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Flying from California to Hawaii with Hawaiian Airlines
For travelers hopping from coast to coast—that is, from the sunny streets of California to the tropical shores of Hawaii—, you’re in the right place to book flights. Whether you’re eyeing out the golden sands of Waikiki Beach, getting ready for the hike of your life along the Napali Coast on Kauai, are thinking about snorkeling with manta rays in on the Big Island, it all starts here with Hawaiian Airlines. You’ll know you’re starting your dream vacation off right with Hawaii’s leading locally-based airline.
FAQs for booking a flight from California to Hawaii
When is the best time to get on a flight from California to Hawaii?
One of the great things about planning a trip to the Islands of Hawaii is that there really is no bad time to fly. Being so close to the equator, there aren’t many seasonal changes to be found in the Rainbow State, aside from where the surfable waves are—southern shorelines during the summer and northern coastlines during winter. So as you plan to leave California, know it’s really up to your schedule when you decide to fly to Hawaii.
What airports do you use when flying from California to Hawaii?
The airports you fly to and from varies depending on your departure city and the island you plan to arrive on. One of the most popular routes from California is from Los Angeles to Honolulu—which will have you departing from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arriving at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Oahu on a non-stop flight. However, certain routes, like going between San
Francisco and Hilo, involve layovers in Honolulu or Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui before arriving at your final destination.
How long is the flight from California to Hawaii?
On average, most flights between California and Hawaii are in the five to six-hour range on average. Flights to Oahu tend to be shorter as there are fewer flights layovers on neighboring islands. Honolulu International Airport is oftentimes used as a connecting airport for flights to Kahului Airport on Maui, Lihue Airport on Kauai and the Kona International Airport on the Big Island. Routes with layovers can add an additional hour or two of total travel time, depending on the length of your stopovers.
Hawaii Travel Tips
It’s common for visitors to decide on a single island to visit on their trip to Hawaii and stay there for their entire vacation. And while there’s nothing wrong with this, planning an interisland trip—whether that’s a day trip exploring the town of Lihue on Kauai or a longer two to three-night stay in the high altitude, cloud-covered slopes of the Kula district on Maui—is a great way to experience more of Hawaii on your trip.