Los Angeles to Honolulu, Oahu (LAX–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Honolulu, Oahu
18 carriers, 274 flights/week nonstop.
18 Airlines
274 Flights/wk
2,553 mi
4h 47m nonstop
-3h behind
52 1-stop hubs
LAX–HNL is served by 18 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 4h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–HNL service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 32 | 321, 332, A21N | 5h52-6h10 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 29 | 739, 753, 772, 777 | 5h37-6h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 28 | 321, 332 | 6h02-6h15 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 28 | 7M8, B38M | 5h45-6h | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 22 | 32Q, A21N | 5h53-6h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 21 | 753, 772, 777 | 6h06-6h21 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 21 | 763 | 6h03-6h05 | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | 763 | 5h55-6h07 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AV avianca | 14 | 772, 777 | 6h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 332 | 6h15 | Oneworld | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 772 | 6h06 | SkyTeam | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | 32Q | 6h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 777 | 6h06 | Star Alliance | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 7 | 32Q | 5h51 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | 32Q | 6h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 74Y | 4h47-5h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 3 | 77L | 5h16-5h24 | Star Alliance | – | |
| 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, LAX to HNL direction.
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37
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
45
Nonstop flights
274
Outbound / wk
268
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
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Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,405
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.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → HNL
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
85%
Return
HNL → LAX
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
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Alternatives
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→HNL | LGB→HNL | BUR→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 274 | 21 | – |
| Flight time | 4h 47m | 5h 45m | 5h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Long Beach (LGB) to Honolulu, Oahu flights · Burbank (BUR) to Honolulu, Oahu flights · Ontario (ONT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours
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Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
LAX: PDT · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 47m to 6h 21m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Facts
LAX–HNL Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Flight time4h 47m to 6h 21m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)18
Weekly flights274 out / 268 return
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: 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 LAX to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 4h 47m to 6h 21m. The route covers 2,553 miles.
18 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, avianca, ITA Airways, JetBlue, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Asia Pacific Airlines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 274 nonstop flights per week from LAX to HNL. The return direction has about 268 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NTD, SUU, BUR, FAT, TUS, MEM, CVG, PBI, PHL, MIA, NGO, PDX, LAS, OAK, SJC, SFO, OGG, SMF, LIH, KOA, KIX, PHX, NRT, IAD, SLC, YYC, PAE, SEA, BNE, HND, SAN, YVR, NAN, YEG, IAH, ANC, DTW, DEN, ORD, MEL, HKG, DFW, MSP, EWR, YYZ, JFK, ATL, PPT, ICN, AKL, SYD and MNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from HNL to LAX 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.
Hawaiian Airlines departs from Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) at LAX. United operates from TBIT as well. American uses Terminal 4. Alaska flies from Terminal 6. At Honolulu International (HNL), domestic mainland arrivals land at the Overseas Terminal (Terminal 2), not the interisland terminal.
Westbound block time from LAX to HNL runs 5 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes depending on winds. Eastbound to Los Angeles is about 5 hours. Hawaiian Airlines uses Airbus A330-200s on most transpacific departures. United operates Boeing 777s and 787s. Alaska and American run narrowbody Boeing 737 MAX 9s on the segment, which is near the aircraft's practical range limit.
Hawaiian's A330 operates First Class with angled-flat seats, not fully flat-bed. The upgrade premium over coach is typically $200 to $400 one-way on advance purchase fares. For a 5.5-hour daytime flight, First Class provides a real comfort advantage including meal service and wider seats. On the Boeing 737 MAX operated by Alaska and American, premium is a standard recliner seat with no extra legroom class equivalent to business on the A330.
Los Angeles to Honolulu: The Original Transpacific Corridor
LAX–HNL is the highest-volume Hawaii air corridor in the world, with Hawaiian, United, Alaska, American, and Southwest collectively operating more than 160 weekly departures. The 4,100 km over-ocean segment requires ETOPS certification and long-range equipment. Hawaiian Airlines has served the route since 1948 and holds the largest single-carrier share. Southwest entered Hawaii routes in 2019 using Boeing 737 MAX 8s operating under ETOPS-180, adding low-cost competition to a route that was historically dominated by mainline carriers.
Aircraft Mix and Operational Notes
The widebody versus narrowbody split on this route is meaningful. Hawaiian's A330s offer a full meal service, larger overhead bins, and more cabin space for a 5.5-hour flight. The narrowbody operators (Alaska 737 MAX 9, American 737 MAX 8, Southwest 737 MAX 8) carry fewer passengers per departure and are at the practical edge of the aircraft's unrefueled range. ETOPS diversion airports are limited in the central Pacific, which makes weather routing decisions conservative. Honolulu Airport sits on Oahu's south shore and is 13 km from Waikiki; the express bus (Route 20) takes 70 minutes for $3, while taxis run $35 to $50 depending on destination.