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Flights from Los Angeles to Hilo

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Hilo. The easiest way is one stop via Kahului or Honolulu, about 7h 45m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 45m
LAXITOOGG

Los Angeles to Hilo at a glance

Fastest journey7h 45mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kahului or Honolulu

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Hilo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAX Kahului (OGG) ITO
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 45m
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LAX Honolulu (HNL) ITO
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 04m
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LAX Las Vegas (LAS) ITO
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,955 km2,456 miles
Journey time
7h 45mestimate
Time difference
-2hHilo vs Los Angeles
Currency in Hilo
USD
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → ITO

Flights from Los Angeles to Hilo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Hilo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kahului, Honolulu and Las Vegas. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Hilo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,955 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Hilo?
The best connecting points are Kahului (OGG), Honolulu (HNL) and Las Vegas (LAS). American Airlines flies both legs via Kahului, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Hilo?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Hilo: Hilo International Airport (ITO).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Hilo?
Hilo is 2 hours behind Los Angeles.

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