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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from San Diego to Hilo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $920, a difference of $452. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Hilo?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Hilo takes 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 $404 to $2,637. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $216, which is 27% 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 27m via Honolulu (HNL).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Hilo?

Hilo is 2 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 averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Thrifty • 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 $453 to $665, with an average of $529 over the past 12 months. Anything below $453 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Hilo. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 73% higher.

What’s 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 ($1,050) and June ($845) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 159% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Southwest ($433) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Diego to Hilo in the last 5 days.

What’s 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?

Honolulu (HNL) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Hilo layovers at 4h 51m over the past 3 months.

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$404

Typical prices: $453-$665

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$205

Typical prices: $243-$337

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January

Cheapest • 23% price drop

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Cheapest • Avg $396 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 8h 27m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Hilo

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 8

10:58 am - 8:11 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 13m1 stop Honolulu

6:54 pm - 7:10 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 16m1 stop Honolulu

$404Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 13

8:10 am - 5:24 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

11h 14m1 stop Honolulu

9:29 am - 8:14 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$408Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 17

9:30 am - 6:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 50m1 stop Kahului

9:29 am - 8:14 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$408Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

9:30 am - 6:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 50m1 stop Kahului

6:00 am - 4:20 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 20m1 stop Honolulu

$408Alaska Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 25

9:30 am - 6:20 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

10h 50m1 stop Kahului

6:54 pm - 6:48 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 54m1 stop Honolulu

$408Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

10:58 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 57m1 stop Honolulu

11:02 am - 8:14 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 12m1 stop Honolulu

$408Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 27

10:58 am - 5:52 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

8h 54m1 stop Honolulu

7:30 pm - 6:50 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 20m1 stop Honolulu

$408Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 26

10:58 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 57m1 stop Honolulu

9:29 am - 8:14 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$408Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

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

13h 55m1 stop Honolulu

6:00 am - 3:45 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$433Southwest

Wed, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 25

8:20 am - 8:50 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 30m1 stop Honolulu

10:45 am - 9:15 pmITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 30m1 stop Honolulu

$444Southwest

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Hilo

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

11:05 am - 6:19 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 14m1 stop Kahului

6:21 pm - 6:56 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$459Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Dec 3

11:05 am - 6:19 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 14m1 stop Kahului

8:45 pm - 10:00 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 15m2 stops Honolulu San Francisco

$469Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 3

8:05 am - 2:22 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

8h 17m1 stop Honolulu

6:51 pm - 6:56 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 05m1 stop Honolulu

$489Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Dec 3

8:05 am - 3:22 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 17m1 stop Honolulu

6:21 pm - 6:56 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$489Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Thu, Dec 3

8:05 am - 2:22 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

8h 17m1 stop Honolulu

8:45 pm - 10:00 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 15m2 stops Honolulu San Francisco

$499Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Dec 3

6:15 am - 8:12 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 57m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu

6:21 pm - 6:56 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$499Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 1

11:05 am - 6:19 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 14m1 stop Kahului

8:45 pm - 11:50 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

13h 05m2 stops Honolulu Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$500Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Dec 3

6:15 am - 6:56 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 41m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu

8:45 pm - 10:00 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 15m2 stops Honolulu San Francisco

$509Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 2

11:05 am - 6:19 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 14m1 stop Kahului

7:30 pm - 6:56 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

9h 26m1 stop Honolulu

$515Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Dec 1

8:05 am - 3:22 pmSAN San Diego-ITO Hilo Intl

9h 17m1 stop Honolulu

8:45 pm - 11:50 amITO Hilo Intl-SAN San Diego

13h 05m2 stops Honolulu Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$530Multiple Airlines

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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?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Hilo. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 73% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Hilo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Hilo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •January is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Hilo at $405 round-trip.
•November ($1,050) and June ($845) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 159% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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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 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 $453 to $665, with an average of $529 over the past 12 months. Anything below $453 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 $404 to $2,637. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x 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 $216, which is 27% 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 averaging $76 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• 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
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Hilo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from San Diego to Hilo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $920, a difference of $452.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
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 27m via Honolulu (HNL).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Hilo?
Hilo is 2 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 are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $468, about $452 less than Sunday fares (49% 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 $645 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
• SCP Hilo Hotel
• Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

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