Domestic route
Cheap flights from Honolulu to New York
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). 4,975 miles, 9h 30m nonstop.
HNL to JFK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,975 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 30mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLHA3 airlinesAmerican, Delta, Hawaiian
- Nonstop flights per day
- 16all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 6h aheadNew York vs Honolulu
Honolulu to New York
Round trips from $395
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 12.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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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.
Airlines flying Honolulu to New York
3 airlines fly nonstop with 16 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- HAHawaiian AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX, ANC, SFO, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, PHX, OAK, LAX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ORD, DEN, IAH, SFO, IAD, LAX · first checked bag from $40
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)UAWNAS3 airlines
- San Francisco (SFO)UAAS2 airlines
- San Diego (SAN)WNAS2 airlines
- Chicago (ORD)UA1 airline
- Denver (DEN)UA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
HonoluluNew York has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- American, Delta and Hawaiian all fly HNL to JFK 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.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $395; September 2026 is the most expensive at $508 and up, a difference of $113 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% 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.
- New York is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu. Expect to lose 6 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
Destination guide
New York: Three airports, five boroughs, endless reasons to go
New York is the most-flown destination in the US, served by JFK, LaGuardia and Newark. Fares are competitive year-round thanks to nonstop service from nearly every major airport, and the subway makes a car unnecessary.
Best time to visit: April–June and September–early November bring mild weather and manageable crowds. December is magical but expensive; January and February have the lowest fares and hotel rates.
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Search Honolulu to New YorkHonolulu to New York: common questions
How long is the flight from Honolulu to New York?
A nonstop flight from Honolulu (HNL) to New York (JFK) takes about 9h 30m gate to gate, covering 4,975 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HNL to JFK?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines operate nonstop flights from Honolulu (HNL) to New York (JFK), with 16 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, SFO and SAN.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to New York?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Honolulu (HNL) to New York (JFK), starting at $395 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Honolulu to New York 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 Honolulu and New York?
New York is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu. HNL is on Pacific/Honolulu time and JFK on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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