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Flights from Hilo to San Diego

There are no direct flights from Hilo to San Diego. The easiest way is one stop via Honolulu or Las Vegas, about 8h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 51m
ITOSANHNL

Hilo to San Diego at a glance

Fastest journey7h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Hilo to San Diego

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ITO Honolulu (HNL) SAN
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 11m
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ITO Las Vegas (LAS) SAN
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 22m
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3
ITO Kahului (OGG) SAN
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Same alliance ~7h 51m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,020 km2,496 miles
Journey time
7h 51mestimate
Time difference
+2hSan Diego vs Hilo
Currency in San Diego
USD
Airports
ITO → SAN, CLD

Flights from Hilo to San Diego: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hilo to San Diego?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Honolulu, Las Vegas and Kahului. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Hilo to San Diego?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,020 km.
Where do you change planes between Hilo and San Diego?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL), Las Vegas (LAS) and Kahului (OGG). Hawaiian Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hilo and San Diego?
Hilo: Hilo International Airport (ITO). San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD).
What is the time difference between Hilo and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours ahead of Hilo.

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