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$159+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kailua, HI

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SAN — HNL
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kailua

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Round-trip from

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One-way from

$159
(Alaska Airlines)

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kailua
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Kailua. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:10 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop12h 25mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/104:50 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop11h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$313
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:45 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/238:00 amHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:20 amSAN - HNL
1 stop14h 59mDelta
Mon 5/1210:30 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop12h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/31$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/12:21 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop8h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/99:40 pmHNL - SAN
2 stops12h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/41:39 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop10h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/911:45 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:55 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 05mSouthwest
Thu 5/82:20 pmHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$381
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Tue 4/16:30 amSAN - HNL
1 stop11h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/89:20 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$432

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Kailua that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kailua that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Kailua

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 6/3

12:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Honolulu

Tue 6/10

4:50 pm-7:35 am

1 stop11h 45m

$313

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 5/6

7:20 am-7:19 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Honolulu

Mon 5/12

10:30 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$317

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Honolulu

Mon 5/12

9:40 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops11h 43m

$320

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 6/2

8:35 am-11:45 am

Nonstop6h 10m

Honolulu

Mon 6/9

9:30 pm-11:13 am

1 stop10h 43m

$324

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 6/4

1:39 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Honolulu

Mon 6/9

11:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$346

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 5/1

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

Honolulu

Thu 5/8

2:20 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$381

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:29 am-2:48 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Honolulu

Sun 5/11

9:15 pm-8:35 am

1 stop8h 20m

$417

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 5/28

8:59 pm-11:00 am

1 stop17h 01m

$159

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 4/30

7:45 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$161

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Fri 4/25

9:59 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$164

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Kailua

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Kailua

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Kailua?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Kailua, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Kailua?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kailua (average of $469). Flying from San Diego to Kailua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to K4I?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Kailua. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Diego to Kailua as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Kailua?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Kailua. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Kailua flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Kailua

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Kailua. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to K4I are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Kailua by month

Plan your trip to Kailua by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Kailua when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Kailua by month

Plan your trip to Kailua by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kailua. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Kailua to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,344 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Kailua. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Kailua?

    San Diego (SAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Diego to Kailua. You should not have trouble finding flights to Kailua from San Diego; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Kailua per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the San Diego airport to Kailua. It is only a 2.6 mi journey to San Diego (SAN) from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Diego to Kailua flight route?

    Within the past month, 54 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to Kailua.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Kailua one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $159 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $161 and Hawaiian Airlines from $164 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Diego to Kailua?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Diego to Kailua consider choosing Southwest (85%), Fiji Airways (78%) or Qantas Airways (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Kailua?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,362 for a flight from San Diego to Kailua. The cheapest flight overall is $149 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Honolulu) is currently priced at $277.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Kailua that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Kailua flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Kailua?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Kailua.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Kailua?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Kailua by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Kailua?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kailua (average of $469). Flying from San Diego to Kailua in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to Kailua

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Kailua. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$188Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$221Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$225Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$271Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$317Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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