LAX vs. Long Beach (LGB)
Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest fly nonstops from Long Beach (LGB), allowing you to skip LAX traffic entirely.
Fly from Southern California to Oahu with complete airport flexibility. Compare departures across LAX, Long Beach, and Ontario on Hawaiian, Delta, United, and Southwest.
Search Los Angeles to Honolulu / Hawaii →Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest fly nonstops from Long Beach (LGB), allowing you to skip LAX traffic entirely.
Hawaiian Airlines A330 and 787 Dreamliners feature true lie-flat first-class suites on select LAX nonstops.
Airlines have vastly different luggage and surfboard policies for Hawaii. Wayzuno surfaces all fees up front.
Weekend vacation departures cost significantly more than Tuesday/Wednesday flights. Checking surrounding dates saves $150+.
The Los Angeles to Honolulu route is the busiest gateway between the US mainland and the Hawaiian Islands. Searching multiple Southern California departure airports unlocks easier parking, shorter TSA lines, and lower fares.
Nonstop flights take approximately 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours westbound, and about 5 hours to 5 hours 30 minutes eastbound.
Hawaiian Airlines (A330 and 787-9) and Delta (select widebodies) offer lie-flat first class suites between LAX and HNL.