Auckland to Honolulu, Oahu (AKL–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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NZ10
NZ Air New Zealand
789
10:00 PM
NZDT TI
7:30 AM
HST
8h 30m
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HA846
HA Hawaiian
332
11:30 PM
NZDT TT1
9:15 AM
HST
8h 45m
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QF7552
QF Qant
74Y
3:45 AM
HST T2
11:40 AM+1
NZDT
8h 55m
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NZ9
NZ Air New Zealand
789
9:15 AM
HST T2
5:15 PM+1
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9h
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HA845
HA Hawaiian
332
12:55 PM
HST T1
9:20 PM+1
NZDT
9h 25m
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Auckland to Honolulu, Oahu
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 4,405 mi 7h 54m nonstop -23h behind 17 1-stop hubs

AKL–HNL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air New Zealand and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,405 miles in approximately 7h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
NZ Air New Zealand 5 789 8h30 – Star Alliance –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 4 332 8h45 – – –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – HA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (5 flights/wk, 56%)
Unaffiliated: HA (4 flights/wk, 44%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to HNL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
PPT ~12h 28m BNE ~14h 1m NAN ~14h 3m MEL ~15h 55m HBA ~15h 57m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
472
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AKL → HNL
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
HNL → AKL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
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Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-23h
Honolulu, Oahu is 23 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 7:00 PM (previous day) in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,405 mi / 7,089 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 54m to 8h 45m.
Facts

AKL–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,405 mi / 7,089 km
Flight time7h 54m to 8h 45m
Time difference-23 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 10 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 7h 54m to 8h 45m. The route covers 4,405 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from AKL to HNL. The return direction has about 10 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PPT, BNE, NAN, MEL, HBA, HKG, ICN, SYD, DFW, SFO, NRT, YVR, APW, LAX, RAR, IAH and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 23 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from HNL to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to HNL

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Hawaiian Airlines and Air New Zealand. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to HNL ranges from 7 hours 54 minutes to 8 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,405 miles (7,089 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via PPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.