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$125+ Cheap flights from California to Hawaii

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LAX — HNL
Aug 11 — Aug 181
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Cheap flight deals from California to Hawaii

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Hawaii flight deals. Data was last updated August 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(iWofly)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$407

Good round-trip deal

$307 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
From California to Hawaii
One-way flight from California to Hawaii
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Hawaii. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 6, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/251:28 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/5$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 10/232:54 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/6$261
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/29:45 amLAX - KOA
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Thu 9/49:47 pmKOA - LAX
1 stop12h 22mDelta
Deal found 8/4$261
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:30 amLAX - KOA
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Wed 9/103:40 pmKOA - LAX
1 stop11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/4$262
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/188:07 amLAX - KOA
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/231:23 pmKOA - LAX
1 stop6h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/4$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/239:00 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/159:32 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop10h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/6$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:15 amLAX - KOA
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Thu 9/189:15 amKOA - LAX
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 8/6$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:10 amSFO - KOA
1 stop10h 09mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/251:28 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/4$267
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/178:00 amKOA - SFO
1 stop9h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/5$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:00 pmLAX - KOA
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Fri 9/199:30 pmKOA - LAX
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Deal found 8/6$268
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/257:00 amLAX - KOA
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/253:19 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/4$269

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Hawaii that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Hawaii that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Hawaii

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/25

1:28 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$258

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

9:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/4

9:47 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop12h 22m

$261

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Thu 10/23

2:54 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$261

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

11:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Kona Intl

Wed 9/10

3:40 pm-5:40 am

1 stop11h 00m

$262

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

8:07 am-10:47 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Kona Intl

Wed 9/24

1:23 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$263

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Thu 10/23

9:00 pm-7:49 am

1 stop7h 49m

$264

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/15

9:32 pm-10:32 am

1 stop10h 00m

$265

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

10:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/18

9:15 am-10:25 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$266

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

7:10 am-2:19 pm

1 stop10h 09m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/25

1:28 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$267

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Fri 9/12

3:00 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

Kona Intl

Fri 9/19

9:30 pm-10:08 am

1 stop9h 38m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from California to Hawaii

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Hawaii

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Hawaii?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hawaii (average of $469). Flying from California to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to HI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Hawaii. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 6, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Hawaii as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Hawaii

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Hawaii. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 6, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to USHI are scheduled on a Monday (78 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (68 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hawaii

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hawaii. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hawaii. Reviews last updated August 6, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from California to Hawaii by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

California to Hawaii Travel Guide

Although both are known for their beautiful beaches and amazing weather, Hawaii and California have very different characters. Hawaii's dramatic volcanic terrain creates ever-changing coastlines and spectacular sights, and the lush rainforests and abundant flora and fauna can make it seem like you're exploring another world. With seven public islands available to explore and a thriving tourism industry that caters to visitors, there's always something to do in Hawaii.

If you're expecting California's smooth, sandy beaches, you might be in for a surprise when you head to Hawaii. Although there are plenty of sandy beaches, there are a lot of of lava outcroppings and rocky beaches as well. You may need to bring along some water shoes if you plan on exploring some of the rockier areas. The weather is also different. In particular, be prepared for a lot more humidity. While Hawaiians tend to share Californians' laid-back, friendly attitude, there is a strong Polynesian influence on Hawaiian culture. This is particularly obvious in the food and customs.

Whether you just want to explore some new beaches and take advantage of Hawaii's year-round warmth or you're planning an adventurous excursion into the rugged mountains and dense jungles, it's hard to go wrong with a Hawaiian vacation. Use our simple and efficient smart search tool to find the best flights from California to Hawaii.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Hawaii. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from California to Hawaii?

    Most flights from any California airport to any of the Hawaiian islands take around five hours. If you're departing from Los Angeles, you may be able to find a slightly shorter flight that takes a little over four and a half hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from California to Hawaii?

    Almost all major airlines have flights from California to Hawaii, including United and American. However, the most popular choices from California tend to be Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

  • How frequent are flights between California and Hawaii?

    There are plenty of flights between California and Hawaii, especially if you're flexible about which airports you fly in and out of. You can take your pick from dozens of options each day.

  • Which airports serve California to Hawaii?

    The most popular airports in California are Los Angeles International Airport, San Diego International Airport, John Wayne Airport, San Francisco International Airport and Sacramento International Airport. Hawaii has at least one airport on each island, including the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Lihue Airport, Hana Airport, Kahului Airport, Kalaupapa Airport, Lanai Airport and Kona International Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between California and Hawaii is cheapest?

    The cheapest direct route tends to be from Sacramento or San Francisco to Kahului Airport on Maui, although sometimes there are good deals to Honolulu International Airport as well.

  • Which airlines fly directly from California to Hawaii?

    There are various airlines operating daily non-stop flights from California to Hawaii. For instance, Hawaiian Airlines is most likely the airline with the most direct routes between the two states. There are flights from San Diego International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport. United Airlines offers direct routes from San Francisco International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport, to Kona International Airport, Kahului Airport and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Southwest Airlines has seasonal non-stop flights to Hawaii from California from airports like Sacramento International Airport, Oakland International Airport, San Jose International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and San Diego International Airport. Other airlines with direct routes are Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Delta Airlines and American Airlines.

  • What are the stopover options between California to Hawaii?

    Most of the flights between California and Hawaii are non-stop. However, depending on the airport you’re flying out of in California and your destination in Hawaii, there may be more options with a layover in between. If this is the case, the route may more likely have a stop in either Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Los Angeles International Airport or San Francisco International Airport. Flights with a layover can extend your trip to Hawaii around two or three hours, depending on where and how long your layover is.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from California to Hawaii?

    You do not necessarily need a passport to fly as a U.S. citizen between California and Hawaii. The only requirement is that you travel with a government-issued form of identification. However, a passport is an example of a valid form of ID for flying domestically within the United States. As for the visas, U.S. citizens to not need to obtain a visa when traveling between states, like California and Hawaii.

  • How popular is this California to Hawaii flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Hawaii one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Alaska Airlines flights start at $145 while deals on United Airlines start at $154 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Hawaii that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Hawaii flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Hawaii?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Hawaii.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Hawaii?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Hawaii by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Hawaii?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hawaii (average of $469). Flying from California to Hawaii in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines from California to Hawaii?

    If you’re flying to Hawaii from California and want to make your flight as eco-friendly as possible, you should consider choosing an airline that is taking steps towards achieving sustainable travel. Out of all the airlines servicing this route, Hawaiian Airlines is one of the top choices. Having started as early as 2016, the airline company has been looking for innovative ways to reduce carbon emissions during their flights by limiting the amount of fuel they burn per flight. The first demonstration flight proved to be successful as they were able to save 3,260 pounds of fuel, reducing carbon emissions by five metric tons. In addition to that, the airline has a new fleet of A321neos which is one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the modern age with a close to 16% difference in fuel efficiency. This just goes to show how much the airline is dedicated to flying more sustainably.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from California to Hawaii?

    As an individual, flying is without a doubt one of the things that significantly increase your carbon footprint. Therefore, honors are on you to make sure you make changes elsewhere to offset the carbon emissions. For example, instead of taking a cab to the airport, you could use public transport. There are trains and buses that offer transport to each airport in California, so you don’t have to worry about availability. Secondly, you could choose economy flights to Hawaii from California. This is because economy class carries more people which reduces the number of planes in the air and effectively reducing carbon emissions.

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Top 6 airlines flying from California to Hawaii

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Hawaii. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$180Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$199Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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