Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Hilo?

Flights from San Diego to Hilo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Hilo?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Hilo.

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo pass through?

Connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo most commonly pass through: • Honolulu (HNL) - 99% of one-stop connections • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 1% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Hilo?

On the San Diego to Hilo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 55%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $456 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,006: a $550 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Hilo?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Hilo takes 0h 00m, covering 2,494 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Hilo?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Hilo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $396 to $2,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Hilo looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Hilo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Hilo?

Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 19m, compared with 8h 40m via Honolulu (HNL).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Hilo?

Hilo is 3 hours behind San Diego (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO)?

Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Hilo flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Hilo range from $426 to $658, with an average of $527 over the past 12 months. Anything below $426 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Hilo?

Alaska Airlines ($401) and Southwest ($414) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Hilo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Hilo?

Honolulu (HNL) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Hilo route. 99% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HNL.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Hilo?

Flights via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $396. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Hilo which airport offers the shortest layover?

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Hilo layovers at 292 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $426-$658

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Typical prices: $229-$337

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Cheapest • 23% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $396 (round-trip)

Honolulu (HNL)

Shortest trip • 8h 40m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Hilo

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

5:17 pm - 8:54 amSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

17h 37m1 stop Honolulu

6:51 pm - 6:50 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 59m1 stop Honolulu

$396Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27

8:35 am - 3:21 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 46m1 stop Honolulu

8:45 pm - 3:45 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

16h 00m1 stop Honolulu

$401Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

8:15 am - 2:21 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

8h 06m1 stop Honolulu

2:07 pm - 7:10 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

15h 03m1 stop Honolulu

$401Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22

11:01 am - 6:17 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 16m1 stop Kahului

7:36 am - 8:39 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 03m1 stop Honolulu

$401Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27

8:35 am - 4:19 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 44m1 stop Honolulu

7:30 pm - 9:56 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 26m2 stops Honolulu Portland

$411Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

8:15 am - 5:18 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 03m1 stop Honolulu

7:36 am - 9:31 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 55m2 stops Honolulu Sacramento Intl

$411Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

9:55 am - 9:50 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 55m1 stop Honolulu

6:00 am - 3:40 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$414Southwest

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

12:30 pm - 9:50 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 20m2 stops Oakland Honolulu

6:00 am - 3:40 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$424Southwest

Mon, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 6

6:30 am - 1:30 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 00m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6:00 am - 3:40 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$433Southwest

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

1:45 pm - 9:50 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 05m2 stops Oakland Honolulu

6:00 am - 5:50 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 50m2 stops Honolulu Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$434Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Hilo

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

6:55 am - 4:58 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 03m2 stops Portland Honolulu

6:18 pm - 10:06 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

12h 48m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$475Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Sep 29

6:55 am - 4:12 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

12h 17m2 stops Portland Honolulu

5:58 pm - 11:45 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

14h 47m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$475Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

9:35 am - 2:30 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

7h 55m1 stop Honolulu

6:00 am - 4:40 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$485Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

9:35 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 35m1 stop Honolulu

6:00 am - 4:35 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$485Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

9:35 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 35m1 stop Honolulu

3:30 pm - 6:15 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$485Southwest

Thu, Sep 24 - Sat, Sep 26

7:30 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 40m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Honolulu

6:00 am - 4:40 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$495Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28

6:20 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 50m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Honolulu

3:30 pm - 6:15 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$495Southwest

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

9:35 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 35m1 stop Honolulu

8:00 am - 9:35 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 35m2 stops Honolulu Sacramento Intl

$495Southwest

Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 4

6:55 am - 4:12 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

12h 17m2 stops Portland Honolulu

4:51 pm - 11:36 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

15h 45m2 stops Honolulu Portland

$505Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29

6:55 am - 3:13 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 18m2 stops Portland Honolulu

5:58 pm - 11:45 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

14h 47m2 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$505Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to Hilo flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Hilo?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Hilo, it is 14% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 90% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Hilo?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Hilo at $405 round-trip.
•November ($1,009) and June ($760) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 149% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	October
High season	January
Cheapest flight	$197

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% lower on average.

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When to book flights from San Diego to Hilo

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Hilo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Hilo.
How long is a flight from San Diego to Hilo?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Hilo takes 0h 00m, covering 2,494 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Hilo?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Hilo flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Hilo range from $426 to $658, with an average of $527 over the past 12 months. Anything below $426 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Hilo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $396 to $2,294. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Hilo looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Hilo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO)?
Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Hilo?
Flights from San Diego to Hilo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo pass through?
Connecting flights from San Diego to Hilo most commonly pass through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 99% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 1% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Hilo?
On the San Diego to Hilo route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 55%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $456 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,006: a $550 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Hilo?
Flying via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 19m, compared with 8h 40m via Honolulu (HNL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Hilo?
Hilo is 3 hours behind San Diego (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $456 - about $550 less than Sunday (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Hilo trip for January. Fares historically average $405 round-trip in that month - typically $604 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hilo Intl Airport.
- Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
- Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

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