Cheap Flights from San Diego to Honolulu
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Honolulu
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Honolulu? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Honolulu vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Honolulu for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
SAN - HNL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-19
SAN - HNL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
SAN - HNL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-25
SAN - HNL
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
SAN - HNL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SAN - HNL
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Honolulu flight facts
Distance
2,610 mi
4,201 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Honolulu is 2 hours behind San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Honolulu
HNL · Daniel K Inouye Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Honolulu · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Long Beach - Honolulu · Long Beach is 93 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Honolulu · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Maui · Maui is 100 mi from Honolulu
Flights San Diego - Lihue · Lihue is 102 mi from Honolulu
Flights Los Angeles - Honolulu · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Honolulu
Premium cabin
2026-11-30
SAN - HNL
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - HNL
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - HNL
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
SAN - HNL
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - HNL
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
SAN - HNL
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Honolulu, HI (USA)
Ka La'i Waikiki Beach, LXR Hotels & Resorts
From 100,000 Pts or $433
Honolulu, HI (USA)
The Laylow, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $241
Honolulu, HI (USA)
Sheraton Waikiki
From Pts or $338
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Honolulu depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Honolulu.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Honolulu.
San Diego and Honolulu are about 2,610 miles (4,201 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,610-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Honolulu is 2 hours behind San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Honolulu: Daniel K Inouye Intl (HNL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Honolulu, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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