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$157+ Cheap flights from Hawaii to California

HNL — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from Hawaii to California

Thu 12/311:43 pm -
Nonstop5h 07m
Sun 12/67:20 am -
Nonstop5h 50m
Deal found 10/29$318
Thu 12/311:41 am -
Nonstop5h 01m
Wed 12/98:25 am -
Nonstop5h 38m
Deal found 10/29$320
Sat 11/2111:46 am -
Nonstop4h 55m
Fri 11/278:35 am -
Nonstop5h 43m
Deal found 10/30$323
Wed 12/2311:25 pm -
Nonstop5h 07m
Mon 1/411:20 am -
Nonstop5h 57m
Deal found 10/30$325
Thu 12/311:00 pm -
Nonstop5h 06m
Wed 12/94:39 pm -
Nonstop5h 38m
Deal found 10/28$325
Thu 12/310:59 pm -
1 stop8h 05m
Sun 12/67:57 pm -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 10/29$331
Thu 12/311:43 pm -
Nonstop5h 07m
Wed 12/97:20 am -
Nonstop5h 50m
Deal found 10/27$334
Fri 12/252:40 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Tue 1/56:00 am -
1 stop9h 06m
Deal found 10/28$335
Fri 11/2012:15 pm -
Nonstop5h 10m
Mon 11/307:20 am -
Nonstop5h 50m
Deal found 10/29$336
Thu 12/31:16 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Wed 12/98:25 am -
Nonstop5h 38m
Deal found 10/27$336
Thu 12/310:35 pm -
1 stop9h 39m
Wed 12/912:00 pm -
1 stop11h 33m
Deal found 10/28$343
Wed 11/258:00 am -
Nonstop5h 08m
Wed 12/24:39 pm -
Nonstop5h 38m
Deal found 10/28$343

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$157
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$240 or less

Good one-way deal

$207 or less
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From Hawaii to California
One-way flight from Hawaii to California
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Hawaii to California.
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KahuluiSan Francisco

OGG Kahului - SFO San Francisco

OGGSFO

Kahului

Tue 12/15

11:00 pm-6:06 am

Nonstop5h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL Honolulu - SFO San Francisco

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 1/28

10:05 pm-8:50 am

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

HonoluluSacramento

HNL Honolulu - SMF Sacramento Intl

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Wed 1/27

2:40 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL Honolulu - SFO San Francisco

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 12/2

10:50 pm-11:17 am

1 stop10h 27m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$172

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL Honolulu - SFO San Francisco

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Fri 1/15

1:45 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$173

HonoluluSacramento

HNL Honolulu - SMF Sacramento Intl

HNLSMF

Honolulu

Wed 1/20

10:50 pm-1:43 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL Honolulu - LAX Los Angeles

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Fri 1/15

1:41 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL Honolulu - LAX Los Angeles

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Wed 12/23

10:50 pm-6:14 am

Nonstop5h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

HonoluluLos Angeles

HNL Honolulu - LAX Los Angeles

HNLLAX

Honolulu

Tue 11/24

10:50 pm-6:19 am

Nonstop5h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

KahuluiSan Francisco

OGG Kahului - SFO San Francisco

OGGSFO

Kahului

Thu 1/7

10:20 pm-9:41 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

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Best time to book a flight from Hawaii to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Hawaii with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Hawaii to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hawaii to California?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hawaii to California (average of $358). Flying from Hawaii to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HI to CA?

When flying from Hawaii to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Hawaii to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Hawaii to California flights typically cost between $383 and $525 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $350 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 4-Dec 8).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Hawaii to California?

The best time to book flights from Hawaii to California is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Hawaii to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Hawaii to California flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hawaii to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Hawaii to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Hawaii to California?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Hawaii to California in about 5h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2335 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hawaii to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Hawaii to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hawaii to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hawaii to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hawaii to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hawaii to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hawaii to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hawaii to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hawaii to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hawaii to California (average of $358). Flying from Hawaii to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $533). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Hawaii to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$145Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$223Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$225Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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