Honolulu, Oahu to Oakland (HNL–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HNL Airport Page →
2,407 mi airlines 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 8 flights Verified 5h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN3505
WN Southwest
7M8
8:15 AM
HST T2
4:25 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2579
WN Southwest
7M8
11:10 AM
HST T2
7:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA848
HA Hawaiian
A21N
11:13 AM
HST T1
7:28 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2629
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
HST T2
8:05 PM
PDT
5h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1087
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
HST T2
8:10 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN962
WN Southwest
11:50 PM
HST
7:51 AM+1
PDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA847
HA Hawaiian
321
7:23 AM
PDT T1
10:05 AM
HST
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN808
WN Southwest
7M8
1:25 PM
PDT T2
4:05 PM
HST
5h 40m
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 Oakland
3 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 2,407 mi 5h 1m nonstop +3h ahead 29 1-stop hubs

HNL–OAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,407 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 15 7M8 5h01-5h15 67%
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 A21N 5h15 67%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 67% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21NHA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + WN (22 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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 OAK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to OAK.
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One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
623
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 → OAK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
Return
OAK → HNL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric HNL→OAK OGG→OAK LIH→OAK
Distance from HNL 101 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 3
Weekly flights 22 21 21
Flight time 5h 1m 4h 55m 5h 10m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 9:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,407 mi / 3,873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 1m to 5h 15m.

HNL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,407 mi / 3,873 km
Flight time5h 1m to 5h 15m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights22 out / 15 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 5h 1m to 5h 15m. The route covers 2,407 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from HNL to OAK. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, VNY, SMF, KOA, GEG, SUN, MZJ, YVR, SAF, APA, DFW, TEB, ATL, LIH, JFK, DEN, PDX, SAN, NRT, LAX, PHX, ONT, OGG, LAS, SLC, SEA, LGB, IAD and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from OAK to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG, LIH and KOA. 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 OAK

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to OAK ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,407 miles (3,873 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).