Cheap flights from California to Hawaii from $145

If you don’t want to visit Hawaii in January, then you should wait until February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $372.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Hawaii from California is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $457. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to Hawaii on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $529. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Hawaii flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Hawaii in the afternoon for as low as $477. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $512.

Fly from San Diego to Honolulu for the best California - Hawaii flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Hawaii from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Hawaii for around $429 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Hawaii from California for as low as $392 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Hawaii flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Hawaii

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Hawaii from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Hawaii. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Hawaii on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 168 flights per day flying from California to Hawaii. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00AM, with 43% of flights taking off at noon.

As of September 2026, 1,181 flights take off from California and land in Hawaii each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sun, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.