California to Hawaii Flight Duration

Find flight duration times from California to Hawaii, compare live flight prices and book your tickets.

What is the flight duration from California to Hawaii?
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Average flight time is 6 hours 10 minutes

The fastest flight time from California to Hawaii is 6 hours 10 minutes

California to Hawaii flight duration breakdown

Average flight duration 6 hours 10 minutes
Shortest flight duration Not available
Longest flight duration Not available
The average flight time from California to Hawaii is 6 hours 10 minutes. However, the duration of flights can differ depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air. This means individual flight times can be quicker, but on occasion, they can also be longer.

The distance from California to Hawaii is 2,468 miles / 3,973 km

California airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to Hawaii: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), San Jose International Airport (SJC), Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Hawaii airports

There are a number of airports nearby that fly to California: Kona International Airport (KOA), Hilo International Airport (ITO), Kahului Airport (OGG), Honolulu International Airport (HNL), Lihue Airport (LIH), San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).

We found some additional routes that may be of interest to you: California to Oregon, California to Las Vegas and California to Arizona.

California & Hawaii local times and timezones

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PST -08:00
HST -10:00
Hawaii
California, United States is 2 hours ahead of Hawaii, United States

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California to Hawaii FAQs

How long does it take to fly from California to Hawaii?

On average, the flight time from California to Hawaii is 6 hours 10 minutes. But remember, flight times can vary slightly depending on weather conditions, flight path and congestion in the air.

This means that your flight from California to Hawaii could be longer or shorter than the average flight time.
What is the distance between California and Hawaii?

The distance between California and Hawaii is 2,468 miles or 3,973 km.
What is the shortest flight duration from California to Hawaii?

The shortest flight time from California to Hawaii is 6 hours 10 minutes. However, flight times can vary depending on weather conditions, air congestion and flight path, so this time is never guaranteed.
Can I fly from California to Hawaii?

The average flight time from California to Hawaii is 6 hours 10 minutes. Check ticket prices and review carrier requirements carefully before booking your trip.
What is the timezone difference between California and Hawaii?

The time zone difference between California and Hawaii is 2 hours.