Flying from Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 20 minutes.
The timezone in Los Angeles is UTC-8, which is two hours ahead of Kahului.
You can choose from 41 weekly Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your OGG to LAX flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
There are plenty of direct flights from Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport to choose from. When planning your Los Angeles journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this unmissable part of the United States:
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
United stands out as the most punctual carrier for OGG to LAX flights, with 91.94% of services landing on schedule.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OGG and LAX:
Honolulu International Airport
Kona Airport
Lihue Airport
Handy information about Maui Kahului Airport (OGG)
Maui Kahului Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from OGG arrive on schedule 83% of the time.
Central Kahului to Maui Kahului Airport is around 3 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The trip when using public transport takes about 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near OGG:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you're arriving on a late Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near LAX:
Explore without limits with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and discover more of Los Angeles and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before you travel.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Los Angeles. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Los Angeles, with the temperature ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OGG to LAX sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Los Angeles, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its must-visit sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Jose is another standout destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.