Are there direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu are not common, historically making up only 1.7% of all flights on this route. Most travelers can expect to have connecting flights. When a connection is necessary, flights typically involve 2 stopovers. This indicates that planning for at least one stopover is generally advisable for this route.

What's the flight time from Chicago to Honolulu?

The typical direct flight time from Chicago to Honolulu is approximately 9 hours and 12 minutes, covering a distance of 6819 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 13 hours and 33 minutes. Travelers should account for this longer travel time when planning their itinerary with a connection.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

Historically, good prices on flights from Chicago to Honolulu have been frequent. This route is classified as one that regularly sees competitive pricing. Travelers can often find favorable deals, making it a route where patience and monitoring prices can be rewarding. The availability of good prices has been consistent across the trailing 30 days.

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Chicago to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Most itineraries for flights from Chicago to Honolulu connect at least once, with only 1.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

When considering cheap flights from Chicago to Honolulu, fares typically range from $635–$1261, with a median of $846. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu, March stands out with a median fare of $583. Other cost-effective months include February, with a median fare of $621, and May, where the median fare is $623.

A typical journey from Chicago to Honolulu takes approximately 9h 12m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve connections, the median connecting flight time is 15h 6m, while the median non-stop flight time is also 9h 12m.

The distance between Chicago and Honolulu is 6819 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the overall journey time and fare characteristics.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Honolulu

Regular price: $378 - $906

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Honolulu is $378 to $906. The current lowest deal is $401 with Kayak for travel from Jan 19-Feb 16.

now $401

Low $378

High $906

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Honolulu is February, with a median price of $571. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1197. Generally, prices are lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $571

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,197

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Honolulu

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$657

$556

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$761

$666

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$586

$530

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$597

$519

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$624

$540

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$472

$453

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

6 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 29

$769 → $566

26%

7 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 30

$769 → $566

26%

2 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 25

$784 → $601

23%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$842 → $669

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

Chicago - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Honolulu are near the typical level, with 6% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Honolulu, with a median price of $583.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 12m

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu typically take 9h 12m, while connecting flights average 15h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant for Chicago to Honolulu, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Honolulu appear frequently, with deals occurring within 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International offers flights to Honolulu, making it a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the primary gateway to Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.

📍 ~7 km from Honolulu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport (OGG) is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering numerous alternative flights and direct connections.

📍 ~160 km from Honolulu (requires inter-island flight or ferry from Oahu)

💸 Flights from ~$432

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Feb 17

Honolulu, United States

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$2,374

$1,826

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Feb 24

Honolulu, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,447

$1,826

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Feb 23

Honolulu, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,455

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Jan 25

Honolulu, United States

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Honolulu, United States

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$2,480

$1,826

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Jan 27

Honolulu, United States

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$2,489

$1,826

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From ORD

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Jan 21

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,285

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Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, booking flights from Chicago to Honolulu 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, at around $956. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 0-6 days out have an average price of $1367. Even booking 28-59 days ahead typically results in a higher average price of $1138 compared to booking further out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu is considered to be $635 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $846. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $1261 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $635 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Honolulu have been March, February, and May. In March, the median price was $583, while February saw a median of $621. May also offered competitive pricing with a median of $623. The annual median price for this route is $846, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Chicago to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Most itineraries for flights from Chicago to Honolulu connect at least once, with only 1.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

The distance between Chicago and Honolulu is 6819 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to the overall journey time and fare characteristics.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Honolulu

Regular price: $378 - $906

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Honolulu is $378 to $906. The current lowest deal is $401 with Kayak for travel from Jan 19-Feb 16.

now $401

Low $378

High $906

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

February

Cheapest

Flights from $571

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,197

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Honolulu

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$657

$556

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$761

$666

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$586

$530

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$597

$519

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$624

$540

One-way

Mon, Oct 19

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Honolulu

Chicago (ORD) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$472

$453

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

6 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 29

$769 → $566

26%

7 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 30

$769 → $566

26%

2 nights

Mar 23 - Mar 25

$784 → $601

23%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$842 → $669

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

Chicago - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to Honolulu are near the typical level, with 6% considered good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Honolulu, with a median price of $583.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 12m

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu typically take 9h 12m, while connecting flights average 15h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant for Chicago to Honolulu, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to Honolulu appear frequently, with deals occurring within 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International offers flights to Honolulu, making it a convenient option for your journey.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

Cheapest

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is the primary gateway to Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.

📍 ~7 km from Honolulu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$476

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport (OGG) is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering numerous alternative flights and direct connections.

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,306

$1,843

Save $463

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Honolulu

Chicago to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Honolulu

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Honolulu

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

Chicago - Honolulu route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 9h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

Best Elite deals to Honolulu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

How early should I book Chicago to Honolulu flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Honolulu?

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

What's the flight time from Chicago to Honolulu?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

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Chicago to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Honolulu

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

Direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Honolulu

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Honolulu

Chicago - Honolulu route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights take 9h 12m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently for this route

Chicago main airports to depart from

Honolulu main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

Best Elite deals to Honolulu

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Dec 11

Dec 03

Feb 24

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

How early should I book Chicago to Honolulu flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to Honolulu?