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$177+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Honolulu (OAK - HNL)

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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — HNL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$399
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$177
(lastminute.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$616

Good round-trip deal

$447 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:30 amOAK - HNL
Nonstop5h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/219:17 amHNL - OAK
1 stop8h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$399
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 10/25:25 amOAK - HNL
2 stops13h 40mSouthwest
Mon 10/66:20 amHNL - OAK
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$402
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/207:22 amOAK - HNL
Nonstop5h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 8/2711:45 amHNL - OAK
Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$418
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/205:55 amOAK - HNL
2 stops13h 16mDelta
Tue 10/288:55 pmHNL - OAK
2 stops16h 36mDelta
Deal found 6/12$535

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Oakland

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Honolulu

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Wed 8/27

9:45 am-3:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Honolulu

Mon 9/8

11:45 am-7:56 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$399

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Wed 8/27

8:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops18h 45m

Honolulu

Tue 9/2

6:20 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$408

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Wed 8/20

7:22 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 28m

Honolulu

Wed 8/27

11:45 am-7:56 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$418

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Mon 8/25

1:55 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$183

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Mon 8/18

8:50 am-11:20 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$195

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Tue 8/12

6:00 am-4:36 pm

2 stops13h 36m

$198

OaklandHonolulu

OAK - HNL

OAKHNL

Oakland

Wed 8/13

7:15 am-12:41 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$199

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Oakland to Honolulu trip
Airports
OAK

For a smooth departure, OAK's TSA security is quicker than SFO's, especially during weekend leisure travel times.

Read more about OAKby Bill Fink
HNL

For a quick ride to Waikiki, consider using rideshare apps from HNL, often cheaper than taxis.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Honolulu

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from Oakland, California to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 OAK to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Oakland, California to Honolulu in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 64% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Oakland, California to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from Oakland to Honolulu. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from OAK to HNL are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Oakland to Honolulu, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Honolulu?

    Booking a flight from Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Oakland to Honolulu. On a typical day, there is 1 flight from Oakland to Honolulu, all of which are around 5h 25m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 4 airlines when you book a flight from Oakland to Honolulu.

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to Honolulu flight route?

    The Oakland to Honolulu flight path was viewed by 26 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Honolulu round-trip?

    Alaska Airlines, at $399, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Honolulu.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to Honolulu for 12% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu are Hawaiian Airlines ($177), Southwest ($183), and Alaska Airlines ($195).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Oakland, California to Honolulu are Southwest (88%), Alaska Airlines (87%) and Hawaiian Airlines (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Honolulu?

    The cheapest flight price from Oakland, California to Honolulu is $184. On average you can expect to pay $1,782. The most popular route, (Oakland - Honolulu), can usually be booked for $387.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from Oakland, California to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 4 airlines flying from Oakland to Honolulu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Honolulu. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$258Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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