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

SAN Airport Page →
2,611 mi airlines 69/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
1:30 PM
PDT T2
4:54 PM
HST
6h 24m
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
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
12:10 PM
HST T1
8:36 PM
PDT
5h 26m
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
WN1492
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 PM
HST T2
5:55 AM+1
PDT
5h 30m
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 69 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 69 Flights/wk 2,611 mi 6h nonstop -3h behind 36 1-stop hubs

SAN–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Fiji Airways lead the route. The flight covers 2,611 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 28 7M8, B38M 6h-6h15 100%
AS Alaska Airlines 20 7M9 6h24-6h26 100% Oneworld
FJ Fiji Airways 14 7M9 6h26-6h30 100% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 332 6h29 100%
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, FJ
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (35 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AS + FJ (34 flights/wk, 49%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to HNL direction.
Mon
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
10
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
69
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,519
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
SAN → HNL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
HNL → SAN
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → HNL delays →

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric SAN→HNL LGB→HNL ONT→HNL
Distance from SAN 93 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2 3
Weekly flights 69 21 14
Flight time 6h 5h 45m 6h 3m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,611 mi / 4,201 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m to 6h 30m.

SAN–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,611 mi / 4,201 km
Flight time6h to 6h 30m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights69 out / 68 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 6h to 6h 30m. The route covers 2,611 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 69 nonstop flights per week from SAN to HNL. The return direction has about 68 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, TUS, YYC, ANC, PBI, PHL, MIA, HND, DNA, LAX, SFO, OAK, LAS, NRT, OGG, PHX, SJC, KOA, LIH, SMF, DEN, YVR, SEA, SLC, PAE, PDX, IAH, ORD, DFW, MSP, DTW, JFK, IAD, ATL, EWR and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind San Diego.
Yes, return flights from HNL to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LGB, ONT and LAX. 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 SAN to HNL

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to HNL ranges from 6 hours 0 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,611 miles (4,201 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 137 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via FAT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).