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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu

Flights from California to O'ahu: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to O'ahu 
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IreneFlew with DeltaLAX-HNLJun 2025
Click the QR code to do the Ag declaration before you board
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSMF-HNLMar 2025
Bring a blanket for the flight and your own snacks. WiFi on the plane was great and the leg room in our seats was good also
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-HNLMay 2025
Get there early, you may have to walk to a different terminal
LawrenceFlew with United AirlinesSFO-HNLMay 2025
Get to your gate early!!! Very little seating at/near gates 19, 20, 21 and 22. The last couple of flights, American boarding (very different gates) has been very straightforward. The last time on United, boarding at gate 19 was bedlam. Really going to look hard before scheduling on United next time!!!
William DrewFlew with SouthwestSJC-HNLDec 2024
If you're flying from San Jose, arrive at the airport early. You never know how long the line at TSA will be. If you have time, the airport has well-designed facilities and reasonable priced restaurants. The Southwest ground staff is professional and will help you through the check-in and cattle call boarding process
FSFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLOct 2024
Bring your own headset, else you need to pay for some, if you need them.
William DrewFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-HNLMay 2024
I suggest packing a big snack bag and a large water bottle in case there are any issues with the flight causing a delay. When there are delays, no food is served, so you are stuck in a chair hungry and thirsty.
MichaelFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-HNLMar 2024
Get there early as possible for the long haul across the Pacific.

FAQs for booking flights from California to O'ahu

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to O'ahu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to O'ahu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to O'ahu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to O'ahu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to O'ahu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from California to O'ahu with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to O'ahu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to O'ahu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to O'ahu?

    Alaska Airlines connects California to O'ahu with 101 flights per week. Hawaiian Airlines also offers 101 flights per week, while Korean Air follows with 69 flights per week.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in O'ahu?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in O'ahu is Honolulu Airport (HNL), with an average flight price of $266.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to O'ahu?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to O'ahu is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $388. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $434 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to O'ahu?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to O'ahu is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $384 on average. Morning departures are around 5% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to O'ahu is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $474.

  • What is the cheapest flight to O'ahu?

    The cheapest ticket to O'ahu from California found in the last 72 hours was to Honolulu, at $229 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $229.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to O'ahu?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to O'ahu is January, when tickets cost $462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $683 and $633 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to O'ahu?

    To get a below average price on the flight from California to O'ahu, you should book around 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to O'ahu?

    From California, there are direct flights to O'ahu from 8 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 533 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to O'ahu are there each day?

    There are around 128 direct flights from within California to O'ahu every day. Most flights (48%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to O'ahu are there each week?

    Each week there are around 891 direct flights from within California to O'ahu. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to O'ahu?

    An average nonstop flight from California to O'ahu takes 8h 32m, covering a distance of 2525 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) with an average flight time of 5h 20m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to O'ahu each week?

    There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to O'ahu. Instead, there are 891 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

  • What is the most popular destination in O'ahu?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Honolulu (100% of total searches to O'ahu).

Everything you need to know for your flight to O'ahu

Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to O'ahufrom $78
Business Class flights to O'ahufrom $94
Prem Econ Class flights to O'ahufrom $60
Economy Class flights to O'ahufrom $39

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