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Flights to Honolulu in 2025

Find the latest flights to Honolulu in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on July 4, 2025.

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Average price

$978

Round-trip from

$599

One-way from

$277

Good round-trip deal

$753 or less

Good one-way deal

$378 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on July 4, 2025.

Fri 9/196:18 pmEWR - HNL
1 stop23h 52mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/258:43 pmHNL - EWR
1 stop12h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$599
Sat 9/66:15 amEWR - HNL
2 stops20h 13mDelta
Tue 9/167:00 amHNL - EWR
2 stops17h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/2$601
Thu 8/217:59 pmEWR - HNL
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/38:43 pmHNL - EWR
1 stop12h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$604
Sat 10/189:00 amEWR - HNL
1 stop17h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/2510:20 pmHNL - EWR
1 stop12h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$613
Sat 7/196:05 amEWR - HNL
2 stops19h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/239:40 pmHNL - EWR
2 stops16h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$647
Sat 8/238:29 pmJFK - HNL
1 stop21h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 8/308:00 amHNL - JFK
1 stop16h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$650
Sat 8/236:00 amLGA - HNL
1 stop12h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/18:05 pmHNL - LGA
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$653
Thu 8/289:25 pmJFK - HNL
1 stop29h 03mDelta
Wed 9/33:00 pmHNL - JFK
1 stop12h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/3$655
Sun 9/146:00 amLGA - HNL
1 stop13h 35mDelta
Thu 9/183:00 pmHNL - LGA
1 stop11h 46mDelta
Deal found 7/3$657
Tue 10/79:00 amJFK - HNL
Nonstop10h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/1412:05 pmHNL - JFK
1 stop12h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$657
Sun 11/25:00 amLGA - HNL
1 stop14h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/107:00 pmHNL - LGA
1 stop13h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$659
Mon 8/187:35 amLGA - HNL
2 stops19h 25mSouthwest
Tue 9/29:00 pmHNL - LGA
2 stops14h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$660

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NewarkHonolulu

EWR - HNL

EWRHNL

Newark

Fri 9/19

6:18 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 52m

Honolulu

Thu 9/25

8:43 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$599

NewarkHonolulu

EWR - HNL

EWRHNL

Newark

Sat 9/6

6:15 am-8:28 pm

2 stops20h 13m

Honolulu

Tue 9/16

7:00 am-6:05 am

2 stops17h 05m

$601

NewarkHonolulu

EWR - HNL

EWRHNL

Newark

Thu 8/21

7:59 pm-9:49 am

1 stop19h 50m

Honolulu

Wed 9/3

8:43 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop12h 52m

$604

NewarkHonolulu

EWR - HNL

EWRHNL

Newark

Sat 7/19

6:05 am-7:44 pm

2 stops19h 39m

Honolulu

Wed 7/23

9:40 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$647

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/23

8:29 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Honolulu

Sat 8/30

8:00 am-6:09 am

1 stop16h 09m

$650

New YorkHonolulu

LGA - HNL

LGAHNL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-12:49 pm

1 stop12h 49m

Honolulu

Mon 9/1

8:05 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$653

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/28

9:25 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop29h 03m

Honolulu

Wed 9/3

3:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop12h 00m

$655

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/7

9:00 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop10h 53m

Honolulu

Tue 10/14

12:05 pm-6:29 am

1 stop12h 24m

$657

New YorkHonolulu

LGA - HNL

LGAHNL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Honolulu

Thu 9/18

3:00 pm-8:46 am

1 stop11h 46m

$657

New YorkHonolulu

LGA - HNL

LGAHNL

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/2

5:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Honolulu

Mon 11/10

7:00 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$659

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The best insider tips for flights to Honolulu

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu trip
Airlines
American Airlines

American's Flagship Business offers lie-flat beds and chef-curated meals on international flights.


American's Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 8” recline and legrests for added comfort.

Read more about American Airlinesby Marisa Garcia
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort on longer flights.


Alaska Airlines provides 32” legroom in Main Cabin, more than many competitors.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader
JetBlue

JetBlue offers free onboard Wifi and screens at every seat, ideal for long flights.


JetBlue's Mint class offers lie-flat seats and high-end meals on select long-distance routes.

Read more about JetBlueby Blane Bachelor
Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom, early boarding, and complimentary drinks on long flights.


Delta's Delta One offers lie-flat seats with duvets and premium meals on long-haul routes.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian's Extra Comfort offers more legroom and priority boarding on long-haul flights.


Hawaiian offers free meals in Main Cabin on daytime flights to the US Mainland.

Read more about Hawaiian Airlinesby Scott Laird
United Airlines

United's Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and Saks Fifth Avenue bedding on long-haul routes.


United's Premium Plus offers extra legroom, upgraded meals, and amenity kits on select routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
HNL

For quick access to Waikiki, consider rideshare apps from HNL. They are often cheaper than taxis and offer a 15-minute ride to the beach.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Expert on HNL

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Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Best time to book a flight to Honolulu

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Honolulu

When is the best time to book a flight to Honolulu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Honolulu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Honolulu?

On average, a flight from New York to Honolulu takes 19 hours 9 minutes. Flights to Honolulu from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Honolulu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Honolulu should consider flying on Monday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Honolulu

The most flights from New York to Honolulu are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Honolulu?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $164
Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
From $92
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $94
Delta
Delta
From $134

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Honolulu?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Honolulu are Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

Plan your trip to Honolulu by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Honolulu. Reviews last updated July 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing the United States, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,845 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

FAQs about flying to Honolulu

Honolulu, HI airport overview

As the main gateway to Hawaii, Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is one of the busiest airports in the United States, with 21 million travelers passing through it each year. The airport is busy with old-fashioned terminal buildings that haven’t changed much since they were built in the 1960s.

There are three terminals at Honolulu Airport, and as the airport is not as well-signed as it could be, transferring between them can be very confusing. The Commuter Terminal and the Interisland Terminal serve smaller regional airlines. The Interisland Terminal also sees some flights to and from the US mainland and Hawaiian Airlines’ international flights. The Overseas Terminal, also called the International Terminal, serves all other international arrivals and departures.

The city of Honolulu, about five miles (8km) from the airport, has more than 1 million inhabitants and is as bustling as any major city. Although you might want to go further afield for that remote-island holiday, it’s a warm and hospitable first experience of Hawaii.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Honolulu?

    Most people fly into Honolulu (HNL) if they book a flight to Honolulu. Honolulu is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Honolulu’s city center. Honolulu is the only Honolulu airport and it handles 7 daily flights from New York. 7 airlines have flights from New York to Honolulu on a regular basis.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Honolulu if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Honolulu on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Honolulu?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Honolulu.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Honolulu?

    Honolulu is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Honolulu. One-way flights to Honolulu typically cost $60, while round-trip flights cost around $98.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Honolulu?

    A round-trip flight to Honolulu will typically cost around $1,427, however they can be found for as little as $98.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Honolulu depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Honolulu, Lihue offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 36 minutes).

  • Does Honolulu have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Honolulu can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Honolulu?

    Yes. Honolulu has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Airport Honolulu Hotel is the closest property to Honolulu (1.0 mi away from Honolulu).

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