Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Honolulu take about 5h 30m, with 6 airlines flying the route.
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Los Angeles and Honolulu are about 2,560 miles apart. Honolulu is 2 hours behind Los Angeles in January and 3 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently. The scheduled nonstop takes around 5 hours 30 minutes.
LAX-HNL is Honolulu's busiest domestic route (~1.1M passengers July 2025-June 2026).
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
| Alaska Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
| American Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
| United Airlines | LAX Los Angeles International Airport | HNL Daniel K. Inouye International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 21.9 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | TheBus W Line to Downtown, Ala Moana and Waikiki, every 10 minutes | $3.00 with HOLO card (2-hour pass); $3.25 cash |
| Train | Skyline rail station at Terminal 2 (opened October 2025); same fares as TheBus; Route 42 bus runs after Skyline ends at 10:30 p.m. | $3.00 with HOLO card; day cap $7.50 |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Temperatures vary little through the year, with highs of about 80 to 89 F. Most rain falls from October through early April, with little in summer.
Busiest: Jun-Aug, Dec. Quieter shoulder season: Apr-May, Sep.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°F (27°C) | 67°F (19°C) |
| Feb | 80°F (27°C) | 67°F (19°C) |
| Mar | 81°F (27°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Apr | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Jun | 87°F (31°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Jul | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Aug | 89°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sep | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Oct | 87°F (31°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Nov | 84°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Dec | 82°F (28°C) | 69°F (21°C) |
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Honolulu is typically scheduled for about 5 hours 30 minutes. Flights with a connection take longer, depending on the layover.
As of October 2026, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop between Los Angeles and Honolulu.
Nonstop flights leave from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and arrive at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Honolulu is about 2,560 miles (4,120 km) from Los Angeles, measured between the city centres.
Honolulu is 2 hours behind Los Angeles in January and 3 hours behind it in July, because the two observe daylight saving time differently.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport. This applies to US citizens; other nationalities should check their own requirements.
One option is theBus W Line to Downtown, Ala Moana and Waikiki, every 10 minutes and costs $3.00 with HOLO card (2-hour pass); $3.25 cash.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.