£97 Find Cheap Flights from California to Hawaii

1 adult

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Hawaii

Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 26% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Hawaii

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£97
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Honolulu

Flights from California to Hawaii: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to Hawaii 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSMF-HNLMar 2025
Bring a blanket for the flight and your own snacks. WiFi on the plane was great and the leg room in our seats was good also
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLApr 2025
Trust me and buy the ticket with Hawaiin Airlines. Sooo worth it.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLGB-OGGApr 2025
Long Beach airport is great. Quick and easy entry and exit.
William DrewFlew with SouthwestSJC-HNLDec 2024
If you're flying from San Jose, arrive at the airport early. You never know how long the line at TSA will be. If you have time, the airport has well-designed facilities and reasonable priced restaurants. The Southwest ground staff is professional and will help you through the check-in and cattle call boarding process
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-OGGJan 2025
a must, you need a to car to get around there is a lot to see. There’s a lot of good food plus try the shave ice cone. I haven’t seen any bad vibes the people here mind their own business. The food can be pricey at Maui so be ready and save.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLDec 2024
Not sure if all airlines charge just to get a seat but find an airline that doesn’t nickel & buck you to death. So you know when you go you have a seat otherwise fly Southwest
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSFO-HNLFeb 2025
Stick with Hawaiian Airlines for the best exprrience
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLJan 2025
Free airbuds so people can watch a movie
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSFO-HNLJan 2025
Better grasp on what weather conditions will be and how you will respond. I shouldn’t have to sleep on the terminal floor tonight yet here I am…
JonathanFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLDec 2024
Don’t take Hawaiian air if you don’t want to be delayed.
LeiFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-HNLOct 2024
I used to think Hawaiian. But now I recommend, Alaskan and Delta
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-OGGOct 2024
Try a different airline. They may be a bit more honest.
William DrewFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLNov 2024
Arrive at least two hours before your flight.
FSFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-HNLOct 2024
Bring your own headset, else you need to pay for some, if you need them.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-KOAJun 2024
Dress with a tank top under your sweater because once you exit the plane, the Kona heat will hit you like an oven
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-OGGJul 2024
New flight was on southwest, not direct, one layover, but service was top notch. Excellent considering conditions it was booked under
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLGB-OGGAug 2024
Long Beach is a great airport and I would gladly fly out of there than LAX
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesONT-HNLJul 2024
TSA was super fast. Easy airport to navigate.
ToddFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-LIHJul 2024
Used to love Alaska but they stoped direct flights from Oakland. Southwest non-stop departure times mare not as convenient which is why we chose Hawaiian for this trip to Kauai .
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-HNLMay 2024
I suggest packing a big snack bag and a large water bottle in case there are any issues with the flight causing a delay. When there are delays, no food is served, so you are stuck in a chair hungry and thirsty.
RobertFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-OGGMay 2024
Hawaiian Airlines is the best. With food service , good entertainment and great customer service. Can’t go wrong.
BryanFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-OGGMay 2024
Airlines are becoming much stricter in limiting people to one carry-on bag and one personal item.
MichaelFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-HNLMar 2024
Get there early as possible for the long haul across the Pacific.
AlexandraFlew with United AirlinesLAX-HNLApr 2024
Delta is much better in terms of seat comfort and entertainment options.
phoFlew with Alaska AirlinesSJC-HNLMay 2024
Singapore airlines are pretty good with everything.. SJC is good small airport
JeffreyFlew with Alaska AirlinesSFO-HNLMar 2024
Try not to book a completely filled flight..
LaurenFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-OGGFeb 2024
If you’re flying on the 8am flight, they serve a yummy breakfast sandwich. Maybe skip breakfast in the airport. Oh and you can buy top ramen onboard too, and they’ll pour in hot water for you!
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesOAK-LIHFeb 2024
Most food and snacks are an extra charge. But the price of the flight makes that inconvenience worth it
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesLAX-LIHFeb 2024
Show up early! I didnt know it was international terminal.. and AirTags!
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesSFO-KOAFeb 2024
Be prepared for delays- otherwise check-in was easy and simple!
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSMF-HNLFeb 2024
Hawaiian pretty good, except for the lack of Wi-Fi

FAQs for booking flights from California to Hawaii

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Hawaii?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Hawaii.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Hawaii?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Hawaii is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Hawaii?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to Hawaii with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Hawaii?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Hawaii up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Hawaii?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Hawaii is Kahului Airport (OGG), with an average flight price of £116.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Hawaii?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Hawaii is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £226. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £285 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £323 on average. Morning departures are around 14% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £421.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Hawaii?

    The cheapest ticket to Hawaii from California found in the last 72 hours was to Honolulu, at £156 return. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £156.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Hawaii?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Hawaii is February, when tickets cost £229 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £719 and £422 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Hawaii?

    To get a below-average price on the flight from California to Hawaii, you should book around 12 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Hawaii?

    An average direct flight from California to Hawaii takes 8h 38m, covering a distance of 2531 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) with an average flight time of 5h 21m.

See more FAQs

Top 5 airlines serving from California to Hawaii

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from California to Hawaii? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9918 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
7.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Personal demeanor not good on flight returning to LAX..Great and superb on the way to Portland

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LAX - PDX
Read more Alaska Airlines reviews

Personal demeanor not good on flight returning to LAX..Great and superb on the way to Portland

Awful. We got the last seats and they don't recline. We've been on this horrible journey since 6am and won't get to our destination almost a full day later. Oh and no food, either. Never again.

No non-alcoholic drinks available except water and small apple juice cans.

Flight attendant took my carefully folded coat and flung it across the aisle to the bin across the way. Where one of the passengers rescued it for me, because that just wasn’t right!!

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

First time flying with any airline that has decent seating. Great experience crew was friendly and the pilot was as well.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours and 30 minutes without any explanation.

the flight was delayed twice and then delayed from taking off.

Amazing. They work with my disabilities with such kindness, attention, wnd diligence. They make it easy for those of us who need a little more extra care.

A little delay but nice flight, nice team. Thank you.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

My seat was changed at the last minute and I was moved to the last row, right next to the bathroom despite selecting my seat well in advance. I was also made to check my carry on due to space but when I got on the plane there was significant empty overhead space. Picking up my carry on from the luggage carousel added time to my trip which had already been extended due to delay.

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

A cold sandwich would be much better than the warm gummy croissant.

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

They cancelled our flight and one after and then crammed everyone on a late flight. Refused to give us a meal voucher because the delay was less than 3 hours. In the end the delay was 4 hours. No reason was ever given for the cancelled flights. Fly Southwest!

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

There was mention of a complimentary magazine but none were in the seat pockets. The flight is short so understandable not having food or a snack.

Flight delayed. Then left much later than new time. 88 year old dad waiting at Kona airport for ages.

This is my first time flying Hawaiian. It was so disorganized and poorly coordinated, resulting in the most unacceptable delay

Hawaiian airlines canceled my flight the night before my a due to weather. This is fine, I know this happens. In the email alerting me to the cancellation they said they would reach out to reschedule. I got this email at dinner time the night before the trip. I didn’t hear back so I called and was on hold for hours, I tried their texting questions option and never heard back. I tried to chat with a representative online, the website says you can chat and have questions answered but there is no link to a chat option anywhere on the site. After hours trying to get someone to communicate with me about the details of the cancellation and my rescheduling options I have up, got the flight refunded and booked a much more expensive last minute flight. Nonexistent customer service, I’ll never fly Hawaiian again.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

Easy to board. Flight was super crowded though so I didn't sleep well on that cross country red-eye flight. The aisles seem ot have gotten narrower and the seat smaller whn luggage and people are getting bigger so it would be AWESOME to have more space and breathing room in general ;)

Pilot Erika DeLong made us feel safe and at ease in a frankly scary time to be flying. Her warm smile and greeting and excellent command of the aircraft in foggy bumpy weather helped us all to calm our nerves and get us home safely.

Plenty of room for me and the cat in Premium Economy. Seat was comfortable. Boarding was a breeze. The lady at the special check-in desk was great, super helpful and professional.

Wish movie and music choices changed more often. Mostly same from a month or two ago when I last flew.

It was good. Just that the seats could not be reclined. The people behind were not ready to let the chairs be reclined

Had a hard time finding my assigned seat. No attendants to assist.

The plane was late and then sat on the runway for almost 45 minutes before taking off.

We kept being told that the flight was full and that all overhead compartments were full and therefore had to check in our hand luggage. We were some of the last people to board and noticed that there was still sufficient space in the overhead compartments. We were obliged to check in hand luggage when there was space and so had to wait at luggage retrieval which took a while to then noticed damage to our luggage - not a great experience!

This was an overnight flight. There was no meal service in first class, just a simple snack basket was offered along with beverages. There should have been some type of continental breakfast prior to arrival in PHL. As an Executive Platinum American Airlines Advantage member, I received no name recognition from the first class flight attendant. When disembarking at PHL, the flight attendants were more interested in their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as they disembarked.

The flight was quick and to the point. The crew just did their job w/o excessive talking and everything was just perfect.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

Amazingly comfy flight - I had upgraded for a reasonable price and it was worth it. The food also was good.

Had to wait on pilot and crew to depart and had to wait to arrive at the gate because they only had 2 crews working. Delays, delays....Planes just keep getting smaller and tighter and they nickle and dime for everything. When will an airline actually wake up and make flying more enjoyable?

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

I paid for what I got which was cheap, I brought my own entertainment. I knew what to expect, so I could be prepared. If you’re flying economy, check in early like me. I have no problems with my flight, was on time, staff were friendly, and overall good experience.

After several delays and being rebooked onto a layer flight, I had to speak to three AA agents for baggage claim to get an attendant. All were in foul mode and reluctant to assist or offer any assistance.

Book cheap flights from California to Hawaii

Recent return flight deals

14/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 40mSFO-HNL
14/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 05mHNL-SFO
£190
14/5Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 40mSFO-HNL
15/5Thu
directAlaska Airlines
5h 20mHNL-SFO
£194
27/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 34mSFO-HNL
5/6Thu
directUnited Airlines
5h 03mHNL-SFO
£201
29/5Thu
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
9h 56mSFO-HNL
5/6Thu
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 25mHNL-SFO
£202
27/5Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
9h 56mSFO-HNL
3/6Tue
1 stopHawaiian Airlines
8h 55mHNL-SFO
£205
13/5Tue
1 stop
14h 05mSFO-OGG
15/5Thu
direct
5h 05mOGG-SFO
£214
29/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
5h 24mSFO-HNL
5/6Thu
directUnited Airlines
5h 03mHNL-SFO
£219
21/8Thu
1 stopDelta
10h 40mSJC-HNL
26/8Tue
1 stopDelta
9h 37mHNL-SJC
£223
7/5Wed
directDelta
5h 51mLAX-HNL
7/5Wed
directDelta
5h 25mHNL-LAX
£227
13/8Wed
1 stop
9h 15mLAX-HNL
20/8Wed
direct
5h 17mHNL-LAX
£248

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Recent one-way flight deals

13/5Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 40mSFO-HNL
£97
20/5Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 26mSJC-HNL
£101
22/8Fri
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 48mLAX-HNL
£102
22/8Fri
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 48mLAX-HNL
£105
14/5Wed
1 stopDelta
14h 40mSJC-HNL
£105
16/9Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 24mSFO-HNL
£112
18/5Sun
1 stopDelta
14h 40mSJC-HNL
£112
29/5Thu
directUnited Airlines
5h 24mSFO-HNL
£117
3/8Sun
directSouthwest
5h 50mLAX-HNL
£131
20/5Tue
directSouthwest
5h 55mLGB-HNL
£150

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from California to Hawaii

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

29/4Tue
directDelta
5h 58mLAX-HNL
2/5Fri
directDelta
5h 23mHNL-LAX
£232
29/4Tue
directDelta
5h 50mLAX-HNL
2/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
13h 09mHNL-LAX
£239
29/4Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 38mLAX-HNL
3/5Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
14h 55mHNL-LAX
£243
29/4Tue
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 45mLAX-HNL
7/5Wed
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 25mHNL-LAX
£247
29/4Tue
multi-stopHawaiian Airlines
8h 38mLAX-HNL
7/5Wed
directHawaiian Airlines
5h 25mHNL-LAX
£251
29/4Tue
directAlaska Airlines
5h 55mLAX-HNL
30/4Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 15mHNL-LAX
£265
28/4Mon
directDelta
5h 46mLAX-HNL
8/5Thu
directDelta
5h 32mHNL-LAX
£266
29/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 50mBUR-HNL
6/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 31mHNL-BUR
£299
26/4Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 35mSJC-HNL
1/5Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 07mHNL-SJC
£299
29/4Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 18mBUR-HNL
6/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 38mHNL-BUR
£302

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Everything you need to know for your flight to Hawaii

Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.