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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Honolulu (OAK-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Honolulu 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 Oakland to Honolulu

Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:59 amOAK-HNL
5h 29mnonstop
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11:11 am - 7:30 pmHNL-OAK
5h 19mnonstop
$328Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 11
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8:45 am - 12:17 pmOAK-HNL
5h 32mnonstop
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11:59 pm - 1:52 pmHNL-OAK
11h 53m1 stop
$332Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 3:33 pmOAK-HNL
8h 48m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 7:56 pmHNL-OAK
5h 11mnonstop
$333Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 12:17 pmOAK-HNL
5h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 7:23 pmHNL-OAK
19h 58m1 stop
$334Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 24
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 1:26 pmOAK-HNL
9h 46m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 11:59 pmHNL-OAK
10h 14m1 stop
$347Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 5
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 4:05 pmOAK-HNL
13h 40m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:25 am - 5:10 pmHNL-OAK
8h 45m1 stop
$348Southwest
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 15
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 7:35 pmOAK-HNL
12h 50m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 7:56 pmHNL-OAK
5h 11mnonstop
$353Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 4
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 7:50 pmOAK-HNL
9h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:15 am - 10:35 pmHNL-OAK
11h 20m2 stops
$355Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 12
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 pmOAK-HNL
16h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:38 pm - 12:24 pmHNL-OAK
11h 46m2 stops
$358Delta
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:05 pmOAK-HNL
16h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
10:42 pm - 4:16 pmHNL-OAK
14h 34m2 stops
$386Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Honolulu

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Hawaiian Airlines

First-class offers lie-flat seats on Airbus A330, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


Economy passengers receive a complimentary meal on longer routes, enhancing travel experience.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for family travel.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
OAK

OAK is known for its compact size, making it easy to navigate. Plan for an extra half hour to get through security due to long lines.

Read more about OAKby Gabriel Leigh
HNL

Upon arrival at HNL, consider using shared shuttles for economical transport to hotels. Reserve in advance or book in the arrivals area.

Read more about HNLby Ramsey Qubein
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Honolulu flights

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

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Planning a trip from Oakland to Honolulu? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Honolulu, 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 Oakland to Honolulu is September, where tickets cost $371 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $619 and $596 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Honolulu, 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 Oakland to Honolulu, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonApril
Cheapest flight$153
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Oakland to Honolulu

When to book flights from Oakland to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Honolulu

  • Which transportation means will get me to Honolulu city from HNL faster?

    A taxi will have you in downtown Honolulu in approximately 8min, making them the faster option. Taxis charge anywhere between $28 and $35. Travelers on a budget can opt for the more budget-friendly shuttles, which charge around $7.

  • Does Oakland Airport have long-term lots?

    Those flying out of Oakland for more extended periods can leave their vehicles at the longer-term lots like the daily lot, which charges around $24. Another suitable long-term alternative is the Economy lot, available for around $18 for 24h.

  • Can I rent a vehicle from HNL?

    Travelers who wish to rent vehicles from HNL can obtain their desired vehicle from various car rentals, including popular options like Hertz, and Avis, most of which are located at the parking garage of T2. Several shuttles stop outside the baggage claim area, ready to ferry travelers to the facility.

  • What unique attractions will I find at HNL?

    Spare some time to admire some of HNL’s most popular attractions, like the cultural gardens situated in T1, which have Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian influences. Travelers are also at liberty to explore the unique art pieces spread all over the vast facility.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Honolulu was $153 for a one-way ticket and $328 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Qantas Airways offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Honolulu flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Honolulu?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Honolulu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $538 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Oakland to Honolulu.

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

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

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and HNL 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 Oakland to Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu from Oakland 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 Oakland to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $257 or less one-way and $439 or less round-trip.
  • Nonstop flights to Honolulu Airport (HNL) from Oakland Airport (OAK) are available with Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Other alternative airlines operating flights to Honolulu include Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines, although you should anticipate layovers before arriving at Honolulu.
  • Travelers heading to Oakland airport from downtown Oakland can hop onboard the BART train, which one can board from the Oakland station in the city center. The train trip costs around $8.60 and takes approximately 12min to arrive at the Coliseum station, from where one can ride the train for about 8min to the BART station situated near the airport’s terminals.
  • Travelers with special needs and disabilities can request porter services through their airline before landing at HNL. Inter-airport shuttles are fitted with ramps to ferry passengers with mobility challenges from one terminal to another. Text telephones and message boards are available around the facility for those with hearing difficulties.
  • Travelers can catch up on work, relax or enjoy some refreshments before a flight at OAK’s cozy Escape lounge found in T1 next to gate 8A. The lounge’s standard walk-in rate is around $45.
  • Long waiting times at Oakland Airport are better spent exploring the magnificent art installations like the vast glass window wall in T2 or the magnificent kinetic sculpture of bird wings found near the security checkpoint of T2.
  • Travelers with too much luggage can utilize HNL’s baggage carts, which they can obtain free of charge at the arrivals area. Travelers arriving in Honolulu can also rent strollers and beach chairs from the luggage storage area in T2.
  • Tired travelers can find cozy accommodations without having to travel far from HNL. The closest hotel, which is approximately 3min away from the terminals, is the comfortable Airport Honolulu hotel. One can also stay at the luxurious Best Western Plaza, situated about 5min away.

Prefer to fly direct from Oakland to Honolulu?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Oakland to Honolulu.
Find which airlines fly direct from Oakland Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Oakland to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Oakland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Korean Air, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Honolulu. 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 Oakland to Honolulu? 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 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
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Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

2.0 MediocreStephen, Jun 2025SAN - HNL
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Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

The Alaska app and website were not fully operational. I had to spend about 15 minutes at the counter doing things that should have been completed online. The agent was very nice and helpful, however.

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

they didn't fix a plane and we were delayed travelling an extra 12 hours.

This flight was how a flight should be. The flight from Hawaii to Seattle was terrible

Good. They checked my bag FOR FREE so I didnt have to try to hoist it up into the overhead compartment. Also, they served free beverages, which I appreciated.

Our big luggage never made it to Boston. Very crucial to get it ASAP as heart medication is in there.

Wish I got An email stating that I needed to check in at hawaiian even if I made my ticket thru alaska. I had to walk to terminal A from Terminal B.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

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

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

Hawaiian Airlines staff is always professional & quick & easy check in & boarding process

Customer service by Susan of Alaskan Air was outstanding. We missed our flight out of JFK. She got us rebooked the following day. Way to go Susan.

We boarded an hour and a half late because a coffee maker leaked in the plane. Then we had to wait for awhile to get off the plane because another plane was in our spot at the terminal. I had plans when I landed that I had to skip so it was pretty disappointing.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

The service was great and the crew was so friendly and attentive!

Flight attendants were friendlier than on previous flight from HNL-BOS

The flight crew made the trip pleasant considering they had to work in conditions similar to a sardine can.

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

While the staff was pleasant and helpful, the following observations are for your awareness. There was some delay on the tarmac on take off and landing. The paid lunch/food offerings were limited. Entertainment was only available on WiFi at a cost.

get E+, a must for 5 hours flight if you are tall

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

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