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Cheapest round-trip
$334
Typical prices: $396-$647
Alaska Airlines
Sat 1/20Sat 1/27
SNA - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$167
Typical prices: $260-$372
Delta
Sat 1/6
SNA - HNL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between Santa Ana and Honolulu. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $449 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu (SNA-HNL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Santa Ana to Honolulu

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 8:58 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
12h 37m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:14 pm - 9:31 amHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 17m1 stop Portland
$334Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
11:59 am - 8:38 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
10h 39m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
8:50 pm - 9:03 amHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 13m1 stop Salt Lake City
$334Delta
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:05 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
8h 50m1 stop San Francisco
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11:30 pm - 12:06 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 36m1 stop San Francisco
$334United Airlines
Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 9
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7:31 pm - 10:45 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
17h 14m1 stop San Francisco
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:58 am - 8:18 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
9h 20m1 stop Portland
$334Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
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7:59 pm - 11:10 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
17h 11m1 stop San Francisco
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7:00 am - 9:10 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
12h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$334Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 8:24 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
15h 09m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
9:35 pm - 12:45 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
13h 10m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$334Delta
Tue, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
2:00 pm - 7:45 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
7h 45m1 stop Oakland
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8:10 am - 8:25 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 15m2 stops San Diego Sacramento Intl
$340Southwest
Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 8
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 10:05 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
8h 50m1 stop San Francisco
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10:50 pm - 12:06 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
11h 16m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$340United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
12:05 pm - 9:20 pmSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
11h 15m2 stops Sacramento Intl San Diego
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 8:25 pmHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
10h 15m2 stops San Diego Sacramento Intl
$345Southwest
Sat, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:02 pm - 11:20 amSNA  Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-HNL Honolulu
19h 18m1 stop Portland
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3:31 pm - 9:53 amHNL  Honolulu-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
16h 22m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$346Alaska Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Santa Ana to Honolulu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu typically range from $396 to $647. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $334, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Santa Ana to Honolulu. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 61% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Honolulu at $340 round-trip.
•April ($764) and November ($645) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 124% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Santa Ana to Honolulu flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

$167
Beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 21% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Santa Ana to Honolulu

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Santa Ana to Honolulu flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

    A nonstop flight from Santa Ana to Honolulu takes 00m, covering 2,579 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Santa Ana to Honolulu flight?

    Round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu range from $396 to $647, with an average of $543 over the past 12 months. Anything below $396 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Santa Ana to Honolulu changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $334 to $2,035. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Santa Ana to Honolulu looking right now?

    One-way fares from Santa Ana to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $186, which is 39% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Honolulu Airport (HNL)?

    Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

    Flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu usually depart from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu pass through?

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

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 47% of one-stop connections
    • Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Oakland (OAK) - 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Santa Ana to Honolulu. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $878, a difference of $456.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Santa Ana to Honolulu?

    Flying via San Jose (SJC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 20m, compared with 8h 22m via Oakland (OAK) and 8h 37m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

  • What is the time difference between Santa Ana and Honolulu?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Honolulu?

    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.

  • What are the qualifications for special group fare?

    Typically, you'll add up to six people to the same reservation with American Airlines. But when traveling as a group of ten or more, use the Group & Meeting Travel option to get discounted tickets. Group fares have a flexible schedule, and you can change the name on each ticket one time for free. There must be at least one flight segment in which all passengers in the group fly together.

  • Do I have a choice of seats, or can I change my seat assignment across all fares?

    With United Airlines, you can pre-select a seat or change your assigned seat in all ticket classes but the Basic Economy. Basic Economy seats are automatically assigned during the initial online booking and can only be changed once check-in opens. Ask the United agents at the gate if the seats are available or buy the Economy Plus seat.

  • Can I fly with my electric wheelchair aboard the aircraft?

    Alaska Airlines safely keeps electric wheelchairs in the cargo hold because some batteries may have corrosive elements and must be removed, wrapped, and tagged for safety reasons. Remember to carry a written user manual on disassembling and reassembling your electric wheelchair. However, manual wheelchairs, walkers, and canes can stay in the passenger cabin.

  • Which items count as carry-ons?

    American Airlines require carry-on bags to be at most 22 x 14.2 x 9.1 inches, including wheels and handles. Personal items must not be bigger than 17.7 x 13.8 x 7.9 inches. Musical instruments and pet carriers count as carry-on baggage, but safety child seats, mobility devices, medical appliances, breast milk coolers, breast pumps, and diaper bags do not.

Your guide to booking Santa Ana to Honolulu flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average $422, about $456 less than Saturday fares (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Santa Ana to Honolulu trip for February. Fares historically average $340 round-trip in that month - typically $424 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Honolulu Airport.

    • Airport Honolulu Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    • Pacific Marina Inn Airport Hotel
    • Best Western The Plaza Hotel Honolulu Airport
  • For a quicker trip, choose airlines that offer one layover between John Wayne Airport (SNA) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), like United Airlines, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines. Common stopover points are San Jose Int'l Airport (SJC), Seattle-Tacoma (SEA), Portland Int'l Airport (PDX), Oakland Int'l Airport (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) Airport, and Las Vegas (LAS) Airport. However, American Airlines and Delta will likely have a second stopover at Kahului Airport (OGG) or Kona International Airport (KOA).
  • When bringing a minor (5-14 years) to John Wayne Airport (SNA) so they can travel alone to Honolulu International Airport (HNL), allow an extra 30 minutes for processing of the child's flight. United Airlines flight attendants will put the child's travel documents in an envelope and give them a wristband identifying him as an unaccompanied minor. The child is escorted to the aircraft with courtesy/priority boarding.
  • Enjoy the convenience of automatic check-in with Southwest Airlines EarlyBird Check-In at an additional fee. Instead of waiting 24 hours before your flight, you can reserve your boarding position 36 hours before scheduled departure. With improved seat selection, you have a high chance to grab your favorite seat and overhead storage.
  • Fly in an eligible cabin class like Delta One or have a SkyTeam Elite Plus status to enjoy unlimited access to Delta Sky Club Lounge at various stopover points. At Salt Lake City International (SLC) Airport, the lounge is on Level 2 of Concourse A, and at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International (MSP) Airport, you'll find the premier lounge on Concourse C of Terminal 1 near Gate C12. If your flight passes via SEA, check out Delta Sky Club Lounge on Concourse A next to Gate 1.
  • If you like watching your pet close by, choose an airline that accepts pets in the cabin, e.g., American, Delta, and United Airlines. On a flight by Southwest Airlines, avoid seats in the exit row or sections without under-seat stowage in front – they have no space for pets. Also, they do not accept animals as checked baggage; only six pets are allowed per flight.

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