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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Typical prices: $404-$577
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HNL - OAK • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$165
Typical prices: $283-$524
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Mon 8/24
HNL - OAK • Non-stop
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Southwest free carry-on adds value, while Hawaiian offers complimentary meals.
Hawaiian free Wi-Fi is on A321neo; pack food for this 5+ hour flight.
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Oakland (HNL-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Oakland 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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Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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12:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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5h 10mnonstop
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8:30 am - 11:11 am
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5h 41mnonstop
$325Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
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12:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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5h 10mnonstop
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8:30 am - 11:11 am
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5h 41mnonstop
$341Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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12:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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5h 10mnonstop
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5h 41mnonstop
$347Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:20 pm - 8:30 pm
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5h 10mnonstop
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7:00 am - 12:45 pm
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8h 45m
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$352Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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12:10 pm - 8:19 pm
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5h 09mnonstop
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8:15 am - 11:05 am
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5h 50mnonstop
$356Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23
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7:00 am - 8:57 pm
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10h 57m
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7:00 am - 11:17 am
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7h 17m
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$357Alaska Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4
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9:18 pm - 8:43 pm
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21h 25m
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8:40 am - 5:30 pm
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10h 50m
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$358Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
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5h 10mnonstop
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10:23 am - 7:26 pm
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12h 03m
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$359Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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12:10 pm - 8:19 pm
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7:00 am - 6:38 pm
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14h 38m
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$361Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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15h 31m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to Oakland 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, California departing in August.

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

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

When flying from Honolulu to Oakland, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Honolulu, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Oakland, 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 Oakland is February, where tickets cost $377 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $572 and $544 respectively.

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

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 $612, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Oakland, 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 Oakland, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Blane Bachelor

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Gabriel Leigh

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Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Flights from Honolulu to Oakland: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to Oakland 
GreggFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
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Dec 2025
Be sure to pack food for your flight of 5+ hours.
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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.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to Oakland

  • Which airlines offer flights with stopovers from Honolulu to Oakland?

    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.

  • How many terminals does HNL have?

    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.

  • What are the OAK’s kid-friendly features?

    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.

  • Is there visitor information assistance at HNL and OAK?

    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).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Oakland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Oakland was $165 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Honolulu and Oakland?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Honolulu to Oakland?

    On your way to Oakland, you’ll fly out from Honolulu. You’ll be landing at Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to Oakland?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to Oakland?

    The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to Oakland?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Honolulu and Oakland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from Honolulu to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to Oakland, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to Oakland are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $411 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $531 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Oakland.

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

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

    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 to Oakland with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline. Booking your flights between Honolulu and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to Oakland?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $301 or less one-way and $555 or less round-trip.
  • Honolulu Airport (HNL) is located about 5 miles from the city of Honolulu. The airport is situated on the island of Oahu and is the primary airport serving the state of Hawaii. The Oakland Airport (OAK) is located on Bay Farm Island about 10 miles from downtown Oakland.
  • Honolulu Airport is a major hub for Hawaii Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Each airline has unique features that make them stand out. Hawaii Airlines, for instance, is popular for their amazing customer service. The airline's staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, in addition to a complimentary meal that meets you.
  • Whether you're looking to take a nap, catch up on some work, or just enjoy a quiet moment at HNL, there is a wide variety of lounges that travelers can enjoy. From the United lounge to the Hawaiian Airlines Admiral’s Club, there is a lounge to fit every need. All of the lounges offer a variety of amenities such as Wi-Fi, food and drink, and comfortable seating.
  • If you need to stay fit at arrival, head to Metropolitan Golf Links in Oakland Airport. With its convenient location inside the airport, it's an easily accessible and perfect place for players of all skill levels.
  • For a little more comfort, the near-by hotels at OAK offer a relaxing atmosphere on top of complimentary airport shuttles. There are hotels near the airport on either Airport Access Road or Hegenberger Road. For more details on the available hotels, check out the airport’s website.

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Honolulu to Oakland

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

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Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Oakland to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Tuesday

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Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

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Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Honolulu to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to Oakland. 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.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12607 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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Part of the first class package is luggage. We checked our luggage in easily but our luggage should be one of the first bags off when we land. On both flights this was not the case. The lounge in Kauai is awful. Food and drinks were excellent on the flight. Service was attentive. On the flight over we arrived 45 minutes early. Like last time the same thing happened in a previous flight. The problem both times was waiting in the plane for 30 minutes so that a spot to unload could open.

6.0 GoodTom, Jun 2026
LIH - OAK
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Part of the first class package is luggage. We checked our luggage in easily but our luggage should be one of the first bags off when we land. On both flights this was not the case. The lounge in Kauai is awful. Food and drinks were excellent on the flight. Service was attentive. On the flight over we arrived 45 minutes early. Like last time the same thing happened in a previous flight. The problem both times was waiting in the plane for 30 minutes so that a spot to unload could open.

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.

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.

Hawaiian Airlines, like most US-based ones, constantly provide sub-par service and pack their planes to the max with all kinds of last-minute-purchase schemes. As a result, it makes every flight so uncomfortable and generates high health risk for its passengers. In one word, GREED rules the day!

I flew from San Francisco to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines. The flight was operated by Alaska Airlines. Everything was fantastic. On the return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, boarding was chaotic. They called each boarding group 1 through 6 very quickly, and everyone just ran and got in a very long line. There was no enforcement of boarding groups. Carry-on rules were not followed, and by the time I boarded the plane, there was barely any overhead space. I was boarding group 4. The crew was very professional, and the Hawaiian Airlines terminal in Honolulu was beautiful. I wish the rest of Honolulu Airport looked like the Hawaiian Airlines Terminal.

Always delayed, inadequate availability of room for baggage but the crew were good & approachable.

It would have been perfect if it had not been the fact that departure was delayed.

The flight overall was mediocre for me. But the point is that it got us to our destination safely.

Mediocre is best way to describe. Bare bones narrow seats, Dirty pulldown tray, unfriendly cabin crew who were in a hurry to serve tiny drinks and tiny snacks. (Compared to much better Hawaiian Airlines experience, .. no comparison!)

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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.

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

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

Everything went well, but the flight was delayed multiple times. The delays were only minutes, but it was without information on why it was delayed.

Multiple delays, poor communication of information and a 4 hour delay with multiple gate changes ...

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.

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

Really enjoyed their food treats, staff was friendly and they kept our seats together, check in was excellent, boarding passes uploaded to my wallet! I would definitely recommend Hawaiian airlines to friends and family! 🌺

Boarding was efficient and there was enough overhead space. Passengers were cooperative about helping each other out. I think folks are happy about going to Hawaii.

Great flight. Had free internet for whole flight. Made it so much more enjoyable

The jet bridge electricity was out. We were boarding in the dark. No air-conditioning and it was extremely hot. Every person that came out of that jet bridge into the aircraft was profusely sweating. Truthfully, sitting in first class, it was no Hawaiian hospitality. Just a bunch of senior flight attendants are doing their routine over and over.

The in flight speakers little touches of humor were entertaining.

Both my flights were canceled in less than 8 hours of boarding. I had to take a different airline, go to a different airport, and change my flight times. I lost time going and had to leave 5 hours early. It was already a quick trip but losing time made me change my plans on Island. The flight and crew of both flights were great. Once I downloaded the app and attached my card to it.

I don't what was happening at kiosks but I couldn't self check in and print boarding pass but one of staff put my frustration to an end he went to the computer f check me in I wish I knew his name so very helpful and knowledgeable he stated he didn't know what was happening this is my first flight your airline I will return!!

Liked the crew and the Hawaiian Informative Hawaiian culture and Foil Surfing

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