Los Angeles to Honolulu, Oahu (LAX–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
LAX–HNL is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 5h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, CM, LX, NZ, SQ | 42 | 753, 772, 7M9, B39M | 5h24-5h51 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, CM, LX, NZ, SQ | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: IB, QF, QR | 40 | 32B, 332, 7M9, A21N | 5h18-5h58 | Oneworld | IB, QF, QR | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AT, AY, BA, EI, FJ, IB, PD, QF, QR | 28 | 32Q, A21N | 5h39-5h50 | Oneworld | AT, AY, BA, EI, FJ, IB, PD, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, SK, VS | 21 | 32Q, 76W, A21N | 5h38-5h48 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 20 | 7M8, B38M | 5h20-5h45 | – | – | |
| P9 Asia Pacific Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| APZ APZ | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: B6, QF | 0 | – | – | – | B6, QF | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→HNL | LGB→HNL | BUR→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 18 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 394 | 19 | 8 |
| Flight time | 5h 47m | 5h 45m | 5h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
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.
LAX–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.