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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS847
AS Alaska
A21N
10:10 AM
PDT T1
12:35 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN808
WN Southwest
7M8
1:40 PM
PDT T2
4:05 PM
HST
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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
WN1087
WN Southwest
7M8
11:55 AM
HST T2
8:10 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS848
AS Alaska
A21N
12:10 PM
HST T1
8:31 PM
PDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Oakland to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,407 mi 5h 25m nonstop -3h behind 41 1-stop hubs

OAK–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and HTT lead the route. The flight covers 2,407 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop OAK–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 7M8 5h25 51%
HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS 2 51% AS
HTT HTT 1 51%
TWY TWY 0 51%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA + HTT + TWY + WN (10 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, OAK to HNL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for OAK to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
627
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.

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Oakland

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric OAK→HNL SFO→HNL SJC→HNL
Distance from OAK 11 mi 29 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 15 9
Weekly flights 14 142 36
Flight time 5h 25m 4h 45m 5h 30m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of OAK with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Oakland, it's 3:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,407 mi / 3,873 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m.

OAK–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Oakland to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance2,407 mi / 3,873 km
Flight time5h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OAK to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 5h 25m. The route covers 2,407 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines, HTT, TWY and Southwest Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from OAK to HNL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, VNY, NUQ, PSP, FAT, PAE, BOI, YYJ, YVR, TUS, SJD, GDL, ANC, MSP, MEM, DFW, SDF, KOA, CHS, YYZ, PHL, ATL, IAD, HPN, MIA, PBI, SEA, HND, OGG, LIH, TSA, LAX, LGB, PHX, SAN, PDX, BUR, LAS, SLC, DEN and ONT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 3 hours behind Oakland.
Yes, return flights from HNL to OAK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO, SJC and SMF. 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 OAK to HNL

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines, HTT, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

OAK to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OAK to HNL ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,407 miles (3,873 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).