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 · 6 fares12-month low · $173

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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.

Oct
Low
from $296
Nov
Low
from $316
Dec
Low
from $267
Jan
Low
from $328
Feb
Low
from $336
Mar
Peak
from $501
Apr
Peak
from $449
May
Peak
from $461
Jun
No data
Jul
No data
Aug
Peak
from $484
Sep
Peak
from $488

Cheapest next 12 months: December from $267 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.