Honolulu, Oahu to Denver (HNL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,361 mi airlines 14/wk
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UA383
UA United
777
7:52 PM
HST T2
6:35 AM+1
MDT
6h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1806
UA United
777
9:52 PM
HST T2
8:10 AM+1
MDT
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA384
UA United
772
12:02 PM
MDT
3:03 PM
HST
7h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1805
UA United
777
5:16 PM
MDT
8:23 PM
HST
7h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Honolulu, Oahu to Denver
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 3,361 mi 6h 18m nonstop +4h ahead 39 1-stop hubs

HNL–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,361 miles in approximately 6h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 777 6h18-6h43 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to DEN 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
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,293
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
HNL → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → HNL
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
95%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric HNL→DEN OGG→DEN LIH→DEN
Distance from HNL 101 mi 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 8 9
Flight time 6h 18m 6h 25m 6h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Denver is 4 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 10:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
3,361 mi / 5,408 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 18m to 6h 43m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

HNL–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Denver route.
Route details
Distance3,361 mi / 5,408 km
Flight time6h 18m to 6h 43m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections39 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 6h 18m to 6h 43m. The route covers 3,361 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HNL to DEN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, BUR, SAF, SUN, PAE, YYC, SRQ, RSW, OGG, KOA, LIH, ONT, PHX, PDX, DFW, SLC, MSP, YVR, ORD, SEA, LGB, SFO, LAS, HND, IAH, DTW, SAN, ATL, LAX, NRT, IAD, SMF, EWR, OAK, SJC, JFK, YEG, ANC and YYZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 4 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from DEN to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG, LIH and KOA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 HNL to DEN

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to DEN ranges from 6 hours 18 minutes to 6 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,361 miles (5,408 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via GEG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lihue, Kauai (LIH) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).