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$116+ Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — LAX
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:23 pm
HNL
-
OAK
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/228:31 am
OAK
-
HNL
1 stop16h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$233
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/411:10 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/207:47 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/39:55 am
HNL
-
OAK
1 stop10h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/228:31 am
OAK
-
HNL
1 stop16h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/145:40 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop15h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/187:51 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:29 am
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop7h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/96:35 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$241
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:23 pm
HNL
-
OAK
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/47:00 am
OAK
-
HNL
1 stop9h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$241
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:02 pm
HNL
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/207:10 am
SJC
-
HNL
1 stop12h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$242
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/51:23 pm
HNL
-
OAK
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/209:10 am
OAK
-
HNL
1 stop7h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:23 pm
HNL
-
OAK
Nonstop5h 14m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 4/238:31 am
OAK
-
HNL
1 stop16h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$243
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:30 pm
HNL
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/46:33 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop5h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/26$244
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/53:02 pm
HNL
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2212:44 pm
SJC
-
HNL
1 stop10h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$246
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:35 pm
HNL
-
SFO
1 stop8h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 3/56:55 pm
SFO
-
HNL
Nonstop6h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$246

Find flight deals from Honolulu to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Honolulu to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$277 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Honolulu

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Wed 3/4

11:10 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop5h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$242

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 3/5

3:02 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

San Jose

Mon 3/9

9:25 am-4:04 pm

1 stop9h 39m

$242

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Mon 3/9

12:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

8:23 am-11:05 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$242

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 3/5

3:02 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

San Jose

Tue 4/21

7:10 am-4:27 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$242

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 2/26

8:16 am-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

6:33 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$242

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 3/5

11:04 am-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Jose

Mon 4/20

7:10 am-4:27 pm

1 stop12h 17m

$247

HonoluluSan Francisco

HNL - SFO

HNLSFO

Honolulu

Thu 3/5

11:04 am-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$247

HonoluluOakland

HNL - OAK

HNLOAK

Honolulu

Thu 3/5

8:35 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 32m

Oakland

Mon 4/20

9:10 am-2:02 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$247

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Thu 3/5

6:10 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 15m

San Jose

Wed 4/22

2:51 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$252

HonoluluSan Jose

HNL - SJC

HNLSJC

Honolulu

Tue 3/10

10:35 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop10h 33m

San Jose

Mon 3/30

6:15 am-3:05 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$256

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Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to California

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to California (average of $134). Flying from Honolulu to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 HNL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Honolulu to California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to California. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu 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.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

The most flights from HNL to USCA are scheduled on a Friday (63 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,830 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to California?

    For a flight from Honolulu to California, you will be flying from Honolulu. Honolulu (HNL) is just 4.4 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Honolulu to California flight route?

    This flight path from Honolulu to California was viewed by 136 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Honolulu to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Honolulu to California in 5h 12m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Honolulu to California is about 2413 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $128. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $129 while deals on Delta start at $137 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Honolulu to California?

    While some choose either Honolulu - Los Angeles or Honolulu - San Francisco, Honolulu - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl is the most popular route from Honolulu to California.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to California?

    Before booking your flight to California from Honolulu, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Turkish Airlines (97%), Southwest (97%), Finnair( 96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to California?

    The cheapest flight price from Honolulu to California is $138. On average you can expect to pay $1,181. The most popular route, (Honolulu - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), can usually be booked for $298.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to California (average of $134). Flying from Honolulu to California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $242). 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 6 airlines flying from Honolulu to California

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$157Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$234Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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