Cancún to Honolulu, Oahu (CUN–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 11h 56m AAAMDL 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 1m AAAYBA AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
IAH Houston 12h 26m F9NHNK UA Houston (IAH) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DEN Denver 13h 2m F9UAWN UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 13h 36m UA ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 16h 47m WN ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ORD Chicago 21h 19m AAF9NK QFUA Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 22h 5m AMDL AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 23h 26m AM ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PHX Phoenix 24h 9m AAWN AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Cancún to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CUN and HNL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,191
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CUN → HNL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
Return
HNL → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Honolulu, Oahu is 5 hours behind Cancún.
CUN: EST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 1:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to HNL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental.
Honolulu, Oahu is 5 hours behind Cancún.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.