Can I fly direct from Houston to Honolulu?

Historically, direct flights from Houston to Honolulu have been available, making up approximately 0.3 of all flights on this route. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 3. This data reflects observations over the trailing 90 days, indicating that direct options are less common than connecting itineraries.

What's the flight time from Houston to Honolulu?

The typical direct flight time from Houston to Honolulu is approximately 8 hours and 19 minutes, covering a distance of 6272 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases to about 12 hours and 31 minutes. This represents a significant difference in travel time compared to direct options.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Houston to Honolulu?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly from Houston to Honolulu with a layover. Connecting flights had a median price of $855, while direct flights were typically more expensive, with a median price of $1135. This represents a premium of approximately 33% for direct flights. Direct flights accounted for about 0.3 of all available options in the trailing 90 days.

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Houston to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Honolulu

The journey from Houston to Honolulu covers a substantial distance of 6,272 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul route. This significant distance means you should expect longer travel times and potentially higher fares compared to shorter routes. Understanding the typical price range and flight characteristics can help you plan your trip effectively.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Houston to Honolulu, fares typically range from $700 to $1,150, with a median price of $854. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Only about 7% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require patience and flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Honolulu? The data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $649. Other relatively inexpensive months include November, with a median fare of $788, and September, where the median fare is around $804. Planning your travel during these months could lead to considerable savings.

Most itineraries for this route involve connections, as only 0.3% of recent fares were for direct flights from Houston to Honolulu. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 3. This means that while direct options are rare, you will most likely need to factor in multiple stops for your journey.

How long is the flight from Houston to Honolulu? A typical journey, including connections, is approximately 8h 19m. However, it is important to note that the median connecting flight time is substantially longer, at 31h 25m, due to the prevalence of itineraries with multiple stopovers. The non-stop flight time is also 8h 19m, but these are rarely available.

How much is a round trip from Houston to Honolulu

Regular price: $738 - $1,519

Prices for flights from Houston to Honolulu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $738 and $1519. The current lowest deal is $416 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Feb 2-Feb 10.

now $416

Low $738

High $1,519

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Honolulu is May, with a median price of $649. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1563. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $649

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,563

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Honolulu

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Honolulu

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Honolulu

Houston (IAH) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$953

$796

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$1,055

$845

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Honolulu

Houston (IAH) - Honolulu (HNL)

American Airlines

$1,106

$796

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$949

$676

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$787

$630

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$765

$630

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$799 → $450

44%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$761 → $450

41%

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

$742 → $450

39%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$1,147 → $858

25%

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Houston - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Honolulu are below the typical level at $416.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest at $649

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $649 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 19m

Direct flights from Houston to Honolulu typically take 8 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 3 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers deals

Southwest Airlines recently offered a deal for $416 from Houston to Honolulu.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Honolulu, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$455

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport is an alternative for flights to Honolulu, serving the Houston metropolitan area.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$530

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$377

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Honolulu, United States

91% AI deal score

$2,656

$1,939

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Business Class

From IAH

Honolulu, United States

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$3,079

$1,910

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From IAH

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Oct 16

Honolulu, United States

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$3,159

$1,910

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From IAH

Elite

Oct 16

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,079

$1,910

Save $1,169

From IAH

Elite

Apr 23

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,842

$1,937

Save $905

From IAH

Elite

Oct 31

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,693

$1,939

Save $754

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Houston to Honolulu is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1092. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $1881, while booking 7-13 days out averaged $2284. Even booking 60+ days in advance was more expensive, with an average price of $1350.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Houston to Honolulu is considered to be $700 or less. The median price for this route was $854. Prices typically ranged up to $1150 for the majority of observed flights. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Honolulu, with a median price of $649. November and September also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $788 and $804 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $854, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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Houston to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Houston to Honolulu

Regular price: $738 - $1,519

Prices for flights from Houston to Honolulu are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $738 and $1519. The current lowest deal is $416 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Feb 2-Feb 10.

now $416

Low $738

High $1,519

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Honolulu

May

Cheapest

Flights from $649

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,563

Jan

Feb

Mar

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Houston to Honolulu

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Honolulu

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Honolulu

Houston (IAH) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$953

$796

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$1,055

$845

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAH - Honolulu

Houston (IAH) - Honolulu (HNL)

American Airlines

$1,106

$796

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$949

$676

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$787

$630

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

HOU - Honolulu

Houston (HOU) - Honolulu (HNL)

Southwest Airlines

$765

$630

One-way

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

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$799 → $450

44%

7 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 18

$761 → $450

41%

8 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 17

$742 → $450

39%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$1,147 → $858

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Honolulu

Houston - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Houston to Honolulu are below the typical level at $416.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically cheapest at $649

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $649 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 8h 19m

Direct flights from Houston to Honolulu typically take 8 hours and 19 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 3 stopovers for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers deals

Southwest Airlines recently offered a deal for $416 from Houston to Honolulu.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights on this route are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Houston main airports to depart from

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport offers flights to Honolulu, providing a convenient departure option from Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$455

William P. Hobby (HOU)

William P. Hobby Airport is an alternative for flights to Honolulu, serving the Houston metropolitan area.

📍 ~16 km from Houston city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$530

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 city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$377

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Cheapest

Kahului Airport is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering numerous alternative flights to the US mainland.

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,079

$1,910

Save $1,169

From IAH

Elite

Oct 16

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,159

$1,910

Save $1,249

From IAH

Elite

Oct 16

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$3,079

$1,910

Save $1,169

From IAH

Elite

Apr 23

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,842

$1,937

Save $905

From IAH

Elite

Oct 31

Honolulu, United States

90% AI deal score

$2,693

$1,939

Save $754

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Cheap Flights from Houston to Honolulu

Today’s best flight deals from Houston to Honolulu

Houston to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Houston to Honolulu

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Honolulu

Direct flights from Houston to Honolulu

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Honolulu

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Honolulu

Houston - Honolulu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

May is historically cheapest at $649

Direct flights average 8h 19m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent

Houston 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 far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Honolulu?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Houston to Honolulu?

Can I fly direct from Houston to Honolulu?

What's the flight time from Houston to Honolulu?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Houston to Honolulu?

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Flights to Honolulu from other cities

Houston to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Houston to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Houston to Honolulu

The cheapest time to fly from Houston to Honolulu

Direct flights from Houston to Honolulu

Last-minute flights going from Houston to Honolulu

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

Popular Airports to fly from Houston to Honolulu

Houston - Honolulu route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

May is historically cheapest at $649

Direct flights average 8h 19m

Connecting flights are dominant

Southwest Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent

Houston 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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Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Honolulu?

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

Which months have the cheapest flights from Houston to Honolulu?