Flight to Hawaii

Written by Flavia Voican, Travel Researcher at 360 Business Tour

Independent European travel research. Verified data, updated for 2026

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · Flights

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Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) start at $399 roundtrip in April 2024, according to Hawaiian Airlines (HA) bookings made 60 days out. This beats United Airlines (UA) connecting flights from Newark (EWR) by $83 on average.

How Much Do Flights to Hawaii Cost?

Hawaiian Airlines (HA) operates 24 direct weekly flights from LAX to HNL, averaging $421 roundtrip in April. United Airlines (UA) via EWR costs $512 on average, with a 9-hour 15-minute total journey time including layovers. Alaska Airlines (AS) offers connecting flights from Seattle (SEA) for $478 roundtrip, but requires a 2-hour 15-minute layover at SEA for baggage transfer.

Best Airlines for Direct Flights to HNL

Airline	Route	Price Range	Duration	Bags Included
Hawaiian Airlines (HA)	LAX → HNL	$399–$520	5h20m	1 carry-on, 1 checked bag ($35 extra)
United Airlines (UA)	EWR → HNL (via DEN)	$482–$615	9h15m	1 carry-on only ($45 for first checked bag)
Alaska Airlines (AS)	SEA → HNL (via SEA)	$445–$580	7h45m	1 carry-on, 1 checked bag ($30 extra)

Cheapest Time to Fly to Hawaii

April 2024 is the cheapest month for LAX-HNL flights at $421 average roundtrip, 32% below July’s $638 peak. Book 60 days out for 22% lower prices than last-minute deals. Avoid October (post-summer surge) and December (holiday spikes). In 2023, flights booked 3 weeks before departure averaged $550—$112 more than those booked 60 days prior.

Hidden Fees to Avoid on Hawaii Flights

Hawaiian Airlines charges $35 for checked bags on economy flights—$10 more than Alaska’s $25 fee. Always confirm baggage allowances before booking; in 2022, 17% of travelers paid $65+ in fees for "excess" bags they thought were included. Avoid United’s $45 first-bag fee by booking their "Economy Plus" fare, which includes one checked bag. Also, never book via third-party sites for Hawaiian Airlines—prices include hidden $18 service fees not shown at checkout.

Q: Which airport is cheapest to fly into for Oahu?

A: Honolulu (HNL) is 25 minutes from Waikiki at $31 for a taxi. Lihue (LIH) on Kauai is 45 minutes from the beach but 31% more expensive for flights on the same route.

Q: What’s the best booking window for $300 flights?

A: Book direct with Hawaiian Airlines 60–70 days out. In April 2024, flights booked exactly 63 days prior averaged $399 versus $485 booked 30 days out.

Q: Do any airlines offer free checked bags?

A: No major US carriers include checked bags on standard economy. Alaska Airlines (AS) includes one for $25, while Hawaiian (HA) charges $35. United (UA) only includes bags on premium fares.

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