San Diego to Honolulu, Oahu (SAN–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–HNL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,611 miles in approximately 6h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 6h-6h05 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FJ, KE, QF | 20 | 332, 7M9, A21N | 6h10-6h17 | Oneworld | FJ, KE, QF | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→HNL | SNA→HNL | PSP→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 76 mi | 85 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | – | – |
| Flight time | 6h 6m | 5h 8m | 5h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 51% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
SAN–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to HNL
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian 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 is about 6 hours 6 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,611 miles (4,201 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 145 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Ellison Onizuka Kona and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Palm Springs (PSP) and Long Beach (LGB).