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$177+ Cheap flights from California to Hilo (ITO)

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LAX — ITO
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Hilo

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Round-trip from

$288
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$194
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$529
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Cheapest flights from California to Hilo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Hilo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 3/247:00 amSMF - ITO
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/314:25 pmITO - SMF
1 stop24h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/78:05 amSMF - ITO
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Tue 3/111:00 pmITO - SMF
2 stops15h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$414
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/277:00 amOAK - ITO
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/28:40 amITO - OAK
1 stop8h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$423
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/188:10 amSAN - ITO
1 stop12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/258:25 amITO - SAN
1 stop19h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 10/228:30 amSAN - ITO
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Tue 10/286:00 amITO - SAN
1 stop12h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$448
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 4/3010:10 amLAX - ITO
1 stop8h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/612:25 pmITO - LAX
1 stop8h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$449
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 5/57:45 amLAX - ITO
1 stop13h 15mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/1411:35 amITO - LAX
1 stop9h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$454
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 4/277:00 amSFO - ITO
1 stop10h 36mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/144:15 pmITO - SFO
1 stop12h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/18$468
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/299:05 amSJC - ITO
1 stop9h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/610:25 amITO - SJC
1 stop7h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:55 pmSFO - ITO
1 stop26h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/267:30 amITO - SFO
1 stop10h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$480
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 5/77:45 amLGB - ITO
1 stop9h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/218:22 amITO - LGB
1 stop8h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$494
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/276:30 amSFO - ITO
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Wed 4/26:00 amITO - SFO
2 stops13h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$494

Find flights from California to Hilo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Hilo 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Hilo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoHilo

SMF - ITO

SMFITO

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

7:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Hilo Intl

Mon 3/31

4:25 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$289

SacramentoHilo

SMF - ITO

SMFITO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 3/7

8:05 am-3:40 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Hilo Intl

Tue 3/11

1:00 pm-7:50 am

2 stops15h 50m

$414

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Thu 3/27

7:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Hilo Intl

Wed 4/2

8:40 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$423

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Tue 3/18

8:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Hilo Intl

Tue 3/25

8:25 am-6:30 am

1 stop19h 05m

$442

Los AngelesHilo

LAX - ITO

LAXITO

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

10:10 am-3:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Hilo Intl

Tue 5/6

12:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$449

San DiegoHilo

SAN - ITO

SANITO

San Diego

Thu 2/27

1:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Hilo Intl

Tue 3/4

12:15 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$454

Los AngelesHilo

LAX - ITO

LAXITO

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

7:45 am-6:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Hilo Intl

Wed 5/14

11:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$454

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

7:00 am-2:36 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Hilo Intl

Wed 5/14

4:15 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 00m

$468

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Tue 4/29

9:05 am-3:45 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Hilo Intl

Tue 5/6

10:25 am-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$473

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

9:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Hilo Intl

Tue 5/6

7:55 pm-6:13 am

1 stop7h 18m

$478

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Best time to book a flight from California to Hilo

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Travel insights for flights from California to Hilo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Hilo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from California to Hilo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $779). 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 ITO?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Hilo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Hilo by month

Plan your trip to Hilo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Hilo ranges from 7.4 - 15.5 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 15.5 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Hilo when rainfall is around 7.4 in.

Temperature in Hilo by month

Plan your trip to Hilo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Hilo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hilo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hilo. 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 Hilo. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Hilo to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Hilo from California?

    Hilo Intl (ITO), located 3.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Hilo.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $194. Users have also found prices from $227 and $239 on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Hilo?

    The most popular route from California to Hilo is Los Angeles - Hilo Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Hilo Intl or Ontario - Hilo Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Hilo 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 Hilo?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Hilo (average of $330). Flying from California to Hilo in July is currently the most expensive (average of $779). 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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from California to Hilo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from California to Hilo. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$200Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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