Honolulu, Oahu to New York (HNL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,976 mi airlines 21/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA830
HA Hawaiian
332
4:03 PM
HST T1
7:10 AM+1
EDT
9h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B65850
B6 JetBlue
332
4:06 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
EDT
9h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL650
DL Delta
76W
5:50 PM
HST T2
9:30 AM+1
EDT
9h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA9885
HA Hawaiian
332
6:34 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
HST
11h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9885
AS Alaska
332
6:52 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
HST
10h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B65851
B6 JetBlue
332
8:55 AM
EDT T8
3:17 PM
HST
11h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL636
DL Delta
76W
10:00 AM
EDT T4
3:21 PM
HST
11h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA829
HA Hawaiian
332
10:29 AM
EDT T8
3:01 PM
HST
10h 32m
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 New York
3 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 4,976 mi 9h 7m nonstop +6h ahead 31 1-stop hubs

HNL–JFK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,976 miles in approximately 9h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–JFK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
B6 JetBlue 7 332 9h44 54%
DL Delta Air Lines 7 76W 9h40 54% SkyTeam
HA Hawaiian Airlines 7 332 9h07 54%
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – B6, HA
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + HA (14 flights/wk, 67%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 33%)
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 JFK direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
23
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,112
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 → JFK
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
Arriving
80%
Return
JFK → HNL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → JFK delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
4,976 mi / 8,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 7m to 9h 44m.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

HNL–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to New York route.
Route details
Distance4,976 mi / 8,007 km
Flight time9h 7m to 9h 44m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights21 out / 23 return
1-stop connections31 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to JFK flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport take approximately 9h 7m to 9h 44m. The route covers 4,976 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from HNL to JFK. The return direction has about 23 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TEB, AFW, SRQ, RSW, MSP, IAH, PDX, DFW, ORD, DEN, PHX, DTW, EWR, SLC, ATL, SFO, LAS, IAD, LAX, SEA, ANC, SAN, YYZ, YVR, HKG, MNL, YYC, HND, ICN, AKL and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New York is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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 JFK

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to JFK ranges from 9 hours 7 minutes to 9 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,976 miles (8,007 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.