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$308+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL)

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JFK — HNL
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Round-trip from

$634
(Delta)

One-way from

$308
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,018

Good round-trip deal

$723 or less

Good one-way deal

$385 or less
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu
One-way flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/139:15 pmJFK - HNL
1 stop29h 11mDelta
Thu 10/2310:15 pmHNL - JFK
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/27$634
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:27 pmJFK - HNL
1 stop34h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/159:00 amHNL - JFK
1 stop16h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$635
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/101:00 pmJFK - HNL
1 stop15h 24mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 12/154:45 pmHNL - JFK
Nonstop9h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$642
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:54 pmJFK - HNL
2 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/143:10 pmHNL - JFK
Nonstop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$649
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:00 amJFK - HNL
1 stop16h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/1412:59 pmHNL - JFK
1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$653
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Tue 9/239:00 amJFK - HNL
Nonstop10h 55mJetBlue
Wed 9/243:10 pmHNL - JFK
Nonstop9h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$661

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New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

9:15 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop29h 11m

Honolulu

Thu 10/23

10:15 pm-8:30 am

1 stop28h 15m

$634

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 11/8

4:27 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop34h 25m

Honolulu

Sat 11/15

9:00 am-6:27 am

1 stop16h 27m

$635

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

1:00 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop15h 24m

Honolulu

Mon 12/15

4:45 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop9h 40m

$642

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/1

7:54 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops26h 32m

Honolulu

Sun 9/14

3:10 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop9h 45m

$649

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-4:57 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Honolulu

Tue 10/14

12:59 pm-7:19 am

1 stop12h 20m

$653

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/23

9:00 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop10h 55m

Honolulu

Wed 9/24

3:10 pm-6:55 am

Nonstop9h 45m

$661

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/27

7:00 am-8:52 pm

2 stops19h 52m

$308

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

6:59 am-1:56 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$309

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/24

6:00 am-5:33 pm

1 stop16h 33m

$317

New YorkHonolulu

JFK - HNL

JFKHNL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/24

10:00 am-8:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$326

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Deals found on 7/27

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JFK

For a smooth departure from JFK, consider using the Long Island Railroad from Penn Station for a quick 20-25 minute ride to the airport.

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HNL

For quick access to Waikiki, rideshares are convenient and often cheaper than taxis, with pickup at Terminal 1 and 2 Departures.

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Best time to book a flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JFK to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from JFK to HNL 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).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

San Francisco (SFO) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $679.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Seattle (SEA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 07m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Seattle (SEA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 14m.

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 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Honolulu from New York John F Kennedy Intl?

    Located just 4.4 mi from the city center, Honolulu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Honolulu from New York John F Kennedy Intl. Booking flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu (HNL) should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily inbound flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu round-trip?

    Currently priced at $634, Delta will fly you from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $635 and $652, respectively. Delta is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $308. American Airlines flights start at $309 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $314 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

    Consider KLM (91%), Delta (90%) or Virgin Atlantic (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

    While on average a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu is generally $2,731, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $319. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Honolulu), you can expect to pay $518 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are currently the most popular points of interest in Los Angeles at the moment. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can rent a car at Los Angeles for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from John F Kennedy Intl to Honolulu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$440Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$503Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$539Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$636Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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