Detroit to Honolulu, Oahu (DTW–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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DL Delta
333
10:35 AM
EDT TM
2:42 PM
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DL Delta
333
4:33 PM
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6:54 AM+1
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8h 21m
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Detroit to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,469 mi 10h 7m nonstop -6h behind 29 1-stop hubs

DTW–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,469 miles in approximately 10h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 333 10h07 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to HNL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SDF ~11h 30m MEM ~12h 5m YYC ~12h 20m PHL ~12h 54m PBI ~13h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,738
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
DTW → HNL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
HNL → DTW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 12:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,469 mi / 7,191 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 7m.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

Facts

DTW–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,469 mi / 7,191 km
Flight time10h 7m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections29 hubs
Origin: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 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 DTW to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 10h 7m. The route covers 4,469 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DTW to HNL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, MEM, YYC, PHL, PBI, MIA, ANC, SMF, YYZ, PDX, SLC, IAD, HND, CVG, SFO, PHX, LAX, MSP, ORD, LAS, DFW, JFK, SEA, EWR, DEN, IAH, ATL, ICN and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from HNL to DTW 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 DTW to HNL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DTW to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to HNL ranges from 10 hours 7 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,469 miles (7,191 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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