Honolulu, Oahu to Los Angeles (HNL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HNL–LAX is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 5h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: IB, QF, QR | 44 | 32B, 332, 7M9, A21N | 5h20-5h47 | Oneworld | IB, QF, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, CM, LH, LX, NZ, SQ, TK | 42 | 753, 772, 777, 7M9, B39M | 5h23-5h37 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, CM, LH, LX, NZ, SQ, TK | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AY, BA, CZ, EI, FJ, IB, QF, QR | 27 | 32Q, A21N | 5h30-5h50 | Oneworld | AY, BA, CZ, EI, FJ, IB, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | 22 | 32Q, 763, A21N | 5h14-5h36 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KL, LA, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 19 | 7M8 | 5h20-5h30 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: B6, QF | 0 | – | – | – | B6, QF | |
| P9 Asia Pacific Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Honolulu, Oahu
| Metric | HNL→LAX | OGG→LAX | LIH→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HNL | – | 101 mi | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 16 | 14 |
| Weekly flights | 407 | 161 | 100 |
| Flight time | 5h 32m | 5h 7m | 4h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
HNL: HST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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.
HNL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.