Southwest Airlines has announced it will expand service to Hawaii from San Diego International Airport (SAN) by adding nonstop service to three Hawaiian cities and expanding their Honolulu service from one flight daily to two flights daily beginning June 6, 2021.
New nonstop service from San Diego International Airport to:
| City/Airport | Service Begins | Flights |
|---|---|---|
| Kahului, Maui via Kahului Airport (OGG) | June 6, 2021 | Nonstop once daily |
| June 27, 2021 | Nonstop twice daily | |
| Kona, Island of Hawaii via Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole Airport (KOA) | June 27, 2021 | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, & Sundays |
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Nonstop once daily | |
| Lihue, Kauai via Lihue Airport (LIH) | June 27, 2021 | Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays |
| Sept. 7, 2021 | Nonstop once daily |
“With Southwest Airlines’ added flights, San Diego International Airport now has more service to Hawaii than we’ve ever had in the past,” said Kimberly Becker, President and CEO of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. “We expect these flights to be very popular as people continue to visit destinations that can offer an abundance of outdoor recreation. We appreciate Southwest Airlines’ continued commitment to our community.”
About the Hawaiian destinations:
- Honolulu: The capital of Hawaii offering fine dining, shopping, historic landmarks, hiking, and the world-famous Waikiki Beach.
- Maui: Voted “Best Island in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler, known for quaint towns, farms, and breathtaking sunrises and sunsets.
- Big Island (Island of Hawaii): The largest Hawaiian island with diverse climate zones due to Maunakea and Maunaloa volcanoes.
- Kauai: Known as the “Garden Island,” home to tropical rainforests, rivers, and waterfalls.
Passengers traveling to Hawaii are encouraged to review the state’s Safe Travels Hawaii program, which includes a pre-travel testing program, the Mandatory State of Hawaii Travel and Health Form, and temperature screening upon arrival. Passengers are also encouraged to review Southwest’s COVID-19 travel recommendations and procedures.
To view the latest schedules, fares, and flight times, please visit southwest.com.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest single-runway commercial service airport in the U.S. and the third busiest airport in California. In 2019, SAN welcomed 25 million passengers and offered nonstop flights worldwide. The airport is an economic driver for the region, contributing nearly $12 billion in economic activity and supporting nearly 116,600 jobs. The Airport Development Program (ADP) plans to replace Terminal 1 with a larger, modern facility and other improvements to enhance the airport experience. The airport is managed by the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority. For more information, please visit san.org.
