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Cheapest return fare
$467
Typical prices: $467-$613
Southwest
Wed 16/9Mon 21/9
HNL - LAX • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
$469
Typical prices: $512-$743
United Airlines
Fri 21/8Fri 28/8
HNL - LAX • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles (HNL-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Honolulu to Los Angeles

Wed, 16 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep
Southwest Logo
21:55 - 11:50
HNL
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LAX
10h 55m
2 stops
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15:55 - 21:10
LAX
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HNL
8h 15m
1 stop
$467Southwest
Fri, 21 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 05:55
HNL
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LAX
5h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
09:05 - 11:51
LAX
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HNL
5h 46mdirect
$469United Airlines
Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep
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23:39 - 11:38
HNL
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LAX
8h 59m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:59 - 22:56
LAX
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HNL
5h 57mdirect
$472Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 05:55
HNL
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LAX
5h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 18:30
LAX
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HNL
10h 35m
1 stop
$476United Airlines
Fri, 18 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep
Southwest Logo
21:30 - 14:10
HNL
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LAX
13h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
18:30 - 21:15
LAX
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HNL
5h 45mdirect
$477Southwest
Fri, 28 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 00:31
HNL
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LAX
8h 06m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:45 - 16:25
LAX
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HNL
7h 40m
1 stop
$479United Airlines
Tue, 20 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
Delta Logo
12:30 - 21:00
HNL
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LAX
5h 30mdirect
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08:45 - 11:30
LAX
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HNL
5h 45mdirect
$482Delta
Fri, 21 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 05:55
HNL
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LAX
5h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 16:25
LAX
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HNL
8h 30m
1 stop
$483United Airlines
Sat, 5 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 05:55
HNL
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LAX
5h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 19:28
LAX
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HNL
9h 03m
1 stop
$485United Airlines
Sun, 27 Sep - Mon, 19 Oct
Delta Logo
22:39 - 12:50
HNL
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LAX
11h 11m
1 stop
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11:57 - 19:48
LAX
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HNL
10h 51m
1 stop
$486Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Honolulu to Los Angeles, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Thursday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Monday is the cheapest day to fly and Friday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost $469 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $722 and $703 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $607 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$254
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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Flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Honolulu to Los Angeles 
LeoFlew with American Airlines
HNL
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LAX
July 2025
Avoid LAX if you can fly into other CA airport. LAX is very confusing. Our gate was adjacent to another that was boarding at the same time. We could not hear our boarding announcements. Almost missed our boarding group. Terminal 4 has multiple floors, the signs were okay, but a 3-D map is needed to fully comprehend your path. Very limited food options and super expensive restaurants with mediocre food (CrownLAX). Avoid LAX if your want a pleasant layover/transfer process.
Dr. SherrieFlew with United Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Apr 2024
Pack your own snacks and download your movies and shows in case the WiFi doesn’t work.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
HNL
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LAX
Jan 2024
Not many places to eat at LAX after 9 pm, sandwiches are 11.99 at the convenience store. Everything else was good at both airports.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles

  • Is there anywhere to go shopping in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    In addition to several DFS Duty Free Stores that can be found in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, there is also a Hawaii Market in Terminal 2 that sells pre-packaged local foods. To go clothing shopping, drop by HNL Style, which is near the C Gates and has traditional Hawaiian clothing, such as floral shirts and leis.

  • Where can I smoke at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    Although smoking is prohibited just outside the doors of each terminal of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, there are a few spots where you can have a cigarette, such as in uncovered parking lots and in the median between Terminals 1 and 2. Always make sure that there is no official airport sign forbidding smoking, and that you are at least 20ft from all doors.

  • Which hotels provide a shuttle to Los Angeles International Airport?

    To stay somewhere budget friendly, book a room at the Super 8, as it provides a free shuttle to Los Angeles International Airport and is less than a 20m drive from Venice Beach. If you would prefer a hotel that is chic and stylish, the Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX North is a popular choice that also has a shuttle service and is a 10m drive from the beach.

  • Does any form of public transportation connect Los Angeles International Airport with the city’s downtown?

    If you would like to use public transportation to head to the city center, take one of the free "G" shuttle buses outside of the Arrivals terminals of Los Angeles International Airport to go to the Metro Green Line Aviation Station. From the metro station, you can then connect with several different stops in the city’s downtown.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles was $254 for a one-way ticket and $467 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Los Angeles flight route: JetBlue, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Lufthansa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    There are direct flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Honolulu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $589 or less one-way.
  • Interested in nonstop flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles? Book your travel reservations with either Hawaiian or Sun Country Airlines. While Hawaiian Airlines is known for giving travelers complimentary drinks and snacks, Sun Country Airlines often has affordable deals.
  • To get some work done before your flight takes off from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), go to the Main Store & Business Center that can be found in Terminal 2. In addition to having computer rentals and selling shipping supplies, this business center also offers copying services at $0.30 a sheet.
  • If you are an active-duty military member, go to the USO Lounge that is in Terminal 2 of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Open daily from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, this lounge provides guests with free access to Internet, a children’s play room, snacks, and televisions.
  • For travelers that are hoping to take a quick shower after their flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles has landed, head to either the KAL Lounge or United Club at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Both lounges contain shower facilities, as well as shampoo, soap, towels, and hairdryers.
  • Los Angeles International Airport has a large selection of restaurants and dining options that you can choose from if you’re feeling hungry after your travels. Deli & Co is in Terminal 1 and serves sandwiches and salads, while Food and Bounty is in Terminal 4 and has a traditional American menu.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Honolulu to Los Angeles.
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Direct departures

Honolulu to Los Angeles

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Alaska Airlines,American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
Hawaiian AirlinesOverall score based on 2822 reviews
7.7Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.0Boarding
6.9Food
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Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2025
HNL - LAX
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Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

Good except that I couldn’t change seat and made me wait untill I checked in

I loved the clean plane, complimentary sandwich, chocolates and drink choices. I loved how far the economy seats recline. I love the free starlink wifi.

The new 787 was awesome! So updated and with the times! Very upstate! Hawaiian is very service oriented and you feel the Aloha!

Paid for extra leg room but seat was still uncomfortable! Not flying Hawaiian again.

Super disappointed with the food. For first-class it was very low quality. For the price of the ticket, I was expecting so much more from Hawaiian Airlines.

One hour delay. No Wi-Fi. Old aircraft. Nasty food

Overall, good flight and quiet cabin! Took the red eye home from Honolulu to LAX!

Gate change in HNL was a bit abrupt. Passengers were very hot in the airplane for about an hour due to no air conditioning. The explanation was insufficient, something with ground crew. Very little updates were announced. I guess HAL moved their terminal to the International terminal in LAX. To reach the gate was almost a mile walk.

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