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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

Fri, 24 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:40 - 16:05HNL-LAX
5h 25mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:45 - 20:33LAX-HNL
5h 48mdirect
$494Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 27 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:36 - 05:00HNL-LAX
5h 24mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:30 - 11:49LAX-HNL
6h 19mdirect
$503Alaska Airlines
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Sun, 7 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
Delta Logo
19:10 - 08:46HNL-LAX
10h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:50 - 20:28LAX-HNL
5h 38mdirect
$509Delta
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Wed, 22 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:25 - 22:59HNL-LAX
8h 34m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 10:56LAX-HNL
5h 56mdirect
$510Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:34 - 23:59HNL-LAX
5h 25mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:52 - 23:59LAX-HNL
11h 07m1 stop
$512Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Sat, 25 Apr
Delta Logo
22:31 - 12:59HNL-LAX
11h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
13:10 - 16:14LAX-HNL
6h 04mdirect
$518Delta
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Wed, 8 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
22:07 - 10:58HNL-LAX
9h 51m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
14:00 - 23:59LAX-HNL
12h 59m1 stop
$521Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
United Airlines Logo
23:30 - 09:00HNL-LAX
7h 30m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:10 - 21:03LAX-HNL
5h 53mdirect
$523United Airlines
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Sun, 7 Sep - Mon, 8 Sep
United Airlines Logo
21:40 - 06:02HNL-LAX
5h 22mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:10 - 19:49LAX-HNL
5h 39mdirect
$524United Airlines
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Sat, 13 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:50 - 20:11HNL-LAX
9h 21m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:10 - 13:06LAX-HNL
5h 56mdirect
$540Hawaiian Airlines
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Booking Insights

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.

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 Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday 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 $428 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $788 and $782 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 $690 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 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$251
Best time to beat the crowds (27% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 AirlinesHNL-LAXJuly 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 AirlinesHNL-LAXApr 2024
Pack your own snacks and download your movies and shows in case the WiFi doesn’t work.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesHNL-LAXJan 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles was $164 for a one-way ticket and $322 for a return.

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

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Los Angeles flight route.

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

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner 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, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Honolulu and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $471 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $545 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $350 or less one-way and $580 or less round-trip.
  • 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.
Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Honolulu to Los Angeles

Monday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, +25 more

Aeromexico, Air Canada, +26 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Honolulu

Monday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, Air Canada, +27 more

Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +28 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
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No food but only snack was provided during the 6-hour flight from EWR to LAX. I was so hungry during the trip.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025EWR - LAX
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No food but only snack was provided during the 6-hour flight from EWR to LAX. I was so hungry during the trip.

Unfortunately 4 hour 40 minute delay because of airport then one hour into flight diverted back to Kona elderly man on plane got heart attack trying to get home some how

Hawaiian Airlines, like most US-based ones, constantly provide sub-par service and pack their planes to the max with all kinds of last-minute-purchase schemes. As a result, it makes every flight so uncomfortable and generates high health risk for its passengers. In one word, GREED rules the day!

I like the friendliness of the staff. The food choices were OK. I wish there was more options. The entertainment through the movie portal was alright.

Good experience on flight. But flight was delayed for takeoff by an hour, and Alaska posted the wrong landing time on its website. So the person who was designated to pick me up arrived 1 hour early and sat waiting for a long time at 11pm at night. This could have been avoided with better text and website communication by Alaska/Hawaiin Airlines

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

I liked Alaska better than other carriers that I have EVER used. Unfortunately, the plane from LAX to Guanacaste leg of my journey had some mechanical problems and had to return to LAX - causing my journey to be very long and added a day to my total trip. The Airline was very prompt in offering their apology and have given me credit to use for my next flight. I thought the terminal in LAX was too cold for comfort, especially if there is a long wait between flights.

Delay of more than 3 hours I didnt recieve neither a voucher for food Attention disaster

I'm a platinum member with American Airlines, however, my ticket did not display status and thus I did not board with an early group. I traveled with my two daughters and we were given a row of seats that did not recline. Not the treatment I would have expected for a platinum customer. The flight was also a bit late leaving Portland. Also on my flight to Portland we were not given premium seats. In fact, we were in the last row of the aircraft.

Alaska app and website had numerous problems so couldn’t get boarding passes or check seats

Ok but why they need to sell the ear buds?

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

Pre-Flight check-in Staff did a terrific job correcting a seat mis-assignment problem after I checked in the night before my flight. They really stepped up to make my flight home a joy. It was also my birthday, so the flight crew made me feel special a little treat.

Our flight delayed 2 hours, no WiFi in flight and the snack option isn’t great either.

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

Traveling with my 90 year old mother, the boarding process was great, the gate crew was very helpful and friendly. One of the flight attendants was kind enough to assist her to and from the restroom mid-flight and cater to any requests she had. I wish I flew Hawaiian Airlines more often, it was a great trip!

Tried using the check in email that Kayak sent out and it wouldn’t allow me to check in. It took me about 40 minutes on a chat with Alaska Airlines to get the proper link to get my boarding pass.

I DID NOT GO TO HAWAII ON HAWAIIAN AIRLINES. YOU DID NOT INFORM ME THAT BY CHOOSING BASIC ECONOMY, I MIGHT BE REQUIRED TO FLY STANDBY. I AM ELDERLY AS WAS MY COMPANION WHO IS ALSO SEVERELY DISABLED AND THERE WOULD BE NO WAY WE COULD TRAVEL ON STANDBY. THEY TOLD ME THAT ALL OF THE BASIC ECONOMY SEATS HAD BEEN SELECTED BY OTHER PASSENGERS AND WE HAD TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL $942 TO GET A SECURED SEAT ON THE PLAN AND, IN SPITE OF THE ADDITIONAL COST, WE WERE NOT ALLOW US TO AMEND OUR TRAVEL PLANS TO EXTEND OUR VACATION. ULTIMATELY, THE FLIGHT WAS DELAYED. WE WERE OFFERED A REFUND IF WE CANCELED OUR TRIP ALTOGETHER WHICH WE DID. IT IS YOUR DUTY TO INFORM YOUR CUSTOMERS OF THE POTENTIAL PROBLEMS THEY MAY FACE, AND YOU DID NOT DO SO. I WILL NOT UTILIZE YOUR SERVICES EVER AGAIN.

Half of my family members didn’t make it because they involuntary bumped off . And their seats where given away

Armrest controller on my seat 35D and nextbooennseat 35E did not work right. Hard to press buttons to recognize and 35D had constantnpressure either upmost down somit was nearly impossible to make selections. .

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

1. when we went to check in, our 2 first class seats had been CANCELED and the flight was sold out. This was done without our prior knowledge. It was all we could do to restore one first class seat for my wife and I flew economy. 2, Our flight home was scheduled to leave at 10:30 pm. Due to tsunami warnings, the roads were closed and our flight status was uncertain as to whether it would leave as scheduled. It was announced that it would now leave at 11:20 pm and the roads were now open since the tsunami had come and gone. We made a mad dash to the airport and checked in. Delays were announced at 12:30 pm, 1:30 am, 2:30 am and at 3:30 am it was canceled. Since this was a flight due to natural (tsunami) causes, there was no compensation. We were told to return at 1:00 pm the next day and our baggage would be kept on the plane since the same plane was going to leave at 1:00 pm. We had to return to our hotel for the rest of the night. The same plane did not leave at 1:00 pm and our baggage was gone! All in all, it was a miserable performance by UA. Information was hard to obtain and no one knew what was going on and what was going to happen. Hundreds of passengers slept on the floor, chairs, etc. No food and no water was made available to the passengers. It was a situation where UA could care less what was going on. As a one million mile flyer, I had not experienced anything like this before and it was hugely disappointing!

Ok. Get a different kosher caterer. The food was odd.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

Wonderful and fast TSA checkpoint. The line was fast and our gate was close by

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

Very good - being handicap it was very hard for me in a center aisle bulkhead seat that Zi was assigned think it was 29-G as I had a hard time opening the entertainment screen and tray table. 30-G would have maid it easier. I was assign 29-G as it was the only handicap seat without being charged even though I was handicap (disability)

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