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Cheap flights from Chicago to Honolulu

O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). 4,237 miles, 9h nonstop.

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ORD to HNL at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
4,237 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
9hnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
AAUAHA3 airlinesAmerican, United, Hawaiian
Nonstop flights per day
12all airlines combined
Cheapest month
December 2026over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday18% less than Sunday
Time difference
5h behindHonolulu vs Chicago

Chicago to Honolulu

Round trips from $412

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 8.

Cheapest month: December 2026

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Chicago to Honolulu fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$476
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$436
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$416
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$412
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 26$455
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 16$432

Airlines flying Chicago to Honolulu

3 airlines fly nonstop with 12 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • American, United and Hawaiian all fly ORD to HNL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
  • December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $412; September 2026 is the most expensive at $476 and up, a difference of $64 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago. A morning departure lands in Honolulu with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Honolulu: Waikiki, Pearl Harbor and the North Shore

Honolulu is the Hawaiian Islands' gateway and the only one with nonstops from most of the mainland. Waikiki's beach and hotels, Pearl Harbor and the North Shore surf are the essentials; inter-island flights open up Maui and Kauai.

Best time to visit: April–May and September–October have the best combination of weather, calm seas and lower fares. Winter brings North Shore surf competitions and higher prices; summer is warm and busy with families.

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Chicago to Honolulu: common questions

How long is the flight from Chicago to Honolulu?

A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL) takes about 9h gate to gate, covering 4,237 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to HNL?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL), with 12 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, SEA and SAN.

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

Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu (HNL), starting at $412 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Chicago to Honolulu flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Honolulu?

Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and HNL on Pacific/Honolulu time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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