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Flight from San Jose 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 
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 Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLApr 2025
Trust me and buy the ticket with Hawaiin Airlines. Sooo worth it.
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
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLDec 2024
Not sure if all airlines charge just to get a seat but find an airline that doesn’t nickel & buck you to death. So you know when you go you have a seat otherwise fly Southwest
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSFO-HNLFeb 2025
Stick with Hawaiian Airlines for the best exprrience
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLJan 2025
Free airbuds so people can watch a movie
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSFO-HNLJan 2025
Better grasp on what weather conditions will be and how you will respond. I shouldn’t have to sleep on the terminal floor tonight yet here I am…
JonathanFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLDec 2024
Don’t take Hawaiian air if you don’t want to be delayed.
LeiFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLOct 2024
I used to think Hawaiian. But now I recommend, Alaskan and Delta
William DrewFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.
FSFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLOct 2024
Bring your own headset, else you need to pay for some, if you need them.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesONT-HNLJul 2024
TSA was super fast. Easy airport to navigate.
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.
AlexandraFlew with United AirlinesLAX-HNLApr 2024
Delta is much better in terms of seat comfort and entertainment options.
phoFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-HNLMay 2024
Singapore airlines are pretty good with everything.. SJC is good small airport
JeffreyFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLMar 2024
Try not to book a completely filled flight..
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSMF-HNLFeb 2024
Hawaiian pretty good, except for the lack of Wi-Fi

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 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 $257.

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

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to O'ahu is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $382. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $428 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 in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $382 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 $422.

  • 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 $255 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 $255.

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

    The cheapest month for flights from California to O'ahu is October, when tickets cost $447 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $752 and $734 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to O'ahu?

    An average nonstop flight from California to O'ahu takes 8h 13m, covering a distance of 2525 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL) with an average flight time of 5h 23m.

  • 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).

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$352
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$354
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5h 33mHNL-LAX
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