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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$53
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Flight from Honolulu to Kahului

Flights from Hawaii to the United States: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Hawaii to the United States 
MikeFlew with Alaska AirlinesKOA-SJCJul 2025
Be prepared for your flight by purchasing a meal before departure, and by all means spend the eight bucks for inflight WiFi.
RobertFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLJun 2025
Check in 24 hours prior and pay for luggage in advance to help expedite process
KeithFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOGG-LAXJul 2025
Check your seating assignment thoroughly when you check in to ensure it's the seat you paid for. Flights number, planes, seat assignment, departure times can change at moment's notice, so make sure your confirmed flight assignment in 100% correct!!!
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-PDXJun 2025
Airports in Hawaii easier than home - not as many late night food options so prepare.
DuaneFlew with Alaska AirlinesOGG-PDXJun 2025
Check flight info before leaving for airport Bring substantial snacks
LeoFlew with American AirlinesHNL-LAXJul 2025
Avoid LAX if you can fly into other CA airport. LAX is very confusing. Our gate was adjacent to another that was boarding at the same time. We could not hear our boarding announcements. Almost missed our boarding group. Terminal 4 has multiple floors, the signs were okay, but a 3-D map is needed to fully comprehend your path. Very limited food options and super expensive restaurants with mediocre food (CrownLAX). Avoid LAX if your want a pleasant layover/transfer process.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-OAKMay 2025
Make sure you give yourself time, our gate was a long walk down but noticed there was a shuttle option? Because of timing I decided to walk it, I wouldve liked to take a shuttle.
RobinFlew with Alaska AirlinesLIH-SEAMay 2025
Get to the Lihue airport 3 hours before the flight because there are multiple security steps and extremely slow security processing. Even if you have TSA precheck/global entry.
OlgaFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOGG-SJCMay 2025
Get to the airport 1 1/2 to 2 before your flight. Airport to confusing with the process especially if it your first time in Kahului.
JánosFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-LIHApr 2025
Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking. Go to the other side of the checkin counters.
MichaelFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-LIHMay 2025
Budget extra time if you're flying Hawaiian Air to get from the main terminal to the remote Hawaiian Air terminal.
CHARLESFlew with American AirlinesOGG-LAXMar 2025
Allow plenty of time to pass through agriculture and TSA security screening.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SANDec 2024
Get there a couple hours early. TSA is not the best organized. The security line took us about 50 minutes to an hour.
GeraldFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-SFOFeb 2025
There is an agricultural inspection of carryon bags at the gate. Don’t try and bring home any pineapples.
SaovikFlew with SouthwestKOA-LASDec 2024
No vegetables and fruits are allowed. The restaurant in the Kona airport opens pretty early.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLJan 2025
Wish I had known there was a shuttle bus all the way home becaues the trains were jam packed with no chance of sitting or even moving to a place to hang on.
RoyFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLFeb 2025
Would never have booked Hawaiian if we’d known Hon-Auck only flew twice a week. If you must, get to Hon the day before a flight elsewhere.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-SMFOct 2024
The gate we were at did not have a designated boarding area. This caused passengers to congregate in the middle of a walkway. The gate agent was clear in telling people to sit until their zone was called, but many did not listen. Whole fruits and vegetables are also not allowed, so don't pack those back to California. Bags were also weighed -- carry-ons could be just 25 pounds or less. This was enforced.
teresaFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLOct 2024
The flight is so short ! The hardest parts were returning our rental cars and getting our bags checked -nothing opened until 5 and we had a 6 am flight -we all got aboard but it was a challenge
StaceyFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLOct 2024
Give yourself more time than you would expect on a Saturday to get through check in. Also, the airport is hot, so be prepared.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-PDXSep 2024
Honolulu airport is a bit confusing, get right into the customer service line before trying the self-check kiosks.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-JFKOct 2024
Bring a snack with you in the event you are not happy with dinner.
JanaFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLOct 2024
Ask to get off before insecticide is sprayed. Take warm clothes.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-SMFOct 2024
Get to the airport early. Long line through security.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesOGG-SANJun 2024
The exiting gates and boarding connecting flights are very close, always bring an empty water container that you can fill in the airport filtered water dispensers bring your own favorite food
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-LIHJul 2024
Check in early, give yourself a bit of time, and enjoy the flight. Lihue has a super small airport, so not much going on there.
HeatherFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-LGBAug 2024
Easy entry and exit. Easy to get to rental car. Extremely fast exit from airport itself.
RaquelFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOGG-LAXJun 2024
Sit last row so no one is behind you and buy cancel noise headphones!
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-KOAJul 2024
Try to get a window seat to enjoy the scenic view.
NolanFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SEAJun 2024
Two-aisle configuration; Reasonable number of rest rooms; Bring your own food.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-SLCJul 2024
Bring bottled water. Drink service didn’t start for over an hour.
SusanFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-OAKAug 2024
That they willlet you check your carry ons the gate sometimes
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-ITOAug 2024
Do self check in. Much simpler print boarding passes at outside kiosk. I don't have that precheck but obviously they are trying to make everyone go that route bx we had to walk to the other end of the terminal for security once we checked in, instead of the much closer security check that was exclusive to precheck folks. That is frustrating.
RogerFlew with United AirlinesHNL-DENJun 2024
According to HNL gate agent arriving UA 1805 from Denver Is “infamously” late, so don’t take the redeye UA 1806 turn around flight unless your prepared to camp out in the airport and possibly miss connections on the US mainland
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SANMay 2024
Don't use a small water bottle. Get a big one and fill it prior to boarding so you can keep hydrated better.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SEAMay 2024
Get to the airport at lease 2.5 hours BEFORE your plan starts to board. TSA takes awhile!!
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-HNLMay 2024
Being on the airport one hour bevor boarding is fine :)
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLMar 2024
If you have a person in your party with a temporary ID (i.e. they were just issued one by DMV or their permanent ID has not arrived yet) be sure to bring additional identification materials. In our case an insurance card with their name on it was sufficient.
ShyanneFlew with SouthwestHNL-LASMar 2024
Stop it zippy's and get a zip pack or stop at any drive in and pick up a plate lunch. You will not be serve food on the aircraft.
AntonellaFlew with SouthwestHNL-LIHApr 2024
Bring your own charging bank for your phone. Bring your own food/drink if you think you may get hungry/thirsty during the flight.
Dr. SherrieFlew with United AirlinesHNL-LAXApr 2024
Pack your own snacks and download your movies and shows in case the WiFi doesn’t work.
CarisaFlew with DeltaHNL-ITOMar 2024
Seat was not assigned and terminal was not provided. Research what terminal flys inter island.
JohnFlew with Alaska AirlinesHNL-SEAMay 2024
Long walks to or from transfer gates at Honolulu, so , plan extra time
AntonellaFlew with SouthwestHNL-SMFApr 2024
Bring a charge / battery for your phone and your own food.
MichaelFlew with Alaska AirlinesOGG-SANMar 2024
Get to the airport extra early for a Hawaii flight.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLIH-OAKMay 2024
Bring some food and be prepared for seat changes.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesKOA-SEAMay 2024
Bring a blanket if you plan to sleep
MercedesFlew with Alaska AirlinesLIH-SEAJan 2024
Bring or buy food before you board. Including drinks
LindaFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOGG-SEAJan 2024
Take a backpack and put your purse in it. I had to check my carryon f or $30 because my purse counted as a 3rd personal item (had my jacket in a small stuff bag,)
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHNL-LAXJan 2024
Not many places to eat at LAX after 9 pm, sandwiches are 11.99 at the convenience store. Everything else was good at both airports.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesLIH-SEAJan 2024
Arrive early if you are checking bags, there is an extra step of checking in with HI department of agriculture
Verified travelerFlew with DeltaLIH-HNLFeb 2024
If you are code-sharing with Delta you won’t be able to checkin online.
Verified travelerFlew with DeltaLIH-HNLFeb 2024
If code-sharing with Delta you may not be able to checkin online.

FAQs for booking flights from Hawaii to the United States

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Hawaii to the United States?

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  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Hawaii to the United States?

    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 Hawaii to the United States 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 Hawaii to the United States?

    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 Hawaii to the United States 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 the United States?

    Hawaii and United States are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Alaska Airlines (2,575 flights per week), Hawaiian Airlines (2,391 flights per week), and Japan Airlines (1,874 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in the United States?

    There are 581 airports in the United States. The busiest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport (ATL), with 7% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United States?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United States is Honolulu Airport (HNL), with an average flight price of $206.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United States?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United States is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $746. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $885 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United States?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $576 on average. Morning departures are around 28% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United States is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $960.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United States?

    The cheapest ticket to the United States from Hawaii found in the last 72 hours was to Los Angeles, at $159 round-trip. The most popular route is Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $159.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Hawaii to the United States?

    The cheapest month for flights from Hawaii to the United States is February, when tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $515 and $510 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Hawaii to the United States?

    To get a below average price on the flight from Hawaii to the United States, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to the United States?

    From Hawaii, there are direct flights to the United States from 11 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Honolulu, with 6,709 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to the United States are there each day?

    There are around 1,992 direct flights from within Hawaii to the United States every day. Most flights (43%) depart in the morning.

  • How many direct flights to the United States are there each week?

    Each week there are around 13,940 direct flights from within Hawaii to the United States. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to the United States?

    An average nonstop flight from Hawaii to the United States takes 6h 06m, covering a distance of 2892 miles. The shortest route is Kahului (OGG) to Honolulu (HNL) with an average flight time of 0h 38m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to the United States each week?

    Each week there are around 384 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 3,791 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 9,765 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to the United States. The most long-haul flights depart from Honolulu.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United States?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Las Vegas (14% of total searches to the United States). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (12%) and New York (9%). Searches for flights to Seattle (7%), to San Francisco (7%) and to Kahului (4%) are also popular.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Hawaii to the United States

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hawaii to the United States? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11150 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

The stewards were too loud and chatty with each other

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Oct 2025KOA - SEA
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The stewards were too loud and chatty with each other

If the flight from Seattle to Eugene hadn’t been delayed for mechanical reasons we never would have made it. 45 minutes is not enough time to deplane and get clear across a big airport like SeaTac.

This was a smooth ride all the way with plenty of space in main cabin for my 6 foot frame over 5.5 hours. The stewards were pleasant and attentive. We bought the tapas box which proved to adequate for us on this flight. It was pretty hard to find restaurant food to go that is vegan for us in Kona Airport so buying this helped lots.

set room is an issue and I am not obese.

Look at my previous review I just wrote on this survey. It was awful!

My experience from Lihue Airport was the “Flight Experience from Hell!” First, I was pulled aside by the Lihue TSA and searched thoroughly! Not once, but twice I was molested by 5 different TSA agents using some sort of smear cloth testing to see if I had been exposed to something dangerous! I can’t tell you what because they never gave me an explanation by the end of a near delaying incident of boarding my plane. More importantly, I was generously provided an airport wheel chair and personal porter because of my health condition. TSA even took your wheelchair apart! What’s up with that? I’m near 75, caucasian, never been arrested for anything, don’t do drugs or alcohol, and patiently and politely abided to their instructions for a full damn 20 minutes! Awful and humiliating experience especially when two different agents literally groped my testicles and crack of my butt! Then they lost the cap to my inhaler. When I got to my destination, a whole bottle of prescribed pills were emptied because of them not tightening the cap back on! Total BS and unprofessional by the lot of them! The short flight to my connecting flight to the mainland on Maui fortunately was uneventful. However the Hawaiian aircraft to San Jose was one of the worst flights I’ve ever experienced without crashing. I believe it was a 330 Neo. May I ask, why did you put three more rows of seats in the damn plane since I last flew on a Hawaiian aircraft? I had absolutely NO legroom compared to the last time I flew with you. And I’ve done a few Hawaii/mainland trips, even a RT to New Zealand before. Then, the icing on the cake was a couple with a one year old baby that literally cried and screamed for all but 15 minutes of the 5 hour flight to San Jose! Further, I couldn’t move my seat back even a millimeter because a car seat was placed from their window seat to the back of my seat! My Hawaiian flight was a freaking nightmare and fortunately will be flying back to Lihue direct with Alaska!

I only give it a bad rating because I missed my flight

Good. Night flight so tried to sleep most of the time. Very nice crew and smooth flight.

It was not clear the check in shd be at Hawaiian Terminal 1. I got dropped off at Alaska Terminal 2. I did the long walk from terminal 2 to 1. Fortunately I didn’t have a check in bag.

Unfortunately 4 hour 40 minute delay because of airport then one hour into flight diverted back to Kona elderly man on plane got heart attack trying to get home some how

Great flight. Outstanding Service. Southwest was able to put us on a direct flight to Denver when the connection could have been affected by a later arrival to Baltimore. The direct flight was less expensive that the flight with the connection in Baltimore.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Boarded on time but once we were ready for take off, the crew determined that, although every seat was taken, somehow someone was on the wrong flight. Delay, delay delay, announcements and ended up with one person checking EVERY ID against their passenger Manifest only to figure out it was a "clerical error." We departed 54 minutes late causing me to run in the St. Louis Airport to make my connection and lose the priority boarding spot I had paid for. Unnecessary delay.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Flight was delayed due to plane not passing inspection And one of the crew had to time out and we had to wait for another one A 3 hour delay

mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

Would have been better if the flight went out as scheduled and we’d have been kept informed. Rescheduling the connecting flight out of Portland was especially difficult.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Hawaiian airlines has awful customer service. Told me to keep a flight I wasn’t boarding, instead of rebooking me under two separate reservations, which caused my whole reservation to be canceled. Major issues with leadership and management. The staff at Hilo was reluctant to give me a refund, so I had to by a first class ticket in order to get on a flight the same time as my partner. The blame was pointed at me without sincere apology until the supervisor came out, who also apparently had no authority to refund me. Still waiting on correspondence from the airline days later.

Totally great experience. Would definitely travel with them again. Thanks.

Both my fights got cancelled. Said mechanical issues but on flight tracker the flights came in and left! We were lied to!!

Was very impressed they called to confirm he would be on the flight. Great customer service!

We had a wonderful flight due to the care of our experienced pilot and copilot and the magnificent air views from our comfortable seats. What excitement to be in such a small plane with such magnificent around us.

Multiple time changes, then we left earlier than we were told.

Communication could be better but the staff and crew were over the top friendly and helpful, The flight itself was smooth.

flight was cancelled literally at 10pm the night before an early morning flight with hardly any time to reschedule. Will never book with kayak again.

My flight was cancelled 12 hours before takeoff. I was not able to reschedule another flight to make connections and had to cancel the entire trip. The ticket that was supposed to replace the cancelled flight had no boarding pass and I was unable to get one at the airport so I was denied access to the rescheduled flight. I was refunded but I missed my daughter's birthday.

I had a family emergency and couldn’t make the flight, and they wouldn’t let me cancel/refund it (a *month* ahead of time), were especially difficult with me on the phone, and wouldn’t let me even so much as reschedule the flight or get credit.

Flight was cancelled, communication was poor and should have canceled flight much earlier.

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