$164 Cheap Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles (HNL-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $164 for one-way flights and $300 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Fri, Jan 16 - Wed, Jan 21
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$300 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 16 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Jan 21, priced at $300 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Tue, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 17
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$313 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Jan 17, priced at $313 found 4 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Sat, Mar 14
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$322 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Fri, Mar 13 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Sat, Mar 14, priced at $322 found 1 hour ago
United
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$322 Roundtrip, just found
$322
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $322 just found
Delta
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$322 Roundtrip, just found
$322
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $322 just found
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$322 Roundtrip, just found
$322
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $322 just found
Bargain Flight
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Feb 4
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$327 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Feb 4, priced at $327 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 9
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$327 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $327 found 7 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 24
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$329 Roundtrip, just found
$329
Roundtrip
just found
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $329 just found
United
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
HNL
Oahu
LAX
Los Angeles
$331 Roundtrip, just found
$331
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jun 1 from Oahu to Los Angeles, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $331 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $190 - $507 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Los Angeles

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Bob Hope BUR. Average driving time to city center is 18 minutes. Flights from $446
BUR
Bob Hope
Average driving time to city center18 min
Flights from $446
Select flight to Long Beach Municipal LGB. Average driving time to city center is 27 minutes. Flights from $473
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
Average driving time to city center27 min
Flights from $473
Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$299
Distance
2552 mi
Average flight time
8 hours 26 mins

Honolulu to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Honolulu to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles are during the month of January. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Honolulu to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Honolulu to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $164 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Honolulu to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Honolulu to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $164 or cheap return flight from $300 from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flying in January may help you find better deals, as it's the cheapest month for flights between HNL and LAX. You'll typically find the lowest prices during off-peak months.
Which airlines fly direct from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Select from 6 airlines that fly direct from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). These include:

  • American Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
While prices can change depending on your travel dates, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines are often among the top picks for flights between Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) and Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). You can also compare carriers on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the best deal for your HNL to LAX flight.
How many flights per day from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With an average of 13 nonstop flights departing from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) daily, you'll be off on your next adventure in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
More people fly between HNL and LAX at 2 PM than at any other time. Looking for a quieter experience? Pick a flight outside the busiest times and there's a chance you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from HNL to LAX?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of choices for flights from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The first flight of the day taking off from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) is at around 7:00AM UTC-10. Board this flight and you'll reach Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 2:33PM UTC-8. The total time in the air is 5h 33m.
How long does it take to fly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
The average flight time from HNL to LAX is 5 hours and 27 minutes, covering a distance of 2,600 mi.
What airline has the least delays from HNL to LAX?
Southwest Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), with an on-time rating of 94%. Use the Expedia App to see your flight schedule before you go and get immediate updates about any changes.
What is the best time to fly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To reach Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) without delays, pick a flight that leaves Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL)?
Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) offers direct flights to Los Angeles. These are some of the airports you can fly to without stops:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB)
  • Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from HNL to LAX are generally more expensive. To lock in the best prices, start looking for flights well in advance. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, you may score a cheap fare just before your departure.
Is it cheaper to book a HNL to LAX flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a HNL to LAX flight and hotel package with Expedia could lead to significant savings. Better still, having everything in one place takes the hassle out of travel planning. Just pick your flights and select from our extensive range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like tours, activities and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you booked your HNL to LAX flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it at no cost. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal for more information.

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