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Honolulu Museum of Art
Hawaii’s largest art museum, featuring Asian, European, and Pacific works plus strong exhibitions on island artists and culture.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$270
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$287
Fastest journey on Oct 24
6 h 16 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
6 h 23 m
Flights on Oct 24
2
Distance
4198 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Diego, CA to Honolulu, HI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Diego, CA to Honolulu, HI will cost around $287 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $270.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 2 flights from San Diego, CA to Honolulu, HI, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct flights cover the 4198 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 the longest flights will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Flights from San Diego, CA to Honolulu, HI depart on average 67 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $167 (€140) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:36, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 2608 miles (4198 km) distance in 6h 6m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2608 miles (4198 km) |
Average flight duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $167 (€140) |
Flights per day 67 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 6h 6m |
First flight 5:36 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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The table below shows live departures for San Diego, CA to Honolulu, HI flights for today, Thursday, October 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1212 · AA2027 · AA297 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h07 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA2667 · UA1158 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h36 | 11:51 AM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA2667 · UA1224 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h54 | 4:09 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA2830 · UA1111 · UA7019 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h09 | 1:24 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA1212 · AA2027 · AA143 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h44 | 6:59 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA1212 · AA463 · AA297 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h07 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA1212 · AA463 · AA143 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h44 | 6:59 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA1212 · AA693 | 6:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 10h39 | 1:54 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA518 · AA1349 · AA297 | 6:18 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h04 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA2535 · AA124 · AA297 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h02 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA2535 · AA1275 · AA297 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h02 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA2535 · AA1275 · AA143 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h39 | 6:59 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA2535 · AA1669 · AA297 | 6:20 AM San Diego International Airport | 17h02 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA2829 · UA384 | 7:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 11h16 | 3:16 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA373 · AA124 · AA297 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h07 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA373 · AA1275 · AA143 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 14h44 | 6:59 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA373 · AA1275 · AA297 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h07 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA373 · AA1669 · AA297 | 7:15 AM San Diego International Airport | 16h07 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA1749 · UA7022 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 17h01 | 9:26 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA1164 · UA1170 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 15h38 | 8:03 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA2380 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h30 | 12:55 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA5519 · UA1164 · UA1224 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 11h44 | 4:09 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA2623 · UA7043 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 14h07 | 6:32 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA2623 · UA7022 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 17h01 | 9:26 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5519 · UA2610 · UA1170 | 7:25 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 15h38 | 8:03 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA2274 · UA573 · UA7030 | 7:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h57 | 2:27 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA1055 · AA124 · AA297 | 8:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h22 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA1055 · AA1669 · AA297 | 8:00 AM San Diego International Airport | 15h22 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA1791 · UA300 | 9:45 AM San Diego International Airport | 9h40 | 4:25 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA2226 · AA463 · AA143 | 9:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 12h02 | 6:59 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA2226 · AA463 · AA297 | 9:57 AM San Diego International Airport | 13h25 | 8:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA2309 · UA300 | 11:19 AM San Diego International Airport | 8h06 | 4:25 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA2237 · UA253 | 12:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 28h30 | 1:34 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA5515 · UA384 | 1:04 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 29h12 | 3:16 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA1763 · UA1509 | 1:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 9h05 | 7:29 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA638 | 1:40 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 11h16 | 9:56 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA5599 · UA1684 · UA7023 | 1:40 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 10h42 | 9:22 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA5599 · UA1509 | 1:40 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 8h49 | 7:29 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA1068 · UA219 | 2:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 26h43 | 1:50 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA2175 · UA1170 | 2:24 PM San Diego International Airport | 8h39 | 8:03 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA618 · UA253 | 3:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 25h34 | 1:34 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA682 · UA384 | 4:11 PM San Diego International Airport | 26h05 | 3:16 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA2361 · AA115 | 4:26 PM San Diego International Airport | 23h01 | 12:27 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA1951 · AA3204 · AA31 | 4:29 PM San Diego International Airport | 23h07 | 12:36 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA2025 · UA253 | 4:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 23h48 | 1:34 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA2486 · UA219 | 4:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 23h55 | 1:50 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, October 23 | |||||
![]() | 12:10 AM San Diego, CA | 6h16 | 6:26 AM Honolulu, HI | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
AA2266 · AA1043 · AA31 | 6:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h51 | 12:36 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
AA2266 · AA115 | 6:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h42 | 12:27 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA2266 · AA5 | 6:45 PM San Diego International Airport | 23h02 | 2:47 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA519 · UA384 | 6:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 23h26 | 3:16 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA1862 · AA2972 · AA31 | 7:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 20h21 | 12:36 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
UA2278 · UA219 | 7:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 21h09 | 1:50 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
UA540 · UA219 | 10:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 18h20 | 1:50 PM Honolulu International | 1 transfer | |
AA2065 · AA607 · AA31 | 10:40 PM San Diego International Airport | 16h56 | 12:36 PM Honolulu International | 2 transfers | |
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Hawaii’s largest art museum, featuring Asian, European, and Pacific works plus strong exhibitions on island artists and culture.
Bishop Museum preserves Hawaiian and Pacific history with cultural collections, science exhibits, and a renowned planetarium.
Immersive World War II museum with aircraft, submarine tours, and compelling exhibits at historic Pearl Harbor.
Iconic beach district known for surf, shopping, sunsets, and lively promenades; a classic base for first-time Honolulu visits.
Volcanic tuff crater with one of Oahu’s best viewpoints, reached by a popular hike above Honolulu and Waikiki.
Large urban park with broad lawns, banyan trees, festivals, and shoreline views between downtown and Waikiki.
Cubed raw ahi tuna seasoned with soy sauce, seaweed, and kukui nut. A beloved Hawaiʻi staple reflecting fresh island seafood and local flavors.
Shredded pork, taro leaves, and coconut milk wrapped in ti leaves and slow-cooked. A traditional Hawaiian dish often served at lūʻau feasts.
Purple paste made from cooked and pounded taro root. Central to Native Hawaiian cuisine, it has a mildly earthy taste and smooth texture.
Popular poke shop serving fresh ahi poke by the pound in a simple market-style setting. A go-to stop for classic local flavors.
Upscale oceanfront dining with refined Hawaiʻi Regional Cuisine, strong seafood, and sunset views in an elegant Waikīkī setting.
Casual Hawaiian favorite known for laulau, kalua pig, poi, and other classics in a welcoming local setting near Waikīkī.
Very expensive for U.S. leisure travel; hotels, dining, and car rental cost more than many mainland beach cities, while buses are relatively affordable.
Tip 15-20% at restaurants; 18% or more for great service. Round up or tip 10-15% for taxis. Small tips are appreciated at cafes, but not always expected.
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Most San Diego, CA to Honolulu, HI flights use the San Diego International Airport to Honolulu International airport pair. Use this guide to compare San Diego, CA and Honolulu, HI airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Diego International Airport is 4 km from San Diego city centre. Public transport options include:
San Diego International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Diego International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Diego International Airport: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance..
McClellan-Palomar Airport has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at McClellan-Palomar Airport: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Honolulu International is 3 km from Honolulu city centre. Public transport options include:
Honolulu International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Various restaurants in terminals, including Hawaiian cuisine and fast food.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Honolulu International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Honolulu International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Honolulu International: Elevators, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, such as Airport Honolulu Hotel within walking distance..
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