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 · $187

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Cheapest
Southwest · WN 1570
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Jul 21 · 9:15 PM· 6h 40m· 1 stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Aug 19 · 7:30 AM· 6h 20m· 1 stop
$187
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 854
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Aug 2 · 3:47 AM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSun, Aug 30 · 9:59 AM· 5h 39m· Non-stop
$188
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 854
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Jul 16 · 3:47 AM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXMon, Aug 17 · 6:39 AM· 5h 21m· Non-stop
$191
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 955
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Jul 13 · 10:15 PM· 6h 40m· 1 stop
$211
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 1610
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Jul 16 · 11:25 PM· 6h 51m· 1 stop
$225
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 476
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Jul 19 · 11:50 PM· 6h 46m· 1 stop
$226
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 1375
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Jul 15 · 11:25 PM· 8h 49m· 1 stop
$229
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Jul 15 · 1:00 AM· 5h 53m· Non-stop
$230
one-way
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American Airlines · AA 1313
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Jul 12 · 2:25 AM· 5h 44m· Non-stop
$234
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 854
OutboundLAX → HNLSat, Jul 11 · 3:47 AM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
$236
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 1610
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Jul 9 · 11:25 PM· 6h 51m· 1 stop
$238
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Aug 5 · 1:00 AM· 5h 53m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Aug 26 · 6:35 AM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$248
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Aug 6 · 1:00 AM· 5h 53m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Aug 26 · 9:33 PM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$248
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 854
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Aug 7 · 3:47 AM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Aug 27 · 10:55 PM· 5h 27m· Non-stop
$253
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 1610
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Aug 7 · 11:25 PM· 6h 51m· 1 stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Aug 28 · 10:10 PM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$256
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Aug 23 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Aug 27 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$260
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLSun, Aug 9 · 1:00 AM· 5h 53m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSun, Aug 30 · 9:59 AM· 5h 39m· Non-stop
$274
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Oct 1 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Oct 8 · 7:25 AM· 5h 30m· Non-stop
$276
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 377
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Aug 3 · 1:40 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXMon, Aug 24 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$277
total round-trip
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United Airlines · UA 1170
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Jul 2 · 12:05 AM· 5h 39m· Non-stop
$279
one-way
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Alaska Airlines · AS 624
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Nov 12 · 4:30 PM· 6h 1m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Nov 20 · 12:00 AM· 5h 22m· Non-stop
$283
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 801
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Sep 9 · 2:00 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 6:35 AM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$284
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 854
OutboundLAX → HNLSat, Jul 25 · 3:47 AM· 5h 47m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXSat, Aug 15 · 6:39 AM· 5h 21m· Non-stop
$285
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 888
OutboundLAX → HNLWed, Oct 28 · 3:32 AM· 5h 49m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Nov 4 · 12:00 AM· 5h 22m· Non-stop
$285
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 803
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Nov 3 · 6:15 PM· 6h 2m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXTue, Nov 17 · 6:05 PM· 5h 23m· Non-stop
$287
total round-trip
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Alaska Airlines · AS 801
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 15 · 2:00 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 10:55 PM· 5h 27m· Non-stop
$289
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 809
OutboundLAX → HNLThu, Sep 17 · 1:10 AM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXThu, Sep 24 · 10:55 PM· 5h 27m· Non-stop
$293
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 801
OutboundLAX → HNLTue, Sep 1 · 2:00 PM· 5h 58m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXWed, Sep 9 · 6:35 AM· 5h 25m· Non-stop
$294
total round-trip
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Southwest · WN 1320
OutboundLAX → HNLFri, Sep 18 · 1:30 AM· 5h 45m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Sep 25 · 7:25 AM· 5h 20m· Non-stop
$297
total round-trip
Book →
Alaska Airlines · AS 1888
OutboundLAX → HNLMon, Aug 24 · 2:59 AM· 5h 57m· Non-stop
ReturnHNL ← LAXFri, Aug 28 · 6:00 PM· 5h 26m· Non-stop
$297
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.

Jun
Peak
from $424
Jul
Low
from $187
Aug
Low
from $188
Sep
Low
from $276
Oct
Shoulder
from $285
Nov
Shoulder
from $283
Dec
Peak
from $395
Jan
Peak
from $440
Feb
No data
Mar
Peak
from $446
Apr
Peak
from $457
May
No data

Cheapest next 12 months: July from $187 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.