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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 pm and lands at 5:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 2:43 am.

The flight takes about 5h 13m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Oakland:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Honolulu to Oakland takes 5h 13m, covering 2,405 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Honolulu to Oakland range from $395 to $548, with an average of $477 over the past 12 months. Anything below $395 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the $477 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $349 round-trip via Portland (PDX), compared to $478 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $291 to $2,753. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Honolulu to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $188, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Honolulu to Oakland usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

One-stop flights from Honolulu to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• Kahului (OGG) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Lihue (LIH) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Honolulu to Oakland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $627, a difference of $189.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Oakland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 11m, compared with 8h 36m via Lihue (LIH) and 8h 46m via San Diego (SAN).

Oakland is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Oakland flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Hawaiian airlines offers indirect flights from Honolulu to Oakland. They usually make a 65-minute break at Kahului, HI. This can be a great spot to refresh at the amazing restaurants and lounges before moving on with the rest of the journey.

The departure airport has 3 terminals and 7 departure concourses. These are linked by walkways and roads to facilitate the easy movement of passengers. Terminal 2, which is the largest, handles both international and domestic flights. The rest handle inter island and US mainland flights. Mokulele flights exclusively operate terminal 3, which is located only 0.6 miles from the other terminals.

OAK’s kid-friendly features are designed to make traveling with children a breeze. You will find some round kid sized tables in Southwest’s Terminal 2. There are also kids' cartoon displays from large screens strategically placed for kids' fun. You can also treat your kids to a fresh Fenton’s ice cream within the same terminal.

Honolulu International Airport provides a Visitor Information Program (VIP), located at terminal 2. The program runs daily from 5 am to 10:45 pm Hawaii Standard Time. In Oakland Airport, TSA personnel are responsible for helping visitors at various checkpoints. For example, for lost and found items, there is a Lost & Found check point located at Terminal 1 next to baggage carousel 3 which offers travelers assistance from Monday through Friday (8 am to 3:30 pm).