Air Cargo Vehicle Shipping To & From Hawaii

Hawaii Car Transport is the first and only vehicle shipping company offering both air and ocean transport between the U.S. mainland and Hawaii. Cars and motorcycles now fly between Los Angeles and Honolulu: the flight itself takes about 5½ hours, and with departures nearly every day, vehicles are typically ready for pickup just 4-5 days after drop-off, compared with 2-3 weeks by ship. There is no faster way to move a vehicle across the Pacific.
Cars secured aboard an air cargo freighter for vehicle shipping between Los Angeles and Honolulu
Vehicles loaded aboard a scheduled air cargo departure between Los Angeles and Honolulu.
5½ Hours
Flight time between Los Angeles and Honolulu
4-5 Days
Typical drop-off to pickup, port to port
Near-Daily
Scheduled departures in both directions
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How Air Cargo Vehicle Shipping Works

  1. Get an instant quote. The online calculator shows air and ocean pricing side by side with live departure schedules, so you can compare both options for your exact route and book the one that fits.
  2. Drop off your vehicle, or have it picked up. Deliver your vehicle to the Los Angeles or Honolulu port, or choose residential service and we will collect it at your door anywhere nationwide and truck it to the Los Angeles port.
  3. Your vehicle flies across the Pacific. On a scheduled air cargo departure, the crossing takes about 5½ hours. Your vehicle is typically ready for pickup 4-5 days after drop-off.

Get Your Air Cargo Price

Air cargo rates are flat and all-inclusive: one price with all taxes and surcharges built in, and no add-ons at the port. Your exact rate depends on your vehicle type and direction of travel, and the instant quote calculator shows it in about 30 seconds, side by side with the ocean rate and live departure schedules. No phone call required and no obligation. Air cargo is our premium service; ocean transport remains the most economical way to ship. Residential pickup and delivery is available nationwide and quoted instantly.
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Air Cargo vs. Ocean Transport

  Air Cargo Ocean Transport
Transit time 4-5 days from drop-off to pickup 2-3 weeks from drop-off to pickup
Departures Nearly every day Weekly sailings
Routes Los Angeles ↔ Honolulu Los Angeles, Oakland & Seattle to Honolulu, Hilo, Kahului & Nawiliwili
Vehicles Automobiles & motorcycles Automobiles, oversized vehicles & containers
Exposure No ocean humidity or salt air Standard enclosed ocean transport
Booking Instant online quote & booking Instant online quote & booking

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast is air cargo vehicle shipping to Hawaii?

The flight between Los Angeles and Honolulu takes about 5½ hours, and with departures nearly every day, vehicles are typically ready for pickup 4-5 days after drop-off at the port. Ocean transport on the same route takes 2-3 weeks.

How much does it cost to fly a car to Hawaii?

Air cargo rates are flat and all-inclusive, with all taxes and surcharges built in. Your exact rate depends on your vehicle type and direction of travel. The instant quote calculator shows your air cargo price side by side with the ocean rate in about 30 seconds, with no phone call required and no obligation.

Do motorcycles ship to Hawaii by air?

Yes. Motorcycles ship between Los Angeles and Honolulu by air cargo at a flat, all-inclusive rate, with no ocean humidity or salt air exposure along the way. Get your exact rate instantly with the online quote calculator.

What routes are available for air cargo vehicle shipping?

Air cargo service operates between Los Angeles and Honolulu in both directions. Nationwide residential pickup and delivery is available, with vehicles trucked between your door and the Los Angeles port. Ocean service continues to Hilo, Kahului and Nawiliwili.

How often do air cargo flights depart?

Scheduled air cargo departures operate nearly every day between Los Angeles and Honolulu, in both directions. Ocean sailings depart weekly.

Can I compare air and ocean rates online?

Yes. The instant quote calculator shows air and ocean pricing side by side with live departure schedules, and both services can be booked online. Questions? Call (808) 445-6695 to speak with a vehicle transportation specialist.

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