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 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?

The typical direct flight from Oakland to Honolulu has a median duration of 5 hours and 41 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 6 hours and 48 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 3873 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their itinerary, especially if a connecting flight is involved.

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 economical fares on this route arise regularly. Travelers seeking deals can often find them, making it a route with consistent price fluctuations. Keeping an eye on prices over time is recommended for those looking for the best value.

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Oakland to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Oakland to Honolulu

For 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 budget-friendly options include November, with a median fare of $342, and October, where the median fare is $343. Planning your trip during these months can lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from Oakland to Honolulu typically range from $382–$767, with a median price of $529. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a favorable time to consider booking. Approximately 28% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are available for this route. New deals appear almost daily, so keeping an eye on price changes can be beneficial.

Most itineraries for flights from Oakland to Honolulu connect at least once, with only 16.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should generally expect a journey with at least one stop.

A typical journey from Oakland to Honolulu takes approximately 5h 41m, including connections. While direct flights can also take around 5h 41m, the median connecting flight time is 7h 3m, so the overall journey duration can vary depending on your chosen itinerary and the number of stopovers.

The distance between Oakland and Honolulu is 3873 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, making it a significant journey.

How much is a round trip from Oakland to Honolulu

Regular price: $265 - $597

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

Regularly, flights from Oakland to Honolulu range from $265 to $597. The current lowest deal is $285 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 15-Sep 24.

now $285

Low $265

High $597

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

Feb

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Direct flights from Oakland to Honolulu

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Oakland to Honolulu

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$460

$291

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$528

$330

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$559

$339

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$561

$321

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$634

$322

One-way

Sun, Aug 16

⌛ Last-Minute

OAK - Honolulu

Oakland (OAK) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$610

$330

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$754 → $322

57%

4 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 10

$690 → $289

58%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$778 → $386

50%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$730 → $354

52%

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 of $529.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $200.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 41m

Direct flights to Honolulu typically take 5h 41m, while connecting flights average 7h 3m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.3% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. is one airline that has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Oakland to Honolulu are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Oakland main airports to depart from

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a good option for flights to Honolulu, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$283

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is a convenient arrival point for Honolulu.

📍 ~7 km from Honolulu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$283

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Kahului is a major secondary hub in Hawaii with extensive direct connections to the US mainland and Canada.

📍 ~160 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry from Oahu)

💸 Flights from ~$281

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

88% AI deal score

$2,243

$1,569

Save $674

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 flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $949. Planning your trip within the recommended window can lead to more favorable pricing.

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 during the same period was $529. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $767 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $382 threshold.

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: $265 - $597

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

Regularly, flights from Oakland to Honolulu range from $265 to $597. The current lowest deal is $285 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Sep 15-Sep 24.

now $285

Low $265

High $597

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