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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 Angelesnonstop$237
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$337
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$312
San Jose
San Josenonstop$343
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$460
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$358
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$587
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$781
Redding
Redding1 stop$530
Reno
Reno1 stop$460
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$294
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$237
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$337
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$312
San Jose
San Josenonstop$343
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$460
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$358
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$587
Arcata
Arcata2 stops$781
Redding
Redding1 stop$530
Reno
Reno1 stop$460
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$294

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

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 3:34 pm
HNL
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LAX
5h 34mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 9:45 pm
LAX
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HNL
5h 50mnonstop
$237Delta
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:35 pm
HNL
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LAX
5h 35mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:20 pm - 9:05 pm
LAX
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HNL
5h 45mnonstop
$239Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 23
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 6:07 am
HNL
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LAX
5h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
3:40 pm - 10:05 pm
LAX
-
HNL
9h 25m
1 stop
$241United Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, May 2
Delta Logo
10:45 pm - 2:26 pm
HNL
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LAX
12h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 9:45 pm
LAX
-
HNL
5h 50mnonstop
$246Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 23
United Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 8:12 pm
HNL
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LAX
5h 27mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 7:49 pm
LAX
-
HNL
5h 49mnonstop
$250United Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 8:22 pm
HNL
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LGB
5h 27mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:55 am
LGB
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HNL
5h 55mnonstop
$313Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
10:16 pm - 11:34 am
HNL
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ONT
10h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:19 pm - 6:05 pm
ONT
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HNL
8h 46m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
American Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 8:39 am
HNL
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ONT
8h 39m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:24 am - 6:05 pm
ONT
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HNL
11h 41m
1 stop
$340American Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:52 am - 10:08 pm
HNL
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OAK
9h 16m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 5:48 pm
OAK
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HNL
12h 17m
1 stop
$345Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:31 am - 7:03 pm
HNL
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BUR
5h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
BUR
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HNL
6h 00mnonstop
$371Alaska Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to California departing in April.

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 San Jose, at $157 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 $230.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Honolulu to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $480 on average. Morning departures are around 20% 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 $605.

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 $550, 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 $329 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $527 and $519 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, Monday 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 18% 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$128
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Honolulu to Burbank

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.

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 $297 one-way - $592 round-trip; Los Angeles $249 one-way - $480 round-trip; San Francisco $278 one-way - $525 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 4 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12172 reviews
8.5Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.0Entertainment
Airline reviews

Overall, we had a very good experience with Alaska Airlines on our flight from Honolulu to Seattle. The First Class cabin was comfortable, boarding was smooth, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The meal service was solid and the overall flight felt well organized. One thing that stood out negatively was the drink service. I was in First Class and, while quietly watching movies and not causing any issues, I was cut off after four drinks. I understand safety policies, but the cutoff felt a bit premature given the context.

8.0 ExcellentTheo, Mar 2026
HNL - SEA
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Overall, we had a very good experience with Alaska Airlines on our flight from Honolulu to Seattle. The First Class cabin was comfortable, boarding was smooth, and the crew was friendly and attentive. The meal service was solid and the overall flight felt well organized. One thing that stood out negatively was the drink service. I was in First Class and, while quietly watching movies and not causing any issues, I was cut off after four drinks. I understand safety policies, but the cutoff felt a bit premature given the context.

Cancelled the flight cuz they sent the WRONG plane and then they promised to rebook us and let us know within the hour what our next flight was. I have heard nothing after 12 hours and can’t get ahold of anyone.

I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

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!

my mom urmila patel needed a wheelchair which was not available on the curbside. she needed to walk almost 50 meters inside (at the risk of falling) and then had to wait in line to get a wheelchair (this is not ok). Once obtained she had to seat in it for 30-45 minutes for someone to take her in thru the checkin process (which was fairly smooth and easy). the lady who helped her with her checkin process was very courteous and helpful

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

Arlene was a great flight attendant. I also liked how one of the other flight attendants gave us a heads up about snacks and asked everyone to remove their headphones when it was their turn to order. Good idea.

I haven’t flown economy in over 20 years but it was not bad. Room by my feet for my bag and seat was roomy enough. Surprised in a good way.

The cabin temperature was nice and cool. The wifi was not working.

As previously noted, this flight was great: departure was timely, the crew was friendly and attentive, and wifi connectivity was seamless. In particular, I appreciated that the flight attendant just told me to stow the laptop right before takeoff/landing, and trusted me to do so (which I did!).

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

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.

The crew were exceptionally nice and accommodating. My wife was tired after the flight from Haneda, Tokyo. They let her sleep and served her dinner later after she woke up, before we landed in PDX.

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.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

Wonderful in-seat entertainment with seatback screens and huge selection of quality movies. The ability to bluetooth connect headphones was amazing.

Overall, the flight was good. Lounge access should be with all business class tickets.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

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

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