Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego (HNL–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,611 mi airlines 51/wk
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Flight Schedule 18 flights Verified 13m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS904
AS Alaska
A21N
7:23 AM
HST T1
3:55 PM
PDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA904+1
HA Hawaiian
A21N
7:54 AM
HST
3:59 PM
PDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5864+1
FJ Fiji
7M9
8:00 AM
HST T2
4:29 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2280
WN Southwest
B38M
8:10 AM
HST T2
4:40 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5820cs
FJ Fiji
332
12:40 PM
HST T2
9:12 PM
PDT
5h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS816+1
AS Alaska
332
12:52 PM
HST T1
9:20 PM
PDT
5h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1492
WN Southwest
B38M
9:25 PM
HST T2
5:55 AM+1
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1345
AS Alaska
7M9
10:00 PM
HST T2
6:40 AM+1
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4074
WN Southwest
7M8
8:40 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
HST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1739
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
PDT T1
12:00 PM
HST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5821cs
FJ Fiji
332
9:12 AM
PDT T2
12:29 PM
HST
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS815+1
AS Alaska
332
9:12 AM
PDT T2
12:29 PM
HST
6h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE6252+1
KE Korean
739
1:30 PM
PDT T2
4:54 PM
HST
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5865cs
FJ Fiji
73J
2:18 PM
PDT T2
5:32 PM
HST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS94+1
AS Alaska
7M9
2:18 PM
PDT T2
5:32 PM
HST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1339
AS Alaska
7M9
3:46 PM
PDT T2
6:54 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS846
AS Alaska
A21N
5:10 PM
PDT T2
8:26 PM
HST
6h 16m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN532
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 PM
PDT T1
9:00 PM
HST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego
1 carrier, 51 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 2,611 mi 5h 5m nonstop +3h ahead 52 1-stop hubs

HNL–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,611 miles in approximately 5h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 B38M 5h30 88%
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – AS, FJ
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, FJ
A21N Airbus A321neo – AS, HA
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to SAN direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
7
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
65
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,450
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach San Diego from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric HNL→SAN OGG→SAN LIH→SAN
Distance from HNL 101 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3 2
Weekly flights 51 28 10
Flight time 5h 5m 5h 15m 5h 44m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,611 mi / 4,201 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 5m to 5h 40m.

HNL–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,611 mi / 4,201 km
Flight time5h 5m to 5h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights51 out / 65 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 5m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,611 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from HNL to SAN. The return direction has about 65 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, LGB, BUR, SCF, APC, TUS, GYR, STS, GEG, SAF, SUN, BFI, ELP, YLW, APA, PAE, AUS, YYC, SRQ, YYZ, OGG, BED, HPN, MIA, TEB, PHX, EWR, ANC, YVR, LAX, IAH, SLC, DEN, PDX, LAS, LIH, SFO, DFW, NRT, OAK, KIX, SEA, KOA, SJC, SMF, DTW, ORD, ATL, MSP, JFK, IAD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from SAN to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG, LIH and KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HNL to SAN

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HNL to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to SAN ranges from 5 hours 5 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,611 miles (4,201 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).