Honolulu, Oahu to Kaunakakai (HNL–MKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HNL–MKK is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southern Airways Express leads the route. The flight covers 55 miles in approximately 0h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9X Southern Airways Express | 175 | C208, CNC | 0h44 | – | – | |
| CPT CPT | 1 | C208 | 0h27 | – | – | |
| KMK KMK | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| STT STT | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kaunakakai from Honolulu, Oahu
| Metric | HNL→MKK | OGG→MKK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from HNL | – | 101 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 176 | 89 |
| Flight time | 0h 44m | 0h 32m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – |
Travel Essentials
HNL: HST · MKK: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 6:00 PM in Kaunakakai.
HNL–MKK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Honolulu to Molokai: Crossing the Kaiwi Channel
HNL-MKK is a short interisland hop of 54 miles across one of Hawaii's roughest channels. Flight time is 25 to 35 minutes on small turboprop aircraft. Southern Airways Express operates the route on Cessna Caravans seating 9 passengers. This is a lifeline route for Molokai residents who depend on air service for medical appointments, shopping, and government business in Honolulu. Tourism to Molokai is deliberately low-key. The island has no traffic lights and limited hotel inventory. Most visitors are repeat travelers who value the quiet pace over resort amenities.
Interisland Connectivity
Molokai's Hoolehua Airport is a single-runway facility with no jet service. All traffic moves on small propeller aircraft. The channel crossing can be turbulent, especially in afternoon trade winds. Morning flights tend to be smoother. Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport handles the interisland departures from the commuter terminal area separate from the main domestic and international gates. Passengers connecting from mainland flights should allow at least 90 minutes for the terminal change and re-check process. Molokai also has ferry service to Maui from Kaunakakai, but there is no ferry to Oahu. Air remains the only practical connection to Honolulu.