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$108+ Cheap flights from California to Hawaii

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LAX — HNL
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Hawaii. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/134:36 pm
LAX
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HNL
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:29 am
HNL
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LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/278:40 am
BUR
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HNL
Nonstop5h 40m
Southwest
Sat 10/31:30 pm
HNL
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BUR
Nonstop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/11$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/88:56 pm
LAX
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HNL
Nonstop6h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/164:20 pm
HNL
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LAX
1 stop10h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Mon 5/42:43 pm
LAX
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HNL
1 stop10h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/710:29 am
HNL
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LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15$227
This HOPEGOO deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 HOPEGOO is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/204:36 pm
LAX
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HNL
1 stop8h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:17 am
HNL
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LAX
1 stop12h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/219:26 am
LAX
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HNL
1 stop7h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2910:29 am
HNL
-
LAX
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$230
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 4/207:00 am
LAX
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HNL
Nonstop5h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/201:10 pm
HNL
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LAX
Nonstop5h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/157:00 am
LAX
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HNL
Nonstop5h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/287:40 pm
HNL
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LAX
1 stop24h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/289:20 am
LAX
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HNL
1 stop11h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/35:25 pm
HNL
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LAX
1 stop26h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 4/208:30 am
LAX
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HNL
1 stop8h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/289:30 pm
HNL
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LAX
1 stop22h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mon 4/135:55 pm
LAX
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HNL
Nonstop5h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/179:40 am
HNL
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LAX
1 stop10h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$235
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/267:00 am
LAX
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HNL
Nonstop5h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 4/298:34 pm
HNL
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LAX
Nonstop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/15$236

Find flight deals from California to Hawaii

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Hawaii flight deals. Data was last updated March 15, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$108
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$250 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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From California to Hawaii
One-way flight from California to Hawaii
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Hawaii.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Hawaii.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Hawaii 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 March 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Hawaii that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesKahului

LAX - OGG

LAXOGG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/12

8:30 am-11:17 am

Nonstop5h 47m

Kahului

Wed 5/13

9:12 pm-8:11 am

1 stop7h 59m

$252

Los AngelesKahului

LAX - OGG

LAXOGG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

9:00 am-11:53 am

Nonstop5h 53m

Kahului

Mon 4/20

10:03 pm-6:28 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$257

Los AngelesKahului

LAX - OGG

LAXOGG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

8:30 am-11:17 am

Nonstop5h 47m

Kahului

Wed 5/6

2:55 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$257

Los AngelesHonolulu

LAX - HNL

LAXHNL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:30 am-4:27 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Honolulu

Wed 4/22

7:30 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$262

Los AngelesLihue

LAX - LIH

LAXLIH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

8:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Lihue

Thu 4/16

9:27 am-5:34 am

1 stop17h 07m

$267

Los AngelesHonolulu

LAX - HNL

LAXHNL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

6:20 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Honolulu

Sun 5/3

8:55 pm-10:15 am

1 stop10h 20m

$277

Los AngelesKahului

LAX - OGG

LAXOGG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Kahului

Wed 5/6

2:45 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop29h 19m

$281

Los AngelesLihue

LAX - LIH

LAXLIH

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

5:35 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Lihue

Thu 4/30

12:11 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

$292

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Mon 4/20

1:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Honolulu

Mon 4/27

1:25 pm-5:30 am

1 stop13h 05m

$297

San FranciscoHonolulu

SFO - HNL

SFOHNL

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

7:59 pm-10:28 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

Honolulu

Wed 5/6

11:55 am-8:12 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$302

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Best time to book a flight from California to Hawaii

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hawaii (average of $78). Flying from California to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 CA to HI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Hawaii. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 15, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Hawaii in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Hawaii. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Hawaii

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Hawaii. 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 March 15, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to USHI are scheduled on a Friday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (46 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hawaii

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hawaii. 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 Hawaii. Reviews last updated March 15, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from California to Hawaii by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

California to Hawaii Travel Guide

Although both are known for their beautiful beaches and amazing weather, Hawaii and California have very different characters. Hawaii's dramatic volcanic terrain creates ever-changing coastlines and spectacular sights, and the lush rainforests and abundant flora and fauna can make it seem like you're exploring another world. With seven public islands available to explore and a thriving tourism industry that caters to visitors, there's always something to do in Hawaii.

If you're expecting California's smooth, sandy beaches, you might be in for a surprise when you head to Hawaii. Although there are plenty of sandy beaches, there are a lot of of lava outcroppings and rocky beaches as well. You may need to bring along some water shoes if you plan on exploring some of the rockier areas. The weather is also different. In particular, be prepared for a lot more humidity. While Hawaiians tend to share Californians' laid-back, friendly attitude, there is a strong Polynesian influence on Hawaiian culture. This is particularly obvious in the food and customs.

Whether you just want to explore some new beaches and take advantage of Hawaii's year-round warmth or you're planning an adventurous excursion into the rugged mountains and dense jungles, it's hard to go wrong with a Hawaiian vacation. Use our simple and efficient smart search tool to find the best flights from California to Hawaii.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Hawaii. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from California to Hawaii?

    Most flights from any California airport to any of the Hawaiian islands take around five hours. If you're departing from Los Angeles, you may be able to find a slightly shorter flight that takes a little over four and a half hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from California to Hawaii?

    Almost all major airlines have flights from California to Hawaii, including United and American. However, the most popular choices from California tend to be Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

  • How frequent are flights between California and Hawaii?

    There are plenty of flights between California and Hawaii, especially if you're flexible about which airports you fly in and out of. You can take your pick from dozens of options each day.

  • Which airports serve California to Hawaii?

    The most popular airports in California are Los Angeles International Airport, San Diego International Airport, John Wayne Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Sacramento International Airport. Hawaii has at least one airport on each island, including the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Lihue Airport, Hana Airport, Kahului Airport, Kalaupapa Airport, Lanai Airport and Kona International Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between California and Hawaii is cheapest?

    The cheapest direct route tends to be from Sacramento or San Francisco to Kahului Airport on Maui, although sometimes there are good deals to Honolulu International Airport as well.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Hawaii?

    There are various airlines operating daily non-stop flights from California to Hawaii. For instance, Hawaiian Airlines is most likely the airline with the most direct routes between the two states. There are flights from San Diego International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. United Airlines offers direct routes from San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, to Kona International Airport, Kahului Airport and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Southwest Airlines has seasonal non-stop flights to Hawaii from California from airports like Sacramento International Airport, Oakland International Airport, San Jose International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and San Diego International Airport. Other airlines with direct routes are Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Hawaii?

    Most of the flights between California and Hawaii are non-stop. However, depending on the airport you’re flying out of in California and your destination in Hawaii, there may be more options with a layover in between. If this is the case, the route may more likely have a stop in either Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Los Angeles International Airport or San Francisco International Airport. Flights with a layover can extend your trip to Hawaii around two or three hours, depending on where and how long your layover is.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Hawaii?

    You do not necessarily need a passport to fly as a U.S. citizen between California and Hawaii. The only requirement is that you travel with a government-issued form of identification. However, a passport is an example of a valid form of ID for flying domestically within the United States. As for the visas, U.S. citizens to not need to obtain a visa when traveling between states, like California and Hawaii.

  • How popular is this California to Hawaii flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Hawaii?

    A quick flight from California to Hawaii can take about 5h 45m. Alaska Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. The distance between California and Hawaii is about 2551 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $98. Alaska Airlines flights start at $99 while deals on United Airlines start at $108 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hawaii (average of $78). Flying from California to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $217). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from California to Hawaii?

    If you’re flying to Hawaii from California and want to make your flight as eco-friendly as possible, you should consider choosing an airline that is taking steps towards achieving sustainable travel. Out of all the airlines servicing this route, Hawaiian Airlines is one of the top choices. Having started as early as 2016, the airline company has been looking for innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions during their flights by limiting the amount of fuel they burn per flight. The first demonstration flight proved to be successful as they were able to save 3,260 pounds of fuel, reducing carbon emissions by five metric tons. In addition to that, the airline has a new fleet of A321neos which is one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the modern age with a close to 16% difference in fuel efficiency. This just goes to show how much the airline is dedicated to flying more sustainably.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from California to Hawaii?

    As an individual, flying is without a doubt one of the things that significantly increase your carbon footprint. Therefore, honors are on you to make sure you make changes elsewhere to offset the carbon emissions. For example, instead of taking a cab to the airport, you could use public transport. There are trains and buses that offer transport to each airport in California, so you don’t have to worry about availability. Secondly, you could choose economy flights to Hawaii from California. This is because economy class carries more people which reduces the number of planes in the air and effectively reducing carbon emissions.

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Top 8 airlines flying from California to Hawaii

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Hawaii. 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$159Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$167Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$196Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$220Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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