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Essential information to help you plan your flight from Chicago to Honolulu.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$486
Lowest round-trip price available on Priceline for this route right now.
This fare recently dropped from $645.
1 stop · economyCheapest Flight One-way
$321
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $412.
Outbound · Nov 1
10:15 amMDWChicago Midway Airport
9:05 pmHNLDaniel K Inouye International Airport
14h 50m · 1 stop via Sacramento (SMF)
Cheapest Nonstop
$595
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
$109 more than the cheapest round-trip.
Outbound · Nov 2
10:00 amORDChicago O Hare Airport
3:18 pmHNLDaniel K Inouye International Airport
9h 18m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 9
7:00 pmHNLDaniel K Inouye International Airport
7:27 amORDChicago O Hare Airport
8h 27m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$587
A round-trip at or under $587 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $571 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$53 less than the average weekday, which is $624.
Best time to fly
Afternoons
Afternoon departures average $599 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$51 less than the average departure, which is $650.
Low season
January
Fares average $521 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $501 in late January.
$98 below the yearly average of $619.
When to book
7 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 7 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $530, versus $641 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
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25% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 15 · Return Nov 20
5-night trip · economy
$645now only$486Round-trip
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Depart Nov 16 · Return Nov 20
4-night trip · economy
$647now only$489Round-trip
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Depart Dec 7 · Return Dec 11
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$570now only$495Round-trip
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$645now only$500Round-trip
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Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 16
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Depart Nov 11 · Return Nov 16
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$645now only$520Round-trip
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Delta Air Lines
Depart Nov 2 · Return Nov 6
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$645now only$532Round-trip
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$646now only$534Round-trip
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Depart Nov 12 · Return Nov 17
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$648now only$537Round-trip
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15% Price DropAmerican Airlines
Depart Nov 3 · Return Nov 6
3-night trip · economy
$645now only$545Round-trip
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15% Price DropAlaska Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 18
5-night trip · economy
$645now only$548Round-trip
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13% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 2 · Return Dec 6
4-night trip · economy
$645now only$558Round-trip
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$802Round-trip
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When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in late January at about $501
Fares from Chicago to Honolulu are lowest in late January, around $501, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $521. They peak in late December at about $740, $239 more than the low. The yearly average is $619.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $521 | $543 | $501 |
| February | $538 | $527 | $550 |
| March | $633 | $603 | $661 |
| April | $592 | $616 | $567 |
| May | $611 | $578 | $642 |
| June | $719 | $702 | $737 |
| July | $730 | $724 | $735 |
| August | $647 | $684 | $611 |
| September | $579 | $580 | $577 |
| October | $587 | $600 | $574 |
| November | $585 | $561 | $608 |
| December | $688 | $632 | $740 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 7 weeks out at $530
Book about 7 weeks before departure for the best fares from Chicago to Honolulu, around $530. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $641, $111 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $741.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $741 |
| 176 days | $745 |
| 172 days | $744 |
| 164 days | $736 |
| 156 days | $727 |
| 148 days | $699 |
| 140 days | $660 |
| 132 days | $619 |
| 124 days | $600 |
| 116 days | $615 |
| 108 days | $604 |
| 100 days | $570 |
| 92 days | $552 |
| 84 days | $556 |
| 76 days | $568 |
| 68 days | $562 |
| 2mo | $545 |
| 52 days | $535 |
| 47 days | $530 |
| 44 days | $532 |
| 36 days | $546 |
| 28 days | $546 |
| 20 days | $562 |
| 12 days | $599 |
| 4 days | $630 |
| 0 days | $641 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Honolulu. At $571 it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day, 6% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $649 |
| Mon | $640 |
| Tue | $571 |
| Wed | $594 |
| Thu | $592 |
| Fri | $659 |
| Sat | $663 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Honolulu. At $599 it is 8% cheaper than the average time. Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the most expensive time, 25% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $621 |
| Midday | $814 |
| Afternoon | $599 |
| Evening | $612 |
| Late Night | $604 |
What do round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $250 to $500 | 14% |
| $500 to $750 | 39% |
| $750 to $1,000 | 26% |
| $1,000 to $1,250 | 11% |
| $1,250 to $1,500 | 6% |
| $1,500 to $1,750 | 2% |
| $1,750 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about flying from Chicago to Honolulu.
What is the typical flight duration from Chicago to Honolulu?
The flight from Chicago to Honolulu is about 4,240 miles, and the typical nonstop flight time is 9 hours and 8 minutes. The return direction is faster, at 8 hours and 10 minutes, a difference of 58 minutes due to prevailing winds.
Methodology
Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.
Are there any direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu?
United Airlines is currently the only carrier flying non-stop from Chicago to Honolulu, with one daily flight from O'Hare departing at 9:30 AM, seven days a week. That single daily departure is the entire non-stop schedule on this route.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the ground transportation options in Honolulu?
From Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, the most-used and fastest option to Waikiki and downtown is the W Line bus, running every 10–30 minutes for a $3 fare. The Skyline rail's Lelepaua station also serves the airport and reaches downtown in about 12 minutes, though it doesn't go all the way to Waikiki. Taxis run $40–60, rideshares like Uber run $30–40, and the Roberts Hawaii Express on-demand shuttle costs about $50 round trip. Car rentals are available and make sense if you're exploring beyond Waikiki, like the North Shore. For most visitors, the W Line bus is the most-used choice because it's cheap, frequent, and direct to the main hotel areas.
References
- 4K How to Get to Waikiki from Honolulu Airport (HNL) for Only $3.25 by City Bus 2026 UPDATED!
- The Bus and Skyline | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- How to Ride Public Transit in Oahu on Vacation: Routes, Fares, and Waikiki Tips
- PICES 2024 Annual Meeting - Transport - PICES
- The best and cheapest way to get from HNL airport to Waikiki - Points with a Crew
- Airport On-Demand Shuttle Service | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Lelepaua station
- From HNL Honolulu airport to the city center | GetToCenter
When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu?
Fares from Chicago to Honolulu are lowest in late January, around $501. January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $521, followed by February ($538) and September ($579). July is the most expensive month at about $730, and fares peak in late December at about $740. The yearly average is $619. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.
How far in advance should I book tickets from Chicago to Honolulu?
Book about 7 weeks before departure for the best fares from Chicago to Honolulu, around $530. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $641, $111 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $741. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.
Methodology
Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.
Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Chicago to Honolulu?
No overnight or red-eye flights operate from Chicago to Honolulu — there are no nonstop red-eyes on this route, and no connecting itinerary has an overnight long leg. Travelers on this route fly daytime or early-departure service that lands the same day.
Methodology
Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.
Which airlines usually operate this route from Chicago to Honolulu?
United Airlines operates the nonstop route from Chicago to Honolulu, with daily service from O'Hare departing at 9:30 AM. It's the only carrier currently scheduled nonstop on this route, though other airlines may offer connecting itineraries. United is a Star Alliance member.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Chicago to Honolulu?
United Airlines operates the Chicago to Honolulu route with an arrival on-time percentage of 84.5%, meaning about 84.5% of flights land within 15 minutes of schedule, and a cancellation rate of 0.4%. United is the most reliable carrier on this route.
Methodology
On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).
Which airport should I use in Honolulu?
Honolulu has one main commercial airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, about 6 miles northwest of downtown and Waikiki.
How do I get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from the city center?
Getting from downtown Chicago to O'Hare International Airport is easy with several options. The CTA Blue Line 'L' train runs 24/7 and is the most economical and popular choice, taking about 45 minutes from the Loop to the airport. Taxis and ride-shares like Uber and Lyft are available from designated areas at each terminal and are faster, typically 30–40 minutes depending on traffic, but cost significantly more than the train. Shared-ride shuttle services also operate to and from O'Hare. Driving and parking at the airport is possible, though it's generally the least convenient option for getting to the airport itself.
References
- Public Transit | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
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- How to get from O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Chicago, IL | Uber
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Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Honolulu airport?
There are several hotels near Honolulu International Airport, including Airport Honolulu Hotel, Best Western Plaza Hotel, and Pacific Marina Inn, all within about 1.3 miles. Airport Honolulu Hotel offers a free shuttle for guests. Many nearby hotels provide complimentary airport shuttle service, and you can use the courtesy phone at baggage claim to arrange pickup.
What facilities and services are available to travelers at Honolulu Daniel K Inouye International Airport?
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport offers free Wi-Fi in Terminals 1 and 2, with faster paid options available through Boingo. Travelers can find a variety of shops and restaurants, including Hawaiian-themed stores like Honolulu Cookie Company, plus a charging station to keep devices powered. There are information counters throughout the airport, staffed daily from 5 a.m., and a lost and found service on the ground level of the Terminal 2 Parking Garage. A free garden area with an open-air walkway connects Terminals 1 and 2, offering an indoor-outdoor vibe. For families, a nursing room and family restrooms are available. Lei stands are located on the left side of the airport entry road before Terminal 1.
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- Shops & Restaurants | Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
- Honolulu Airport Guide - NerdWallet
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- Inside Honolulu International Airport Terminal 2
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- Daniel K Inouye International Airport- HNL Honolulu Hawaii
Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Chicago and Honolulu airports?
At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, wheelchair assistance is coordinated directly through each airline and can be requested through the airline prior to travel or at airport information desks, while TSA Cares offers security screening support and the airport provides accessible restrooms, companion care facilities, and service animal relief areas. At Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, airlines provide Skycap porter assistance for boarding and disembarking, an accessible intra-airport shuttle connects terminals, and accessible family restrooms, parking, and curbside loading zones are available throughout the facility. Travelers should arrange wheelchair or mobility assistance through their airline in advance of travel at both airports to ensure a smooth journey.
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What aircraft are typically used on flights from Chicago to Honolulu?
United operates the route from Chicago to Honolulu non-stop, using Boeing 787-10 aircraft. This service runs daily from O'Hare.
Methodology
Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.
Which airline alliances serve flights from Chicago to Honolulu?
United Airlines is the only airline currently scheduled to fly non-stop from Chicago to Honolulu, with a daily departure from O'Hare. United is a Star Alliance member, so Star Alliance is the only alliance serving this route non-stop. Other alliances may reach Honolulu from Chicago via connections, but United is the sole non-stop carrier right now.
Methodology
Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.
What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Chicago?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport has a strong lineup of lounges for departing travelers. United operates five United Club locations across Terminals 1 and 2, plus a 25,000-square-foot United Polaris Lounge in Terminal 1 near Gate C18 reserved for international first and business class passengers. American Airlines offers three Admirals Club lounges in Terminal 3 and a Flagship Lounge at Gate H6/K6 for Concierge Key members and Flagship First passengers. Delta's Sky Club is in Terminal 5 at Gate M13, and Terminal 5 also houses the Air France Lounge, Swissport Lounge, LOT Business Lounge, SAS Lounge, and British Airways First & Terraces Lounges.
References
- List of Airport Lounges at Chicago O'Hare Int'l Airport [ORD]
- The best lounges at Chicago’s O’Hare — and how to get inside - The Points Guy
- Best Airline Lounges At Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD) – Luxury Travel Diary
- Airline Lounges | Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
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- Swissport Lounge ORD AIRPORT Terminal 5 Chicago IL O Hare Intl | Priority Pass
Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?
Policies differ by carrier and fare; flexible and premium tickets typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy generally does not.