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$144+ Cheap flights from California to Hilo (ITO)

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — ITO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Hilo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Hilo flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$272
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$144
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$483
From California to Hilo Intl
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Cheapest flights from California to Hilo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Hilo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/271:45 pmSAN - ITO
1 stop8h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/59:00 pmITO - SAN
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$277
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/271:45 pmSAN - ITO
1 stop8h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 11/57:43 pmITO - SAN
1 stop9h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 9/14$280
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:52 amSFO - ITO
1 stop12h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/38:35 amITO - SFO
1 stop8h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:51 amSJC - ITO
2 stops13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/37:43 pmITO - SJC
2 stops16h 02mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/118:15 amSMF - ITO
1 stop9h 49mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/137:43 pmITO - SMF
2 stops12h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:48 pmSAN - ITO
1 stop25h 12mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/179:00 pmITO - SAN
2 stops13h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/217:00 amOAK - ITO
1 stop13h 49mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/286:26 pmITO - OAK
2 stops16h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$298
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:58 amSMF - ITO
2 stops13h 24mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/137:43 pmITO - SMF
2 stops12h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 10/2111:22 amSFO - ITO
2 stops13h 57mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/286:26 pmITO - SFO
2 stops16h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Tue 12/27:00 amOAK - ITO
1 stop12h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/178:40 amITO - OAK
1 stop9h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/16$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/297:52 amSFO - ITO
1 stop12h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/56:00 amITO - SFO
1 stop11h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$320
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/107:52 amSFO - ITO
1 stop12h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/178:35 amITO - SFO
1 stop8h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/15$321

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Hilo 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Hilo that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Hilo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:05 am-3:18 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/11

9:47 am-7:35 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$288

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

7:05 am-3:18 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Hilo Intl

Wed 1/21

3:50 pm-5:15 am

1 stop11h 25m

$288

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Thu 10/30

11:51 am-10:26 pm

2 stops13h 35m

Hilo Intl

Mon 11/3

9:00 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops14h 45m

$292

SacramentoHilo

SMF - ITO

SMFITO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

8:15 am-4:04 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Hilo Intl

Thu 11/13

7:43 pm-10:04 am

2 stops12h 21m

$298

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Thu 10/9

6:40 am-5:49 pm

2 stops14h 09m

Hilo Intl

Tue 10/14

8:35 am-8:54 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$298

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 2/3

8:15 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Hilo Intl

Sun 2/8

7:29 am-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 16m

$313

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 2/3

8:15 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 42m

Hilo Intl

Sun 2/8

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$318

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-5:39 pm

1 stop12h 39m

Hilo Intl

Wed 12/17

8:40 am-8:37 pm

1 stop9h 57m

$320

SacramentoHilo

SMF - ITO

SMFITO

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

8:15 am-4:04 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Hilo Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$337

SacramentoHilo

SMF - ITO

SMFITO

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

11:00 am-10:19 pm

2 stops14h 19m

Hilo Intl

Wed 10/29

5:26 pm-8:38 am

2 stops12h 12m

$338

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Best time to book a flight from California to Hilo

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from California to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 ITO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Hilo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Hilo as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Hilo. 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 into for flights to Hilo from California?

    Hilo Intl (ITO), located 3.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Hilo.

  • How long is the flight from California to Hilo?

    Departing from California to Hilo will take you 10h 10m. California and Hilo are separated by a distance of 2444 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $144. Users have also found prices from $183 and $267 on Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Hilo is San Francisco - Hilo Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Hilo Intl or Oakland - Hilo Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from California to Hilo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $726). 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 5 airlines flying from California to Hilo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Hilo. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$179Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$284Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$289Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$336Average$593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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