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

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 12:25
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:29.

The flight takes about 5h 30m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles takes 5h 30m, 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.

Return flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles range from $623 to $909, with an average of $759 over the past 12 months. Anything below $623 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 14% above the route average of $759. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $611 return via Kahului (OGG), compared with $758 for direct.

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

• Delta: 94% on time
• Southwest: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 91% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$177 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 737 MAX 8 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Los Angeles flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 31%, Morning flights for 26%, and Evening flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $576 to $3,580. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American Airlines
• JetBlue

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

One-way fares from Honolulu to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $322, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

Evening 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 Honolulu to Los Angeles route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 37 minutes.

Connecting flights from Honolulu to Los Angeles most commonly pass through:

• Kahului (OGG) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) – 25% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Honolulu to Los Angeles route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $719 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $838, a difference of $119. 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 Honolulu and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

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

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 41m, compared to 11h 57m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Los Angeles 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 cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American 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.

In addition to several DFS Duty Free Stores that can be found in Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, there is also a Hawaii Market in Terminal 2 that sells pre-packaged local foods. To go clothing shopping, drop by HNL Style, which is near the C Gates and has traditional Hawaiian clothing, such as floral shirts and leis.

Although smoking is prohibited just outside the doors of each terminal of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, there are a few spots where you can have a cigarette, such as in uncovered parking lots and in the median between Terminals 1 and 2. Always make sure that there is no official airport sign forbidding smoking, and that you are at least 20ft from all doors.

To stay somewhere budget friendly, book a room at the Super 8, as it provides a free shuttle to Los Angeles International Airport and is less than a 20m drive from Venice Beach. If you would prefer a hotel that is chic and stylish, the Embassy Suites by Hilton LAX North is a popular choice that also has a shuttle service and is a 10m drive from the beach.

If you would like to use public transportation to head to the city center, take one of the free "G" shuttle buses outside of the Arrivals terminals of Los Angeles International Airport to go to the Metro Green Line Aviation Station. From the metro station, you can then connect with several different stops in the city’s downtown.