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

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NZ10+2
NZ Air New Zealand
789
10:00 PM
NZST TI
8:25 AM
HST
8h 25m
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QF7552
QF Qant
74Y
4:44 AM
HST
11:35 AM+1
NZST
8h 51m
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QF7554
QF Qant
74Y
4:55 AM
HST T2
10:55 AM+1
NZST
8h
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NZ9+2
NZ Air New Zealand
789
10:15 AM
HST T2
5:15 PM+1
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Auckland to Honolulu, Oahu
2 carriers, 4 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 4,405 mi 8h 25m nonstop -22h behind 20 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 8h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 20 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 4 789 8h25 – Star Alliance –
HA Hawaiian Airlines 2 – – – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – NZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: NZ (4 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: HA (2 flights/wk, 33%)
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
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
403
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-22h
Honolulu, Oahu is 22 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 8:00 PM (previous day) in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,405 mi / 7,089 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 25m.
Facts

AKL–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,405 mi / 7,089 km
Flight time8h 25m
Time difference-22 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights4 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 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 8h 25m. The route covers 4,405 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Hawaiian Airlines and Air New Zealand.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from AKL to HNL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PPT, OOL, BNE, MEL, HBA, NRT, NAN, ICN, PVG, DFW, YVR, SYD, SFO, LAX, APW, SIN, RAR, IAH, HKG and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 22 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 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to HNL ranges from 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,405 miles (7,089 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via PPT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.