Can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu are less common, historically accounting for approximately 0.1% of all observed flights. When connecting flights are taken, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most journeys on this route will involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu typically takes approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 7739 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 16 hours and 42 minutes. This difference in duration highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

How often do cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu come up frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find good deals on this route. The consistent availability of favorable pricing makes this a route where patience can often lead to savings.

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2027-01-12 – 2027-01-20
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Washington, D.C. to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu takes about 10h 6m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 7739 km. Most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu, fares typically range from $761–$1240, with a median of $923. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. The share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu? The most affordable month to fly is July, with a median fare of $598. Following July, August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $783, and September has a median fare of $885.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 0.1% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Regular price: $414 - $1,091

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu is between $414 and $1091. The current lowest deal is $579 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Jan 18-Jan 28.

now $579

Low $414

High $1,091

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to Honolulu is August, with a median price of $784. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $2494. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $784

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,494

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$546

$668

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

American Airlines

$509

$629

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

American Airlines

$492

$629

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$516

$629

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$463

$625

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$466

$625

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$893 → $630

29%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$873 → $646

26%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$846 → $631

25%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$849 → $635

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Washington, D.C. - Honolulu route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu are above the typical level at $579.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu, with a median price of $598.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 10h 6m

The median flight time for a direct flight to Honolulu is 10h 6m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2 median stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has offered direct flights on the Washington, D.C. to Honolulu route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu appear frequently.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$424

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is a convenient option for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu.

📍 ~6 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$558

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International is another choice for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$584

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.

📍 ~10 km from Honolulu (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$547

Airports nearby Honolulu used as alternative

Kahului (OGG)

Kahului Airport is a major secondary hub in Hawaii, offering many alternative flights and direct connections to the US mainland and Canada.

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

💸 Flights from ~$680

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Honolulu

$2,282

Save $1,540

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Honolulu

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $963. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $1331. Even booking 60+ days out resulted in a higher average price of $1150 compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu was considered to be $761 or less. The median price for this route was $923. For comparison, 75% of prices observed were $1240 or less, indicating that prices can vary significantly.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu, with a median price of $598. August also offered lower prices, with a median of $783. The annual median price for this route was $923, making July a particularly attractive option for travelers seeking lower fares.

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Washington, D.C. to Honolulu: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Regular price: $414 - $1,091

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu is between $414 and $1091. The current lowest deal is $579 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Jan 18-Jan 28.

now $579

Low $414

High $1,091

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

August

Cheapest

Flights from $784

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,494

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$546

$668

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

American Airlines

$509

$629

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

American Airlines

$492

$629

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

United Airlines

$516

$629

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$463

$625

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

BWI - Honolulu

Washington, D.C. (BWI) - Honolulu (HNL)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$466

$625

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

4 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 6

$893 → $630

29%

5 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 10

$873 → $646

26%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$846 → $631

25%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$849 → $635

25%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu