minutes ahead of scheduled departure. You will receive a message based on the contact preference selected during booking if you are cleared on the flight. Group bookings and Unaccompanied Minors are not eligible for same-day standby. You will be required to pay any government taxes and fees associated with these itinerary changes but refunds will be provided. Your original boarding position is not guaranteed on your standby flight. Southwest Business Customers booked through travel agencies may need to see a Southwest agent at the airport for a standby listing. See Southwest.com/standby for more details.