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

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AM Aeromexi
76W
2:45 PM
HST T2
5:29 AM+1
EDT
8h 44m
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DL310+1
DL Delta
76W
2:45 PM
HST T2
5:29 AM+1
EDT
8h 44m
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DL307
DL Delta
76W
10:30 AM
EDT TM
2:01 PM
HST
9h 31m
52%
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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
ORD Chicago 10h 33m UA → AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
SLC Salt Lake City 10h 34m AMASDL → AFDLKE Salt Lake City (SLC) to Detroit flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 41m AAACAF → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 43m DLVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 44m ACASAV → AFDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver 10h 45m UA → ACAFDL Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 51m AAASWN → AAAFDL Phoenix (PHX) to Detroit flights
SEA Seattle 10h 56m AFASAY → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Detroit flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 57m ASTIVWN → AFDLNK Las Vegas (LAS) to Detroit flights
SAN San Diego 11h 6m ASFJQF → AFDLKL San Diego (SAN) to Detroit flights
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Honolulu, Oahu to Detroit
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,469 mi 8h 44m nonstop +6h ahead

HNL–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 4,469 miles in approximately 8h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HNL Routes DTW Routes HNL Live Flights DTW Live Flights HNL Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 7 76W 8h44 84% SkyTeam AM
Aircraft on this route
76W Boeing 767-300ER – AM, 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, HNL to DTW 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
TUS ~10h 20m ORD ~10h 33m SLC ~10h 34m LAX ~10h 41m MSP ~10h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,604
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 → DTW
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
70%
Return
DTW → HNL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → DTW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
4,469 mi / 7,191 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 44m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HNL–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance4,469 mi / 7,191 km
Flight time8h 44m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 8h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 4,469 miles.
1 airline operates flights from HNL to DTW: 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 Chicago O'Hare, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles.
Detroit is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from DTW to HNL 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 HNL to DTW

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to DTW is about 8 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,469 miles (7,191 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.