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There are 2 ways to get from San Diego to Hilo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SAN - ITO
    8h 8m
    $204–744

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SAN - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Mo'oheau Bus Terminalbus bus
    9h 35m
    $156–614

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,500 mi
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Hilo, HI, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) every 4 hours.

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