Honolulu, Oahu to Cancún (HNL–CUN) — 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
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 52m AAASG3 → AAAYF9 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cancún flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 11m AAACAF → AAAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Cancún flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 12m AAASWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Cancún flights
IAH Houston 11h 12m UA → F9NKUA Houston (IAH) to Cancún flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 28m ACASAV → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Cancún flights
DEN Denver 11h 47m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Cancún flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 47m AMASDL → DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Cancún flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 18m ASTIVWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Cancún flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 22m AMDLKE → AMDLF9 Atlanta (ATL) to Cancún flights
ORD Chicago 12h 46m UA → AAEKF9 Chicago (ORD) to Cancún flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Honolulu, Oahu to Cancún
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

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

Also explore HNL Routes CUN Routes HNL Live Flights CUN Live Flights HNL Delays
All flights from Cancún (CUN) Cancún to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to CUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
DFW ~10h 52m LAX ~11h 11m PHX ~11h 12m IAH ~11h 12m SFO ~11h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,153
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
HNL → CUN
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
CUN → HNL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 11:00 PM in Cancún.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting from CUN

Authorised airport taxis operate from a voucher desk inside each terminal. Fares to the Hotel Zone run MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) and to downtown Cancún MXN 200–300. Purchase tickets inside before exiting to avoid touts. ADO buses depart from outside Terminal 2 to downtown Cancún for MXN 102 and continue to Playa del Carmen and Tulum.The Tren Maya connects Terminal 4 to Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and the broader Yucatán Peninsula. Car rental desks are located in all terminals; driving is straightforward on Highway 307.

Cancún Climate

Tropical climate with two distinct seasons. Dry season (December–April) brings warm, sunny weather at 25–32°C with low humidity, the peak tourist season and most reliable flying conditions. Wet season (May–November) is hot, humid, and prone to heavy afternoon downpours; thunderstorms can cause short ground delays.

Hurricane season runs June through November, peaking in September–October. Major storms (e.g., Wilma 2005, Zeta 2020) can close the airport for 12–48 hours. Monitor forecasts carefully from August through October. September is statistically the highest-risk month.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HNL–CUN Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to CUN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Cancún is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
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 Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.