Honolulu, Oahu to Los Angeles (HNL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Honolulu, Oahu to Los Angeles
6 carriers, 359 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
359 Flights/wk
2,553 mi
4h 30m nonstop
+3h ahead
74 1-stop hubs
HNL–LAX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 74 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop HNL–LAX service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, LH, LX, SQ, TK | 38 | 739, 753, 772, 777, 7M9 | 5h14-5h39 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, LH, LX, SQ, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CZ, EI, FJ, IB, QF, QR | 31 | 32Q, A21N | 5h28-5h38 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CZ, EI, FJ, IB, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | 21 | 32Q, 76W | 5h25-5h34 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 7M8, B38M | 5h23-5h35 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS, B6, QF | 4 | 332, A21N | 5h01 | – | AS, B6, QF | |
| P9 Asia Pacific Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to LAX direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
62
Nonstop flights
359
Outbound / wk
318
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
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Hubs
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Fastest
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Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Honolulu, Oahu
Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
| Metric | HNL→LAX | OGG→LAX | LIH→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HNL | – | 101 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 16 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 359 | 186 | 87 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 4h 42m | 5h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – | – |
Kahului (OGG) to Los Angeles flights · Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to Los Angeles flights · Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Los Angeles flights
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours
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Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
HNL: HST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 5h 43m.
Getting from LAX
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Los Angeles Climate
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
Facts
HNL–LAX Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Flight time4h 30m to 5h 43m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights359 out / 318 return
1-stop connections74 hubs
Destination: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about HNL to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 5h 43m. The route covers 2,553 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Asia Pacific Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 23 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 359 nonstop flights per week from HNL to LAX. The return direction has about 318 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGB, SUU, NUQ, APC, BUR, SCF, STS, TUS, BFI, GEG, YLW, SAF, RIL, SUN, APA, ELP, PAE, AUS, YYC, AFW, YEG, NLU, LCK, CVG, BED, YYZ, TEB, OGG, RSW, HPN, MIA, LIH, KOA, EWR, SLC, PHX, PDX, DEN, YVR, LAS, SMF, PPT, SAN, SFO, SEA, DFW, MSP, NRT, IAH, SJC, ORD, BNE, HGH, ATL, AKL, ANC, DTW, OAK, HKG, XMN, JFK, ICN, IAD, CGO, DNA, SIN, NAN, HND, KIX, SEZ, NGO, MNL, SYD and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from LAX to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
At Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL), Hawaiian Airlines uses the Overseas Terminal (Terminal 2). United, American, and Delta use the Overseas Terminal as well. Alaska Airlines uses the Inter-Island Terminal for some operations but its mainland flights go from the Overseas Terminal. At LAX, Terminal 6 handles Hawaiian; United uses Terminals 7 and 8; American uses Terminals 4 and 5; Delta uses Terminals 2 and 3; Alaska uses Terminal 6. The ITB (Intermodal Transportation Facility) connects LAX terminals via the FlyAway bus and shuttle loop.
Block time on HNL–LAX runs about 5 hours 30 minutes eastbound. The return westbound leg takes roughly 6 hours against the prevailing trade winds and Pacific flow. The 2,500-mile overwater routing crosses no significant terrain, and turbulence is generally light except near the California coast in certain jet stream configurations. Airlines typically deploy narrowbody 767s, A330s, and A321XLRs (depending on carrier) on this corridor.
No customs or immigration is required when flying between Honolulu and Los Angeles. Both are US domestic airports. Hawaii became a US state in 1959 and HNL–LAX is a domestic US flight. Agricultural inspection screening is, however, present at HNL departures. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits or restricts certain agricultural items including some fresh fruits, plants, and soil from leaving Hawaii. Passengers should not carry restricted items; violations result in confiscation and potential fines.
Honolulu to Los Angeles: Hawaii's Main Overwater Link to the Mainland
HNL–LAX is the highest-volume route in Hawaii's air network by passenger count and the primary overwater link between the Hawaiian Islands and the US mainland. Hawaiian Airlines operates the corridor as a core route from its Honolulu hub, running multiple daily nonstop departures. American, United, Delta, and Alaska all serve the route as well. Block time is about 5.5 hours eastbound. The market splits between Hawaii residents traveling to the mainland, California tourists heading to Oahu, and connecting passengers using LAX as a Pacific gateway to Asia or HNL as a mid-Pacific stopover. Aircraft types include wide-cabin jets given the overwater distance requirement.
Connection Patterns and Ground Access
LAX is a major transpacific hub where HNL arrivals can connect to domestic US destinations or international flights across Asia and the Pacific. Hawaiian Airlines' network funnels interisland connections through HNL for passengers continuing to Maui, the Big Island, or Kauai. LAX's FlyAway bus connects to Union Station in downtown Los Angeles in 30–40 minutes for USD 9.75. The new LAX People Mover under construction will eventually connect the terminals to the Metro system, reducing ground transport friction. At HNL, TheBus routes serve the airport but are slow for passengers with significant luggage. A taxi or rideshare to Waikiki takes 20–30 minutes and costs USD 30–45.