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The Airport Honolulu Hotel is a casual choice that is less than a 5-minute drive from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and offers a free airport shuttle service for guests. The Pacific Marina Inn is a modern hotel that is a 3-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the Ala Moana Shopping Center.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has a USO Military Lounge located in Terminal 2 near the baggage claim and available for all active military members and their families. It provides travelers with complimentary drinks and snacks, television access, and a comfortable place to relax either before or after a flight.

If you are planning on flying with United Airlines, you will most likely be departing from Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport. In this terminal, you can find the B Grill by Boa Steakhouse that has an American-style menu, as well as the Rolling Stone Bar & Grill. The Wolfgang Puck Express is a convenient option for travelers that are tight on time and wish to purchase a to-go option.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located just under 3 miles from Pearl Harbor. The quickest way to travel between these two locations is by rental car or taxi, and the trip will take approximately 10 minutes. However, public transportation is also efficient, and the local bus can allow you to complete the trip in around 20 minutes.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Honolulu flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Honolulu. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $459 return via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared with $613 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$138 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu most commonly connect through:

• Kahului (OGG) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Kona Intl (KOA) – 12% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 10% of one-stop connections

Kahului (OGG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Los Angeles to Honolulu route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $584 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $660, a difference of $76. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Honolulu route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 35%, Afternoon flights for 22%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Honolulu:

• Earliest: departs at 07:00 and lands at 12:54
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 02:49.

The flight takes about 5h 54m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of $611. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu takes 5h 54m, covering 6,606 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $433 to $2,998. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $224, which is 32% below the typical average for this route.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 85% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 83% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Oakland (OAK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 07m, compared to 8h 29m via Kona Intl (KOA) and 9h 04m via San Francisco (SFO).

Honolulu is 3 hours behind Los Angeles (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Lucky Owl Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt

Return flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu range from $483 to $746, with an average of $611 over the past 12 months. Anything below $483 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • American Airlines
• • Delta
• • JetBlue