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$119+ Cheap flights from The Big Island to San Diego (SAN)

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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KOA — SAN
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from The Big Island to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from The Big Island (zzFUI) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Southwest)

Good round-trip deal

$435 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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Cheapest flights from The Big Island to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from The Big Island to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/112:20 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/256:15 amSAN - KOA
1 stop8h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/49:00 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop13h 30mDelta
Thu 2/67:20 amSAN - KOA
1 stop13h 24mDelta
Deal found 1/21$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/114:05 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop12h 45mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/2510:37 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/256:10 amKOA - SAN
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Mon 3/37:25 amSAN - KOA
1 stop11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/219:30 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop9h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/246:22 amSAN - KOA
1 stop11h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$532
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/312:23 pmKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 2/811:37 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 16mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/21$543
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/84:25 pmKOA - SAN
2 stops14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/155:39 pmSAN - KOA
3 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$775

Find flights from The Big Island to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from The Big Island to San Diego 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 January 22, 2025.

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Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 2/11

2:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 38m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

6:15 am-12:53 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$227

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 2/4

9:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop13h 30m

San Diego

Thu 2/6

7:20 am-6:44 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$247

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 2/11

4:05 pm-6:50 am

1 stop12h 45m

San Diego

Tue 2/25

10:37 am-2:59 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$303

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 2/25

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Mon 3/3

7:25 am-5:05 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$304

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Wed 2/19

12:17 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

7:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$428

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Fri 2/21

9:30 pm-8:54 am

1 stop9h 24m

San Diego

Mon 2/24

6:22 am-3:53 pm

1 stop11h 31m

$532

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Sat 3/8

4:25 pm-8:49 am

2 stops14h 24m

San Diego

Sat 3/15

5:39 pm-12:04 pm

3 stops21h 25m

$775

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Mon 2/10

7:55 am-9:45 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$119

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 2/4

9:00 pm-10:24 am

1 stop11h 24m

$124

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Fri 5/9

11:07 am-7:31 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$139

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Best time to book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from The Big Island to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from The Big Island to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from The Big Island to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 FUI to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from The Big Island to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

When flying from The Big Island to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines from The Big Island to San Diego to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,332 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from The Big Island to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from The Big Island?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from The Big Island, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • How popular is this The Big Island to San Diego flight route?

    The The Big Island to San Diego flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from The Big Island to San Diego one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $124 and Hawaiian Airlines from $139 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from The Big Island to San Diego?

    The most popular route from The Big Island to San Diego is Kona Intl - San Diego. You may also consider Hilo Intl - San Diego or Waimea (Kamuela) Waimea Kohala - San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest flights from The Big Island to San Diego?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from The Big Island to San Diego? While on average our users pay $932, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $179. The most popular route (Kona Intl - San Diego), is priced around $227.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from The Big Island to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from The Big Island to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from The Big Island to San Diego 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 The Big Island to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from The Big Island to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from The Big Island to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from The Big Island to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from The Big Island to San Diego. 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$147Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$339Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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