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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:55 pm
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 2:54 am.

The flight takes about 5h 55m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu takes 5h 55m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu range from C$ 493 to C$ 761, with an average of C$ 623 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 493 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 12% above the route average of C$ 623. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 469 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to C$ 625 for direct.

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: 89% on time
• Delta: 85% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 141 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Honolulu flights, with 41% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 26%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 441 to C$ 2,857. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 244, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Lucky Owl Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

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

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.

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 42 minutes.

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 C$ 596 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 674, a difference of C$ 78. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Flying via Oakland (OAK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 07m, compared with 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center, and Fort DeRussy. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

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.

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

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a carry-on 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.

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.