Honolulu, Oahu to Long Beach (HNL–LGB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,566 mi airlines 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2378
WN Southwest
7M8
12:15 PM
HST T2
8:40 PM
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3065
WN Southwest
B38M
12:20 PM
HST T2
8:35 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA870
HA Hawaiian
321
12:49 PM
HST T1
9:13 PM
PDT
5h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1987
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 AM
PDT
9:50 AM
HST
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2503
WN Southwest
7M8
7:10 AM
PDT
10:10 AM
HST
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA869
HA Hawaiian
321
8:01 AM
PDT
11:05 AM
HST
6h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to Long Beach
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 2,566 mi 5h 15m nonstop +3h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

HNL–LGB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,566 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–LGB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8, B38M 5h15-5h25 70%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 321 5h24 70%
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to LGB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to LGB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
319
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → LGB
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
75%
Return
LGB → HNL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → LGB delays →

Other ways to reach Long Beach from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Long Beach International Airport.
Metric HNL→LGB OGG→LGB
Distance from HNL 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 21 8
Flight time 5h 15m 5h
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Long Beach International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Long Beach is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · LGB: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in Long Beach.
Distance & Flight Time
2,566 mi / 4,130 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m to 5h 25m.

HNL–LGB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Long Beach route.
Route details
Distance2,566 mi / 4,130 km
Flight time5h 15m to 5h 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: LGB
IATA / ICAOLGB / KLGB
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr4.1M
Elevation60 ft / 18 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to LGB flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Long Beach International Airport take approximately 5h 15m to 5h 25m. The route covers 2,566 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from HNL to LGB. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, YEG, ORD, DEN, PHX, SLC, SMF, SJC, LAS, OAK, OGG and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Long Beach is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from LGB to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from HNL to LGB

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Long Beach International Airport (LGB) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to LGB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to LGB ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,566 miles (4,130 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG).