Travelling from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the most convenient departure point for your flight from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Explore your options for taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY), two of the city's main airports.
5 hours 55 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is 3 hours behind Los Angeles. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located in Honolulu.
To ensure you catch your flight from Los Angeles to HNL, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Take the express route from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Direct flights from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) can be booked from here.
Numerous airlines at LAX operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The most popular include:
From the centre of Los Angeles, LAX is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)? Browse the fares flying out of Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Multiple airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles to HNL leaving from VNY. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat with any of these carriers and you'll arrive before you realise it:
VNY is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 34 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Los Angeles to HNL? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
About Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near HNL:
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Honolulu. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 24 minutes.
It takes roughly 2 hours and 58 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is ر.ق. 365. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 720. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from Los Angeles to HNL by booking at least 8 months ahead. According to flight price data, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Honolulu in May when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Honolulu. The warmest month is September. Book your flights from Los Angeles to HNL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 27ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC on average.
More about Honolulu
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Honolulu:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Honolulu is to check out its top attractions. Some highlights include Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
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