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 · 30 fares12-month low · $150

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Cheapest
Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Sep 17 · 1:10 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
$150
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 16 · 1:10 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
$151
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Sep 6 · 1:10 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
$162
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 143
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 8 · 10:54 PM· 5h 53m· Non-stop
$163
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 143
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Sep 6 · 10:54 PM· 5h 53m· Non-stop
$163
one-way
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United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLSat, Sep 5 · 12:05 AM· 5h 43m· Non-stop
$184
one-way
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United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Sep 4 · 12:05 AM· 5h 43m· Non-stop
$216
one-way
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 15 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXTue, Sep 22 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$240
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 15 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$240
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 16 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$240
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Sep 21 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$247
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 22 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$247
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 1158
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 1 · 4:05 PM· 5h 46m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSun, Sep 6 · 7:40 AM· 5h 15m· Non-stop
$254
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLSat, Sep 19 · 12:05 AM· 5h 43m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXTue, Sep 22 · 7:40 AM· 5h 15m· Non-stop
$258
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 22 · 12:05 AM· 5h 43m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 11:00 PM· 5h 24m· Non-stop
$258
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 825
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 30 · 3:15 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Oct 7 · 5:55 PM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$258
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 16 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Sep 25 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$262
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 556
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Oct 12 · 3:43 PM· 6h 5m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Oct 16 · 5:55 PM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$264
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 801
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Oct 13 · 2:00 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Oct 16 · 5:55 PM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$264
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 854
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Jul 26 · 3:47 AM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Jul 30 · 6:39 AM· 5h 21m· Non-stop
$273
total round-trip
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American Airlines · AA 143
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 16 · 9:54 PM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$278
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 825
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Oct 2 · 3:15 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSat, Oct 17 · 10:05 PM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$289
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 801
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Sep 17 · 2:00 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Sep 25 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$291
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLSat, Sep 12 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSat, Sep 19 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$294
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 2449
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 23 · 10:15 PM· 6h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Oct 1 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$296
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 803
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Sep 25 · 5:00 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSat, Oct 3 · 6:35 AM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$303
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 23 · 12:05 AM· 5h 43m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Sep 30 · 7:40 AM· 5h 15m· Non-stop
$304
total round-trip
Book →
United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 16 · 12:05 AM· 5h 43m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSat, Sep 19 · 7:40 AM· 5h 15m· Non-stop
$304
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 1888
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Sep 14 · 2:59 AM· 5h 57m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Sep 16 · 6:00 PM· 5h 26m· Non-stop
$305
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 15 · 1:10 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSat, Sep 19 · 6:35 AM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$308
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.

Jul
Low
from $273
Aug
Low
from $313
Sep
Low
from $240
Oct
Low
from $264
Nov
Peak
from $761
Dec
Peak
from $641
Jan
Shoulder
from $458
Feb
No data
Mar
Shoulder
from $443
Apr
Shoulder
from $467
May
No data
Jun
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: September from $240 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.