Hawaiian Airlines is Hawaii's largest carrier and the primary airline for inter-island travel across the Hawaiian island chain. Based at Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), Hawaiian also operates long-haul routes from Hawaii to the U.S. West Coast, the Pacific, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. Known for its Polynesian-inspired service, complimentary meals on flights over 3.5 hours, and excellent HawaiianMiles loyalty program, Hawaiian is the go-to airline for island-hopping and long-haul Pacific routes. FaresMatch advisors can help you find the best Hawaiian Airlines fare for your island trip.
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One-way starting prices on popular Hawaiian routes. Search above for live availability.
HonoluluBook earlyLAX → HNLLos Angeles – Honolulu- Flight time
- 5h 30m nonstop
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- Hawaiian
$199
MauiSpring travelLAX → OGGLos Angeles – Maui- Flight time
- 5h 40m nonstop
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- Hawaiian
$219
KonaShoulder seasonSFO → KOASan Francisco – Kona- Flight time
- 5h 30m nonstop
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- Hawaiian
$229
KauaiFall travelSEA → LIHSeattle – Kauai- Flight time
- 6h nonstop
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- Hawaiian
$249
MauiIsland hopHNL → OGGHonolulu – Maui- Flight time
- 35m nonstop
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- Hawaiian
$59
TokyoInternationalHNL → HNDHonolulu – Tokyo Haneda- Flight time
- 9h nonstop
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- Hawaiian
$380
Popular Hawaiian Airlines routes
Honolulu to Korea and Australia
LAX → HNL/OGG/KOA Los Angeles to Hawaii
Hawaiian's most important mainland route — nonstops from LAX to Honolulu, Maui, and Kona.
SFO/OAK → HNL/OGG San Francisco Bay Area to Hawaii
Multiple daily nonstops from SFO and Oakland to Honolulu and Maui.
SEA → HNL/OGG/LIH Seattle to Hawaii
Hawaiian connects Seattle to multiple Hawaiian islands with nonstop service.
HNL ↔ OGG/KOA/LIH Inter-island Hawaii
Hawaiian dominates inter-island travel — short, frequent flights between Honolulu and Maui, Kona, and Kauai.
HNL → NRT/HND Honolulu to Tokyo
Hawaiian's flagship Pacific route — nonstop to Japan from Honolulu.
HNL → ICN/SYD Honolulu to Korea and Australia
Hawaiian serves Seoul and Sydney nonstop from Honolulu — key Pacific connections.
Tips for booking Hawaiian Airlines flights
Hawaii is one of the most popular long-haul domestic routes. Booking 2 to 3 months before departure typically captures the best economy fares from the West Coast. Summer and Christmas periods need earlier planning — 4 to 6 months ahead.
Alaska Airlines is Hawaiian's biggest competitor on West Coast–Hawaii routes. Both airlines serve multiple Hawaiian islands and offer competitive fares. Always compare both to find the best price and routing for your island.
Hawaiian includes complimentary meals and drinks on all inter-island and mainland flights — a notable advantage over most U.S. carriers on comparable routes. This adds real value to its fares compared to bare-bones alternatives.
If you're visiting multiple Hawaiian islands on one trip, Hawaiian's inter-island fares are competitive and the frequency is high — making it easy to island-hop without overnight connections.
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