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

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DL385
Starts Oct 6
DL Delta
76W
10:30 AM
EDT TM
2:10 PM
HST
9h 40m
63%
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DL307
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DL Delta
753 Seat map
10:30 AM
EDT TM
2:00 PM
HST
9h 30m
63%
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AM Aeromexi
76W
2:45 PM
HST T2
5:25 AM+1
EDT
8h 40m
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DL310+1
DL Delta
76W
2:50 PM
HST T2
5:27 AM+1
EDT
8h 37m
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DL386
Starts Oct 6
DL Delta
76W
2:51 PM
HST T2
5:29 AM+1
EDT
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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
LAS Las Vegas 11h 21m AFDLF9 → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 27m DLKENZ → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 29m AFAMDL → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DEN Denver 11h 31m ACAFDL → UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 41m AAAMDL → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 42m AAAFAM → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 43m AFDLKE → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ORD Chicago 11h 54m AAACAM → UA Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 12h 8m AFASAY → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 14m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Detroit to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,469 mi 9h 35m nonstop -6h behind

DTW–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,469 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 14 753, 76W 9h30-9h40 86% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
753 Boeing 757-300 – DL
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
LAS ~11h 21m SFO ~11h 27m LAX ~11h 29m DEN ~11h 31m PHX ~11h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,498
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
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
71%
Return
HNL → DTW
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
84%
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 9h 35m gate to gate.
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 time9h 35m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 9h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 4,469 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DTW to HNL: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HNL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DTW to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to HNL is about 9 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,469 miles (7,191 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.