Honolulu, Oahu to Houston (HNL–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3,898 mi airlines 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA252
UA United
777
8:10 PM
HST T2
8:37 AM+1
CDT
7h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA253
UA United
772
10:45 AM
CDT TE
1:36 PM
HST
7h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to Houston
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,898 mi 7h 27m nonstop +5h ahead 34 1-stop hubs

HNL–IAH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,898 miles in approximately 7h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–IAH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 777 7h27 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 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 IAH 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,191
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 → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
33%
Return
IAH → HNL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric HNL→IAH OGG→IAH
Distance from HNL 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1
Flight time 7h 27m 6h 48m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Houston is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 11:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
3,898 mi / 6,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 27m.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

HNL–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Houston route.
Route details
Distance3,898 mi / 6,273 km
Flight time7h 27m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to IAH flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport take approximately 7h 27m. The route covers 3,898 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HNL to IAH. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAF, CLL, OGG, SRQ, RSW, ANC, YEG, TEB, MSP, SMF, DFW, ONT, ATL, PDX, PHX, SLC, DEN, SFO, YYC, YVR, YYZ, ORD, LAS, DTW, LAX, SEA, EWR, IAD, SAN, JFK, AKL, NRT, HND and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from IAH to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG. 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 IAH

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HNL to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to IAH ranges from 7 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,898 miles (6,273 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SAF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG).