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Flights from San Diego to Hilo
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Hilo. 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
San Diego to Hilo at a glance
Fastest journey7h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Honolulu or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from San Diego to Hilo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
SAN Honolulu (HNL) ITO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
2Search
SAN Las Vegas (LAS) ITO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
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
- -2hHilo vs San Diego
- Currency in Hilo
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → ITO
Flights from San Diego to Hilo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Hilo?
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 San Diego to Hilo?
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 San Diego and Hilo?
The best connecting points are Honolulu (HNL), Las Vegas (LAS) and Kahului (OGG). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Honolulu, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Hilo?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Hilo: Hilo International Airport (ITO).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Hilo?
Hilo is 2 hours behind San Diego.
