The west coast of the U.S. is naturally where you can find the cheapest flights to Hawaii.
And in addition to Seattle and Portland, California is where you can find a few more airports with flights to Hawaii.
How to figure out the best Hawaiian island to visit
One of the hardest parts about planning a Hawaii vacation is choosing an island.
Here’s are some guides to figuring out what island in Hawaii to choose!
Map of California airports with flight time to Hawaii
Explore the map of flight from California to Hawaii below! When you click on an icon, it will tell you the estimated time from that California airport to Hawaii. If you’re coming from Pinterest mobile, first open this page up in your web browser, then click the map below!
Side note!
See about the best shoes for hiking in Hawaii and what to wear snorkeling in Hawaii! And for Hawaii vacation ideas, see the best things to do in Waikiki that will give you Hawaii vibes!
So, how far is Hawaii from California when it comes to flight time?
In short, a flight to Hawaii from California is 5.5 hours to 6 hours long.
Let’s take a look at how long the flight to Hawaii is from different California airports.
This looks at major California airports that fly to Honolulu Airport.
Flight times can vary, but this is how long the flight time is listed as it shows up on a Hawaiian Airlines flight search.
To plan a Hawaii vacation, have a look at how much does it cost to go to Hawaii for some tips to save money!
Sacramento
2,458 miles
SMF to HNL: 5h 40m
Oakland
2,402 miles
OAK to HNL: 5h 30m
San Francisco
2,393 miles
SFO to HNL: 5h 30m
San Jose
2,412 miles
SJC to HNL: 5h 35m
Los Angeles
2,558 miles
LAX to HNL: 5h 50m
San Diego
2,607 miles
SAN to HNL: 6h 5m
HAPPY CALIFORNIA TO HAWAII FLYING!
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🐠 Here are things you must consider packing!
- Swimsuit or swimming shirt aka rash guard
- rash guard: swim set for women and swim shirt for men
- Water shoes
- Waterproof phone case (so you can capture pictures of fishies underwater!)
- cheapo phone case OR waterproof camera
- I also have this "camera" wrist float to attach to my cheapo waterproof phone case so my phone won't sink to the bottom of the ocean in case I somehow let go of it. (Mine does stay afloat - test this for yourself before completely trusting it!)
- Swimming goggles or snorkeling mask set
- Reef-safe(r) sunscreen
- lightweight travel towel:
- walking sandals:
I also don't go snorkeling without a personal swim float buoy. Not only does it help to keep me visible, but it makes for a perfect way to rest out in deeper water! Oh, and it also serves as a dry bag so I can take stuff into the water with me.
Another way I have taken valuables into the water with me is to wear a travel money belt that I don't mind getting wet with salt water (it's not waterproof but I have several so I just use one of them) and then I put things in a ziplock freezer bag, and put that freezer bag in the money belt.
There are also designated waterproof waist pouches that you can store your valuables and take into the water with you.
see more:
- What to wear hiking
- What to wear snorkeling