What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Honolulu?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from California to Honolulu

How many flights depart from California to Honolulu on average per day?

As of October 2026, there are 68 flights per day flying from California to Honolulu. The most common time of day flights depart is 9:00AM, with 43% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from California to Honolulu on average per week?

As of October 2026, 477 flights take off from California and land in Honolulu each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 25% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Honolulu?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Honolulu you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Honolulu takes 5h 25m on average. On the other hand, flying from San Jose to Honolulu takes 5h 35m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What airlines fly to Honolulu?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Honolulu from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Honolulu. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Honolulu on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Honolulu Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Honolulu Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Honolulu Airport?

As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Honolulu Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Honolulu Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Honolulu Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Honolulu Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Honolulu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Honolulu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$143 Cheap Flights from California to Honolulu in 2026/27

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2:30 pm - 5:04 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

5h 34mnonstop

6:55 am - 6:02 pmHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

8h 07m1 stop Los Angeles

$300United Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Oct 30

10:15 am - 4:59 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

8h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

11:30 pm - 6:35 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

5h 05mnonstop

$300United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

12:00 pm - 7:08 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

9h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

10:33 pm - 11:07 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

10h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

$305American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 17

1:00 pm - 9:10 pmOAK Oakland-HNL Honolulu

10h 10m2 stops Los Angeles San Jose

3:15 pm - 10:30 pmHNL Honolulu-OAK Oakland

5h 15mnonstop

$306Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

12:00 pm - 7:08 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

9h 08m1 stop Los Angeles

10:33 pm - 11:07 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

10h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

$310American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

10:35 am - 8:48 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

12h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:35 pm - 9:43 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

9h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$310Delta

Sun, Nov 8 - Wed, Nov 11

10:35 am - 7:48 pmSFO San Francisco-HNL Honolulu

12h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:35 pm - 10:56 amHNL Honolulu-SFO San Francisco

10h 21m1 stop Los Angeles

$310Delta

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

1:00 pm - 9:10 pmOAK Oakland-HNL Honolulu

10h 10m2 stops Los Angeles San Jose

9:55 am - 11:15 pmHNL Honolulu-OAK Oakland

11h 20m1 stop Lihue

$311Southwest

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 10:04 amLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

6h 04mnonstop

4:21 pm - 11:56 pmHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 35mnonstop

$317Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 10:47 amSJC San Jose-HNL Honolulu

5h 47mnonstop

1:37 pm - 8:50 pmHNL Honolulu-SJC San Jose

5h 13mnonstop

$325Alaska Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 21

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8:35 am - 11:23 amLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 48mnonstop

8:35 pm - 5:00 amHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 25mnonstop

$317Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Oct 19

9:31 am - 4:25 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

9h 54m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 7:12 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

9h 12m1 stop San Francisco

$404United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

11:16 am - 8:03 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

11h 47m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

10:05 pm - 8:37 amHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

7h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$410United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

1:10 pm - 9:20 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

11h 10m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

1:35 pm - 9:55 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

5h 20mnonstop

$415Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

2:54 pm - 5:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 47mnonstop

3:24 pm - 11:59 pmHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 35mnonstop

$418American Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Thu, Oct 22

2:54 pm - 5:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 47mnonstop

2:06 pm - 10:45 pmHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 39mnonstop

$418American Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 22

1:55 pm - 4:41 pmLAX Los Angeles-HNL Honolulu

5h 46mnonstop

7:55 am - 4:20 pmHNL Honolulu-LAX Los Angeles

5h 25mnonstop

$421Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

7:00 am - 1:55 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

9h 55m1 stop Oakland

1:35 pm - 9:55 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

5h 20mnonstop

$424Southwest

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 10

7:00 am - 7:28 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

15h 28m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:45 pm - 8:58 amHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

10h 13m1 stop Salt Lake City

$445Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

7:00 am - 7:28 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-HNL Honolulu

15h 28m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:00 am - 9:54 pmHNL Honolulu-BUR Hollywood Burbank

11h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Salt Lake City

$450Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

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Delta flights from California to Honolulu

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Nov 2

SFO9:54 amSan Francisco

9h 44m

1 stop

HNL5:38 pmHonolulu

Nov 4

HNL10:35 pmHonolulu

10h 21m

1 stop

SFO10:56 amSan Francisco

$310

Delta

Oct 28

SJC11:30 amSan Jose

11h 18m

1 stop

HNL7:48 pmHonolulu

Nov 2

HNL10:35 pmHonolulu

10h 11m

1 stop

SJC10:46 amSan Jose

$330

Delta

Nov 15

SJC2:57 pmSan Jose

8h 07m

1 stop

HNL9:04 pmHonolulu

Nov 17

HNL10:55 pmHonolulu

9h 45m

1 stop

SJC10:40 amSan Jose

$332

Southwest flights from California to Honolulu

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Southwest

Nov 2

OAK1:00 pmOakland

10h 10m

2 stops

HNL9:10 pmHonolulu

Nov 5

HNL3:15 pmHonolulu

5h 15m

OAK10:30 pmOakland

$306

Southwest

Oct 28

OAK8:30 amOakland

10h 55m

1 stop

HNL4:25 pmHonolulu

Nov 4

HNL8:15 amHonolulu

11h 25m

2 stops

OAK9:40 pmOakland

$311

Southwest

Nov 2

SFO12:05 pmSan Francisco

11h 05m

2 stops

HNL9:10 pmHonolulu

Nov 5

HNL10:05 pmHonolulu

11h 30m

1 stop

SFO11:35 amSan Francisco

$316

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Wed 10/28

2:30 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

Honolulu

Fri 10/30

6:55 am-6:02 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$300

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SFO San Francisco - HNL Honolulu

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Mon 11/9

10:15 am-4:59 pm

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11:30 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$300

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Tue 11/17

12:00 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

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10:33 pm-11:07 am

1 stop10h 34m

$305

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Mon 11/2

1:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

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Nonstop5h 15m

$306

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SFOHNL

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12:00 pm-7:08 pm

1 stop9h 08m

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10:33 pm-11:07 am

1 stop10h 34m

$310

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SFOHNL

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Sun 11/8

10:35 am-8:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

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10:35 pm-9:43 am

1 stop9h 08m

$310

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SFO San Francisco - HNL Honolulu

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Wed 10/28

10:35 am-7:48 pm

1 stop12h 13m

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10:35 pm-10:56 am

1 stop10h 21m

$310

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OAK Oakland - HNL Honolulu

OAKHNL

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Mon 11/2

1:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Honolulu

Thu 11/5

9:55 am-11:15 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$311

Los AngelesHonolulu

LAX Los Angeles - HNL Honolulu

LAXHNL

Los Angeles

Tue 10/27

7:00 am-10:04 am

Nonstop6h 04m

Honolulu

Thu 11/5

4:21 pm-11:56 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$317

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SJC San Jose - HNL Honolulu

SJCHNL

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Mon 1/18

7:00 am-10:47 am

Nonstop5h 47m

Honolulu

Thu 1/21

1:37 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$325

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu from California, with most prices found around $361. If you’re not able to fly to Honolulu in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from California to Honolulu during February average around $369.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Honolulu?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Honolulu. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $457. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Honolulu on Saturday is $529.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Honolulu?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Honolulu is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Honolulu in the afternoon for as low as $477. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Honolulu, so prices are often more expensive at around $512 per ticket.

What is the cheapest California to Honolulu flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Honolulu?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Honolulu from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Honolulu for around $430 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Honolulu from California for as low as $390 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Honolulu flights?

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

Can stopping save me money on California to Honolulu flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Honolulu.

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Best Price Found	$143
Fastest flight time	5h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Honolulu	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Honolulu from California in the past 72 hours is $143. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Honolulu found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $300.

The fastest flight from California to Honolulu takes 5h 25m

Direct flights go from California to Honolulu every day.

There is 1 airport in Honolulu. From California there are direct flights to Honolulu (HNL).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Honolulu

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Honolulu Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Honolulu Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Honolulu Airport?
As of October 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Honolulu Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Honolulu Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Honolulu Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Honolulu Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Honolulu Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Honolulu Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Honolulu?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from California to Honolulu is Boeing 777 (19.02% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 757-300 (12.80%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (11.89%), and Boeing 737 MAX 9 (9.60%).

Best airlines flying from California to Honolulu

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $103	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,807 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $166	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,627 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $209	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,280 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $214	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,044 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $220	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,008 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $221	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,128 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,214 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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