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$162+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kailua, HI

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — HNL
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
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Round-trip from

$327
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$162
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
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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 April 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:20 amSAN - HNL
1 stop10h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/129:15 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 9/31:58 pmSAN - HNL
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/99:40 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop9h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$337
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/286:15 amSAN - HNL
2 stops15h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 6/36:45 amHNL - SAN
2 stops12h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$340
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:45 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/210:30 pmHNL - SAN
Nonstop5h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$368
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Thu 7/35:45 pmSAN - HNL
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/97:52 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop8h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$436
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Mon 10/66:15 amSAN - HNL
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Thu 10/2312:00 pmHNL - SAN
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/23$463

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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 April 24, 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

Fly to

Kailua

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 5/7

6:20 am-2:12 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Honolulu

Mon 5/12

10:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$327

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 5/13

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Honolulu

Tue 5/20

7:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop9h 30m

$344

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 5/12

9:59 pm-9:40 am

1 stop14h 41m

Honolulu

Tue 5/20

4:50 pm-7:35 am

1 stop11h 45m

$351

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 5/6

4:00 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Honolulu

Tue 5/13

9:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$382

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Mon 5/12

2:10 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Honolulu

Wed 5/21

10:10 pm-9:21 am

1 stop8h 11m

$417

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 7/3

5:45 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

Honolulu

Wed 7/9

7:52 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 41m

$436

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Thu 5/1

5:55 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

Honolulu

Sat 5/3

2:20 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$511

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 5/28

6:15 am-9:35 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$162

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Tue 5/13

1:25 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$163

San DiegoHonolulu

SAN - HNL

SANHNL

San Diego

Wed 4/30

10:12 am-5:32 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$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 April 18, 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 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
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
9,918 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,286 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,920 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
2,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
8,685 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,918 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

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, 56 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 $162 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $163 and American 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 (88%), Fiji Airways (82%) or Qantas Airways (82%) 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 $1,074 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 $307.

  • 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$221Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$222Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$243Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$275Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$320Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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