San DiegotoHonoluluFlight Time
SAN–HNL · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Honolulu (Daniel K. Inouye International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) is about 5h 58m, covering 2,610 miles. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 08:40 to 18:30 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 58m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,610 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to Honolulu
Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from SAN to HNL. Departures leave from Terminals 2 and 1 at SAN.
- First departure
- 08:40
- Last departure
- 18:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
HNL to SAN flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 34 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Diego to Honolulu?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) is about 5h 58m, based on the 2,610-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Honolulu?
San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL) is about 2,610 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Honolulu?
Yes. Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Honolulu?
Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu (HNL).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Honolulu?
The SAN–HNL route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Honolulu
- OGG - KahuluiKahului Airport · 100 mi from HNLFlights to OGG