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Flights from Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego

Nonstop flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN) take about 5h 45m (4,201 km). Alaska Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $128 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in San Diego

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

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Airport transfer

SAN → San Diego, booked before you fly

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Honolulu →2 lounges at Honolulu AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresSAN to San Diego: getting into town →Early arrival or late flightLuggage storage in San Diego →10 drop-off points, from $4.90

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Airlines flying Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego

Carriers on HNL–SAN according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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Frequently asked questions — Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego flights

How long is the flight from Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego?
A nonstop flight from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 5h 45m, covering 4,201 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Honolulu, Oahu from San Diego by air?
The great-circle distance between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and San Diego International Airport is 4,201 km (2,610 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the HNL–SAN route include Alaska Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on HNL–SAN was $128 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 31 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Do I need a visa to travel from Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Diego visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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