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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

Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
1:25 pm - 7:50 pmOAK-HNL
9h 25m1 stop
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6:20 am - 6:10 pmHNL-OAK
8h 50m1 stop
$308Southwest
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 4:05 pmOAK-HNL
12h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 6:10 pmHNL-OAK
8h 50m1 stop
$318Southwest
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:22 am - 9:50 amOAK-HNL
5h 28mnonstop
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11:17 am - 7:36 pmHNL-OAK
5h 19mnonstop
$324Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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9:45 am - 2:34 pmOAK-HNL
7h 49m1 stop
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11:17 am - 7:36 pmHNL-OAK
5h 19mnonstop
$329Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:22 am - 9:50 amOAK-HNL
5h 28mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 7:56 pmHNL-OAK
5h 11mnonstop
$330Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 2:34 pmOAK-HNL
7h 49m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 7:56 pmHNL-OAK
5h 11mnonstop
$335Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 3:03 pmOAK-HNL
8h 18m1 stop
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6:20 am - 9:15 pmHNL-OAK
11h 55m1 stop
$340Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 7:12 pmOAK-HNL
16h 17m2 stops
Delta Logo
8:55 pm - 4:31 pmHNL-OAK
16h 36m2 stops
$461Delta
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Mon, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 15
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 2:34 pmOAK-HNL
11h 39m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:25 pm - 12:23 pmHNL-OAK
12h 58m2 stops
$518Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Wed, Jun 4
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7:00 am - 3:27 pmOAK-HNL
11h 27m1 stop
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6:45 am - 10:45 pmHNL-OAK
13h 00m1 stop
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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 Mondays 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 $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $595 and $566 respectively.

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

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $798 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$139
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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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Flights from Oakland to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Oakland to Honolulu 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLJan 2025
Free airbuds so people can watch a movie
FSFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLOct 2024
Bring your own headset, else you need to pay for some, if you need them.

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 $139 for a one-way ticket and $308 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, 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 Boeing 737 MAX 8 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 $454 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 $527 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 $222 or less one-way and $447 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?

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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Top 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Honolulu

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9994 reviews
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2025SJC - PDX
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These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

Delayed flight due to mechanical issues. You only serve water or apple juice which is pathetic. To get to connecting flight you need to take a train so dumb. All in all it’s certainly not about the customer is it? You make that perfectly clear. It’s the last time I fly with you no matter how cheap your fares are!

My youngest didn't have a assigned seat until we biard6the plane.

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

One of the worst check-in experiences ever. Apparently, we were overweight and had to completely repack. They tried to charge us an extra $35 per bag on top of the standard checked baggage fee we had already paid in advance. Surprisingly, we managed to fit everything into our carry-ons and stayed under their precious 50-pound limit. (By the way, 23 kg is actually 50.7 lbs, so we couldn’t even go slightly over 50 according to the very unfriendly agent.)

Tight legroom. The breakfast was provided, which was a plus, and okay the taste.

Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

While the flight itself was pleasant, the process of checking in was difficult. The line was long and our connection time was but two hours. When we finally got to the Hawaiian agent and told him that we were traveling on Alaskan Airlines, he told us we would need to go to a different terminal. I told him that another Hawaiian Airlines agent had directed us to him. I’m looking at our tickets, he noticed that the Alaskan Airlines flight was to be managed by a second party. He ended admonish us for not telling us so Rather than considering that we might’ve been right in the first place.

Only problem my credit card had over three pending credit card charges for luggages. I hope these charges do not post. I have already contacted my credit card companies.

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.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

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.

Having enough fuel to get to our destination seems like it should be a given when you board a plane. Not in this case, delayed hours to refuel.

Friendly & on Time .Need to make sure the Hana Hou magazine is in front of each seat

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

I would like diabetic options for food. Seating was a little tight. Everything else went smooth

The first flight was better in terms of the aircraft.

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

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Well, this is my second flight from THE first one that I took and this one was from Manila to Guam. The flight was comfortable. I did end up in first class. However, I had to fight for it a little bit, but when I went to Guam, I had to stay an extra night there, which was accommodated by united Which I'm pleased for that. The only thing that I have to say is when a situation happens with a cancelation. And you got first class guests very important that you accommodate and make sure that they have their flights before everybody else does, because we pay big money for the service and it is not cheap also. Take note There are things that we have planned as well. So this kind of damaged the tail end of my vacation, which I lost out in $2500 worth of car rentals hotel fair in Honolulu, Hawaii. I'm really hoping that I can be reimbursed at least that money from the insurance that I have on the trip through united. I will be submitting that in as well. When I'm back in the United States, because I'm currently in Guam. Staying good night. I'm waiting for my next flight out. For tomorrow morning..

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

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