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

HNL Airport Page →
2,611 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS484
AS Alaska
1:49 AM
HST
10:29 AM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA7763
HA Hawaiian
7M9
7:50 AM
HST T2
4:30 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS93
AS Alaska
7M9
7:50 AM
HST T2
4:30 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS763
AS Alaska
B39M
8:00 AM
HST T2
4:29 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5864
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
7M8
8:10 AM
HST T2
4:40 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2956
WN Southwest
B38M
8:10 AM
HST T2
4:30 PM
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA816
HA Hawaiian
332
12:14 PM
HST T1
8:51 PM
PDT
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1492
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 PM
HST T2
5:55 AM+1
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3090
WN Southwest
B38M
9:25 PM
HST T2
5:50 AM+1
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS598
AS Alaska
7M9
10:40 PM
HST T2
7:20 AM+1
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1646
WN Southwest
B38M
8:30 AM
PDT T1
11:45 AM
HST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA815
HA Hawaiian
332
8:36 AM
PDT T2
12:05 PM
HST
6h 29m
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
AS597
AS Alaska
7M9
1:35 PM
PDT T2
4:35 PM
HST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5821
FJ Fiji
7M9
3:29 PM
PDT T2
6:59 PM
HST
6h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS794
AS Alaska
7M9
5:44 PM
PDT T2
9:10 PM
HST
6h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FJ5865
FJ Fiji
7M9
5:44 PM
PDT T2
9:10 PM
HST
6h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4358
WN Southwest
B38M
5:45 PM
PDT T1
9:00 PM
HST
6h 15m
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
AS94
AS Alaska
7M9
6:15 PM
PDT T2
9:40 PM
HST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to San Diego
4 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 2,611 mi 5h 20m nonstop +3h ahead 33 1-stop hubs

HNL–SAN is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,611 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 33 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 28 7M8, B38M 5h20-5h30 85%
AS Alaska Airlines 19 7M9, B39M 5h29-5h40 85% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 14 332, 7M9 5h37-5h40 85%
FJ Fiji Airways 7 7M9 5h29 85% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, FJ, HA
B38MWN
B39MAS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (42 flights/wk, 62%)
Oneworld: AS + FJ (26 flights/wk, 38%)
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
11
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
11
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
69
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,476
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → SAN
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Arriving
84%
Return
SAN → HNL
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → SAN delays →

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 4 3 2
Weekly flights 68 31 8
Flight time 5h 20m 5h 15m 5h 13m
Departure OTP 85%
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 20m 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 20m to 5h 40m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights68 out / 69 return
1-stop connections33 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 20m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,611 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from HNL to SAN. The return direction has about 69 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, APC, GEG, SUN, LIH, OGG, TEB, PAE, PHX, DEN, YVR, PDX, LAX, MSP, IAH, SFO, SLC, NRT, LAS, DFW, SEA, KOA, SJC, OAK, SMF, ORD, IAD, ATL, JFK, DTW, EWR, YYC and YYZ. 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 Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 68 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 20 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,611 miles (4,201 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 69 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

33 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).