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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:56 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 2:55 am.

The flight takes about 5h 56m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu takes 5h 56m, covering 2,551 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 Los Angeles to Honolulu range from $349 to $539, with an average of $441 over the past 12 months. Anything below $349 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the $441 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $332 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $443 for nonstop.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Delta: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 26%, 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 $314 to $2,029. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $166, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Lucky Owl Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Honolulu route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 42m.

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

• Kahului (OGG) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Kona Intl (KOA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 12% on flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $55.

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

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Honolulu. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Oakland (OAK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 8h 29m via Kona Intl (KOA) and 9h 04m via San Francisco (SFO).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center and International Market Place. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Honolulu flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Travelers can get there by car. The W Line, operated by TheBus, is also handy for travelers without luggage. It runs through Downtown Honolulu, Kakaako and Ala Moana Shopping Center to Waikiki.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport shares runways and taxiways with Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Because Pearl Harbor covers a broad area rather than a single point, the distance from the airport depends on the destination. The Pearl Harbor Visitor Center is a 10–15 minute drive from the airport and rental cars are available there. Public transportation is also efficient, though the local bus routes identified by the airport do not serve Pearl Harbor.

HNL has accessible family (unisex) restrooms in both the Interisland Terminal and the Overseas Terminal. The Interisland Terminal also has the C. B. Lansing Garden.

Yes, airlines can provide Skycap porter assistance on request, including help with boarding and disembarking. Both terminals also have elevators for travelers with disabilities. Terminals 1 and 2 have loading bridges for deplaning arriving passengers.

Yes, HNL has a USO Military Lounge in Terminal 2 near baggage claim. It is available to all active military members and their families and offers a comfortable place to relax before or after a flight.