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Hawaii flights from the West Coast: what to know

West Coast to Hawaii basics

Honolulu is reachable nonstop from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Start with our route guides:

How far ahead to book

Hawaii fares rise for Christmas, spring break, and summer. Booking 6–10 weeks ahead for West Coast nonstops usually beats waiting.

Return trips

Compare round-trip bundles on Honolulu to Los Angeles — one-way tickets can cost more per direction during peak weeks.