How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu?

Non-stop flights on LAX → HNL are typically around 5.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu?

The main carriers on this route are Hawaiian, Delta, American, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu?

Historically the lowest fares land in April, May, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.

How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Honolulu?

Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.

Can I book directly on destination.com?

The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.

LAX → HNL

Los Angeles to Honolulu flights.

Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Honolulu (HNL), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.

Flying time
~5.5h non-stop
Airlines
Hawaiian, Delta, American, United
Cheapest months
April, May, September

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Los Angeles → Honolulu · 7 fares12-month low · $156

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🌱 GreenestCheapest
Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Oct 22 · 1:00 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
$156
one-way
Great priceSimilar fares $265–$349
≈10k Aeroplan ptsest.Book →
Alt date · 1 day earlier
Alaska Airlines · AS 888
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Oct 21 · 3:32 AM· 5h 49m· Non-stop
$162
one-way
Live search your date →
Alt date · 3 days earlier
Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Oct 19 · 1:00 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
$166
one-way
Live search your date →
Alt date · 3 days later
Southwest · WN 1056
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Oct 25 · 1:30 AM· 5h 50m· Non-stop
$189
one-way
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Alt date · 1 day earlier
Alaska Airlines · AS 888
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Oct 21 · 3:32 AM· 5h 49m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Oct 28 · 6:37 AM· 5h 23m· Non-stop
$335
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day later
Southwest · WN 1056
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Oct 23 · 1:30 AM· 5h 50m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXTue, Oct 27 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$337
total round-trip
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Alt date · 1 day later
Alaska Airlines · AS 888
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Oct 23 · 3:32 AM· 5h 49m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXMon, Oct 26 · 6:37 AM· 5h 23m· Non-stop
$355
total round-trip
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About Los Angeles → Honolulu

20+ daily non-stops across five carriers. Southwest's entry has compressed fares 30-40% vs pre-2019 baseline.

Typical non-stop flying time is around 5.5 hours. Major carriers on this route include Hawaiian, Delta, American, United, Southwest. Fares are usually cheapest in April, May, September — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.

Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Honolulu

Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → HNL for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.

Sep
Low
from $311
Oct
Low
from $308
Nov
Low
from $311
Dec
Low
from $252
Jan
Shoulder
from $349
Feb
Low
from $265
Mar
No data
Apr
No data
May
No data
Jun
Peak
from $453
Jul
No data
Aug
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: December from $252 round-trip. Run a live search →

Booking window tip

Medium-haul is the classic 6-10 week booking window. Fares drift down as the departure gets closer until about 21 days out, then start climbing fast. Tuesday and Wednesday departures are typically 10-18% cheaper than Friday or Sunday.

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Questions, answered

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu?
Non-stop flights on LAX → HNL are typically around 5.5 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu?
The main carriers on this route are Hawaiian, Delta, American, United. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Honolulu?
Historically the lowest fares land in April, May, September. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Honolulu?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
The Book button on each fare opens the airline or OTA (Trip.com, Kiwi, Expedia, Booking, Priceline, etc.) that's actually selling that ticket. You complete payment there at the same price you saw here — we never add a markup.