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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$242
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$247
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$286
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$258
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$500
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$386
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$493
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$515
Redding
Redding1 stop$765
Reno
Reno1 stop$380
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$303
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$242
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$247
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$286
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$258
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$500
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$386
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$493
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$515
Redding
Redding1 stop$765
Reno
Reno1 stop$380
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$303

Book Cheap Honolulu to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to California

Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Apr 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:20 am - 12:24 am
HNL
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LAX
12h 04m
1 stop
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8:56 pm - 11:59 pm
LAX
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HNL
6h 03mnonstop
$242Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 4:11 pm
HNL
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LAX
5h 21mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:56 pm - 11:59 pm
LAX
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HNL
6h 03mnonstop
$243Hawaiian Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
5:50 am - 6:05 pm
HNL
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OAK
9h 15m
1 stop
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1:40 pm - 4:05 pm
OAK
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HNL
5h 25mnonstop
$272Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 10:35 pm
HNL
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OAK
11h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 4:05 pm
OAK
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HNL
5h 25mnonstop
$282Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
United Airlines Logo
10:05 pm - 9:54 am
HNL
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SAN
8h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:42 pm
SAN
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HNL
9h 22m
1 stop
$286United Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
9:55 pm - 10:22 am
HNL
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SAN
9h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:54 am
SAN
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HNL
8h 34m
1 stop
$291United Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 7:03 pm
HNL
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BUR
5h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 10:55 am
BUR
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HNL
6h 00mnonstop
$291Alaska Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:59 pm
HNL
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ONT
5h 34mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 11:35 am
ONT
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HNL
6h 05mnonstop
$297Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
7:45 pm - 11:50 am
HNL
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BUR
13h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:11 pm
BUR
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HNL
17h 11m
2 stops
$338Delta
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Delta Logo
8:35 pm - 4:12 pm
HNL
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BUR
16h 37m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:11 pm
BUR
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HNL
17h 11m
2 stops
$343Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Honolulu to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Honolulu found in the last 72 hours was to Sacramento, at $156 round-trip. The most popular route is from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $223.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $450, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to California is February, when tickets cost $322 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $519 and $508 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Honolulu to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Honolulu to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to California, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$122
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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Flights from Honolulu to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to California 
GreggFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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OAK
Dec 2025
Be sure to pack food for your flight of 5+ hours.
VictorFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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SMF
Jan 2026
These flights often delayed so plan at least one day extra. If you must be in Sacramento on time.
LeoFlew with American Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Jul 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 Airlines
HNL
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OAK
May 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.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
HNL
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SAN
Dec 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 Airlines
HNL
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SFO
Feb 2025
There is an agricultural inspection of carryon bags at the gate. Don’t try and bring home any pineapples.
HeatherFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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LGB
Aug 2024
Easy entry and exit. Easy to get to rental car. Extremely fast exit from airport itself.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
HNL
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SAN
May 2024
Don't use a small water bottle. Get a big one and fill it prior to boarding so you can keep hydrated better.
Dr. SherrieFlew with United Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Apr 2024
Pack your own snacks and download your movies and shows in case the WiFi doesn’t work.
AntonellaFlew with Southwest
HNL
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SMF
Apr 2024
Bring a charge / battery for your phone and your own food.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Jan 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.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Where will layovers between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and California take place?

    If you aren’t able to secure a non-stop flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to California, there are several places where layovers might occur. Some of the potential layover locations en route to an airport like Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) will be at other airports in California, such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

  • Which California airport should I fly to when visiting Disneyland?

    Those wishing to fly from Honolulu to California to visit Disneyland should be strategic about which airport they fly to. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the best option since it’s only about 1h 30min from Disneyland by car.

  • Do any airlines that fly from Honolulu to California provide free Wi-Fi?

    Many airlines that fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to California will only offer free Wi-Fi to those seated in first class. You can, however, get fast, free Wi-Fi when you fly with JetBlue. You can also get free Wi-Fi on Delta flights when you agree to become a SkyMiles member.

  • How can I help make my flight from Honolulu to California sustainable?

    Making a flight from Honolulu to California more sustainable will be easy when you choose the right airline. American Airlines is committed to running a sustainable operation by upgrading its fleet with fuel-friendly options and doing away with a lot of the single-use plastics on flights.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to California?

    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 Honolulu to California.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Honolulu to California 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 Honolulu to California?

    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 Honolulu to California 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 Honolulu to California?

    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 Honolulu to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $430 on average. Morning departures are around 31% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $584.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Honolulu to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $258 one-way - $472 round-trip; Los Angeles $208 one-way - $364 round-trip; San Francisco $237 one-way - $369 round-trip
  • If you’re searching for a flight that leaves from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and travels to California, you’ll be in luck. There are many airlines that travel to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), including American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines. There are also airlines that fly to other airports in California, like San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
  • There are many nonstop flights from Honolulu to California, but occasionally you will be able to find flights with layovers for lower prices. For example, Hawaiian Airlines stops at Kona International Airport (KOA) on the way to Los Angeles International Airport.
  • First-class tickets would be worth exploring since they will get you access to everything from a comfortable seat that’ll come equipped with extra legroom to extensive dining options on your flight to California. American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, and others will be able to provide you with the first-class amenities you want.
  • Those who will fly on a Hawaiian Airlines flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport can relax at the Plumeria Lounge and Premier Club prior to boarding their flights to California. United Airlines also provides the United Club above Gate G3, Terminal 2.
  • Flying first class will enable you to bring bags to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and check them through your airline without paying baggage fees. But at least some airlines, including American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines, will charge you extra for checking bags when you aren’t flying first class. You may want to try to fit everything in your carry-on bag when this is the case.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Honolulu to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to California? 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 11885 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.1Food
Airline reviews

I paid for WiFi but it never really worked. That was frustrating.

10.0 ExcellentMaureen, Jan 2026
HNL - PAE
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I paid for WiFi but it never really worked. That was frustrating.

I flew Hawaiian Airlines three times during my trip. Each time, when we went to baggage claim, it took about 45 minutes to an hour to receive our luggage.

The kiosk was fast. I got in and got my baggage tag right away. There was a long lines at baggaged check in But it moved fast and checked my baggage with no problem. The flight was good. The flight attendants were very helpful, friendly and always smiling.

We were very late to take off, late exit plane, and luggage took a long time.

Boarding passes could not be received online, even after online check-in. While they appeared on the Alaska.com app, they did not transfer to inbox or messages and were not available at all on the Alaska.com app following the check-in process. There was no choice other than to get boarding passes at the airport counter.

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

I love the flight ✈️ Hawaiian Airlines. All stuffs are fantastic members ♡ sweet hearts and families warm welcome 🙏 I have milage of Hawaiian Airlines members so get points .also I booked kayak agent got cheap price ! I satisfied flight with Hawaiian Airlines ♡ thank you

Good, but because I fly internationally I found the food and service lousy compared to European standards. You should include a regular small mean (and not a lousy sandwich) and ear phones. People who travel from Europe are not aware of limited services.

Confusing now Hawaiian and Alaskan have merged, hard to check in - they need to uncomplicated things.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

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

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

Horrible food and crew. Crew were laughing and talking loud while people were trying to sleep

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

Canceled my flight within 24 hours, causing me arriving home midnight. Will never book Hawaiian airlines anymore

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

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!

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!

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Our flight was delayed, which I know things can happen. The bathrooms were dirty and a mess. It took over an hour to get our bags after the plane landed. Every flight was on the same 2 baggage claims. You would thing if we spent over 5 hours on a flight we would get more then a tiny bag of pretzels. The movie and tv choices were mid.

Pillows and blankets were nice since it was an overnight flight, but the seats should be larger and there should be more space between rows so we have more leg room.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

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