Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago (CHI) from $180

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/21. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
HNL — CHI
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Honolulu to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 0 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best HNL to CHI flight in 2023: compare Honolulu to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$884

Round-trip from

$207
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in September 2023
From Honolulu to Chicago (CHI)

HNL - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 45% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Chicago?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from Honolulu in January are about $840 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $424.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Honolulu to Chicago (HNL - CHI)?

When flying from Honolulu to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Delta flights from Honolulu to Chicago

Peruse some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found from Honolulu to Chicago. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Honolulu to Chicago

Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Honolulu to Chicago. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.

Cheap Honolulu to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for HNL to CHI flights for September, October
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Honolulu to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from Honolulu found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Chicago from Honolulu

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Honolulu to Chicago flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Chicago from Honolulu, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Chicago from Honolulu

The cheapest one-way flights from Honolulu to Chicago
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$401 - $673

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Mon 11/6

1 stop15h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/11

2 stops18h 40m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Mon 11/6

1 stop15h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/12

2 stops18h 40m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Mon 11/6

2 stops15h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/12

2 stops18h 40m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Mon 11/6

1 stop15h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/12

1 stop12h 13m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Mon 11/20

1 stop11h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/28

2 stops18h 40m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Thu 10/19

1 stop12h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/23

1 stop12h 12m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Thu 10/12

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/21

1 stop28h 32m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Thu 10/12

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/22

2 stops19h 07m

HonoluluChicago O'Hare Intl

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

Tue 10/3

1 stop22h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/5

1 stop22h 44m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Honolulu to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Honolulu to Chicago flights.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

Located just 4.4 mi from the city center, Honolulu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Honolulu. Booking flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 4 different airlines.

Can I find flights from Honolulu to Chicago for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Honolulu to Chicago for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $401, but on average you can expect to pay $481.

Are there nonstop flights from Honolulu to Chicago for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Honolulu to Chicago under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from Honolulu to Chicago is less than $1,089.

Are there last-minute flights available from Honolulu to Chicago for under $600?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Honolulu to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $600.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Honolulu to Chicago round-trip?

According to our current data, Delta ($401), offers the cheapest pricing from Honolulu to Chicago. Delta is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to Chicago one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $180 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $228 and Delta from $242 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from Honolulu to Chicago?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Honolulu to Chicago?

What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $275. While the most popular route (Honolulu - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $387 on average our data indicates $1,225 when flying from Honolulu to Chicago.

What does HNL to ORD mean?

HNL and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. HNL to ORD refers to a flight route from Honolulu Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 4 airlines flying from Honolulu to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Honolulu to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$304Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$365Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest$549Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Honolulu to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from Honolulu to Chicago
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
17%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
82%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Honolulu to Chicago
Sunday2daily flights
Monday3daily flights
Tuesday3daily flights
Wednesday3daily flights
Thursday3daily flights
Friday3daily flights
Saturday2daily flights
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