What percentage of Oakland to Honolulu flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 16.3% of flights from Oakland to Honolulu were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

What's the flight time from Oakland to Honolulu?

A direct flight from Oakland to Honolulu typically takes about 5 hours and 41 minutes. This is based on a median direct flight time of 341 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 6 hours and 48 minutes, or 408 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 3873 kilometers.

How often do cheap flights from Oakland to Honolulu come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Oakland to Honolulu are classified as frequent. This indicates that opportunities for finding good value on this route tend to occur regularly. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable prices appear often, making it a route where patience and monitoring can lead to savings.

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2027-01-17 – 2027-01-20
OAK - Honolulu
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$319
$187
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2027-02-02 – 2027-02-09
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Oakland to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Honolulu

For those seeking cheap flights from Oakland to Honolulu, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $243. Other cost-effective options include November, where the median fare is $342, and October, with a median fare of $343. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Right now, fares for flights from Oakland to Honolulu are typically $382–$767, with a median of $529. Current fares are below the typical level, and 28% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, with only 16.3% of recent fares being direct flights from Oakland to Honolulu. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from Oakland to Honolulu takes about 5h 41m, including connections. While direct flights can match this duration, connecting itineraries typically extend the travel time to around 7h 3m. This route covers a distance of 3873 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Honolulu

Regular price: $282 - $661

Prices for flights from Oakland to Honolulu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $282 and $661. The current lowest deal is $187 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 27-Nov 3.

now $187

Low $282

High $661

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Honolulu is December, with a median price of $200. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $837. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $200

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $837

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Direct flights from Oakland to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Honolulu

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$413

$346

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$435

$346

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$434

$347

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$413

$277

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

$413

$328

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$399

$330

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Oakland to Honolulu

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

$556 → $201

64%

10 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 16

$540 → $201

63%

14 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 16

$514 → $201

61%

1 night

Feb 23 - Feb 24

$403 → $200

50%

Popular Airports to fly from Oakland to Honolulu

Oakland - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Oakland to Honolulu are below the typical level at $187.

📅 Best time to fly

February, November, and October offer the lowest median prices

Historically, February ($243), November ($342), and October ($343) have offered the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 5h 41m

Direct flights from Oakland to Honolulu typically take 5 hours and 41 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights are more common, making up 83.7% of recent deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most direct deals

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered 80 direct deals from Oakland to Honolulu recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Oakland to Honolulu appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Oakland main airports to depart from

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a convenient option for flights from Oakland to Honolulu.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$251

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the primary gateway to Honolulu and the island of Oahu.

📍 ~7 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$271

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Kahului Airport (OGG) is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering many alternative flights to Honolulu.

📍 ~150 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry from Oahu)

💸 Flights from ~$270

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

$1,914

Save $912

From OAK

Elite

Jan 28

Honolulu, United States

81% AI deal score

$2,245

$1,712

Save $533

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From OAK

Elite

Jan 20

Honolulu, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,165

$1,712

Save $453

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From OAK

Elite

Jan 20

Honolulu, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,190

$1,712

Save $478

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Oakland to Honolulu is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $364. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $640, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $949. Planning ahead by roughly one to two months generally yields better value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Oakland to Honolulu was considered to be $382 or less. The median price for this route was $529. Prices tended to increase significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $767 or higher. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around or below the $382 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Oakland to Honolulu include February, November, and October. February typically sees a median price of $243, while November and October both have median prices around $342 and $343, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $529, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

Oakland to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Honolulu

Regular price: $282 - $661

Prices for flights from Oakland to Honolulu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $282 and $661. The current lowest deal is $187 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 27-Nov 3.

now $187

Low $282

High $661

The cheapest time to fly from Oakland to Honolulu

December

Cheapest

Flights from $200

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $837

Feb

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec