Honolulu, Oahu to New York (HNL–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HNL–JFK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,976 miles in approximately 9h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: SK | 7 | 763 | 9h49 | SkyTeam | SK | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS, B6 | 2 | 332 | 9h19 | – | AS, B6 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
HNL: HST · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in New York.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HNL to JFK
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 23 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 19 minutes to 9 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,976 miles (8,007 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.