What is the cheapest way to get from California to Hawaii?

The cheapest way to get from California to Hawaii is to fly which costs $120 - $290 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from California to Hawaii?

The fastest way to get from California to Hawaii is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $170 - $420.

How far is it from California to Hawaii?

The distance between California and Hawaii is 2438 miles.

How long does it take to get from California to Hawaii?

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from California to Hawaii, including transfers.

What is the time difference between California and Hawaii?

Hawaii is 3h behind California. It is currently 3:11 PM in California and 12:11 PM in Hawaii.

Where can I stay near Hawaii?

There are 1208+ hotels available in Hawaii. Prices start at $177<span style='font-size: 9px;'> USD</span> per night.

California to Hawaii - 8 ways to travel via plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from California to Hawaii by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.

1. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL)OAK - HNL
best
Fly Oakland to Honolulu
7h 32m
$142–483
1. Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL)SJC - HNL
cheapest
Fly San Jose to Honolulu
7h 49m
$125–288
1. Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu (HNL)SFO - HNL
Fly San Francisco to Honolulu
7h 44m
$161–463
1. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Kahului (OGG)OAK - OGG
Fly Oakland to Kahului
7h 23m
$171–412
1. Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Kahului (OGG)SFO - OGG
Fly San Francisco to Kahului
7h 32m
$160–322
1. Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Kahului (OGG)SJC - OGG
Fly San Jose to Kahului
7h 36m
$144–908
1. Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Kona (KOA)OAK - KOA
2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Bayfront Park and Ride
Fly Oakland to Kona, bus
10h 3m
$189–610
1. Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA)SFO - KOA
2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Bayfront Park and Ride
Fly San Francisco to Kona, bus
10h 19m
$128–1,210

Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL) flights

70Weekly Planes

7h 21mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,423.7 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between California, USA and Hawaii, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly from Oakland (OAK) to Honolulu (HNL) every 3 hours.

Airlines

Website: southwest.com

Flights from Oakland to Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 5h 27m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–420

Flights from Oakland to Honolulu via Kahului

Ave. Duration: 7h 52m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–420

Flights from Oakland to Honolulu via Kona

Ave. Duration: 7h 50m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–420

Flights from Oakland to Honolulu via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 8h 10m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $200–420

Flights from Oakland to Honolulu via Lihue

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–420

Flights from Oakland to Honolulu via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 8h 35m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–420

Flights from San Francisco to Honolulu via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 8h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $230–850

Flights from Oakland to Kahului

Ave. Duration: 5h 22m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $270–800

Flights from Oakland to Kahului via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $280–800

Flights from Oakland to Kahului via Long Beach

Ave. Duration: 9h
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $300–900

Flights from San Jose to Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 5h 30m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $200–410

Flights from San Jose to Honolulu via San Diego

Ave. Duration: 8h 22m
When: Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–410

Flights from San Jose to Honolulu via Kahului

Ave. Duration: 8h 15m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $200–410

Flights from San Jose to Honolulu via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 8h 30m
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $200–410

Flights from San Jose to Kahului

Ave. Duration: 5h 25m
When: Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price: $250–750

Flights from San Jose to Kahului via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 7h 52m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $260–750

Flights from San Jose to Kahului via Long Beach

Ave. Duration: 8h
When: Saturday
Estimated price: $280–800

Flights from Oakland to Kona

Ave. Duration: 5h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $290–850

Flights from Oakland to Kona via Honolulu

Ave. Duration: 8h 32m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $310–900

Flights from Oakland to Kona via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 8h 30m
When: Sunday
Estimated price: $330–950

Flights from San Francisco to Kona via Los Angeles

Ave. Duration: 8h 40m
When: Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price: $240–700

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