Cheap flights from Hilo to San Diego from £158

Cheap flights from Hilo to San Diego from £158

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Thu, May 28
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£158
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Wed, May 27
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£174
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Wed, May 27
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£174
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Mon, Jun 1
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£197
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Mon, Jun 1 – Thu, Jun 4
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£390
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Wed, May 27 – Fri, May 29
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£390
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Thu, May 28 – Mon, Jun 1
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£390
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Sun, May 31 – Thu, Jun 4
Hilo ITOSan Diego SAN
£414
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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£430
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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£158

Cheapest round-trip

£390

Average round-trip

£456

Most popular airline

Alaska Airlines

Getting from San Diego airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.

San Diego is served by San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just 5 km northwest of downtown San Diego. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The MTS Bus Route 992 connects the airport to downtown and the Old Town Transit Center, where travelers can transfer to the San Diego Trolley. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

12-20 min

single ride fare

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

requires bus transfer at Old Town

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trolley network

10-20 min

metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-25 min

pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or pre-arranged travel

10-20 min

daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
  • Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Diego

Depart from
Hilo International
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
74
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Check-in for a flight from Hilo to San Diego

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
United AirlinesUALUANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in San Diego

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C10°C
February17°C10°C
March18°C11°C
April19°C12°C
May20°C14°C
June22°C16°C
July24°C18°C
August25°C19°C
September25°C19°C
October23°C16°C
November21°C13°C
December17°C11°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
346
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
15 May
21°C16°C
22 May
21°C18°C
Saturday
16 May
85%
19°C16°C
23 May
21°C18°C
Sunday
17 May
88%
19°C16°C
24 May
20°C17°C
Monday
18 May
88%
20°C16°C
25 May
20°C16°C
Tuesday
19 May
21°C17°C
26 May
20°C16°C
Wednesday
20 May
22°C18°C
27 May
20°C16°C
Thursday
21 May
22°C18°C
28 May
22°C17°C
Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar. The most popular airlines for this route are Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines. Hilo and San Diego have 74 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Hilo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Hilo and Los Angeles, Manila, Vancouver, Sacramento, New York, Entebbe, Managua, Vienna, Greensboro, Las Vegas, Pisa, Venice, Puerto Vallarta, Burbank, Bora Bora, Tunis, Cape Town, Hartford, Prague, Kauai.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, San Francisco, San Jose, Las Vegas, New York, Vancouver, Sacramento, Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle, Phoenix, Tokyo, Dallas, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Washington, D.C., Denver, Honolulu.
What airports are near Hilo?
The main airport in Hilo is Hilo International. It is also served by Kona International, Hilo International, Waimea-Kohala.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
Which airlines fly between Hilo and San Diego?
Currently, you can fly between Hilo and San Diego with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Hilo and San Diego?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Hilo and San Diego, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Hilo and San Diego?
Traveling between Hilo and San Diego, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Hilo?
There are a number of airports in and around Hilo. The main one is Hilo International and other nearby airports include Kona International, Hilo International, Waimea-Kohala
How many airports are there near San Diego?
There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Hilo and San Diego depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Hilo and San Diego arrive?
What time do flights between Hilo and San Diego depart?
What time do flights between Hilo and San Diego arrive?

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