Honolulu, Oahu to Mexico City (HNL–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HNL Airport Page →
3,791 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 4 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between HNL and NLU. Nearest airports to HNL with scheduled service: Molokai Airport (MKK, 55 mi) · Lanai Airport (LNY, 73 mi) · Kapalua Airport (JHM, 84 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jun 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 4 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 13h 2m AAACAF → M7 Los Angeles (LAX) to Mexico City flights
ANC Anchorage 14h 1m ASFJQF → 5YCACSG Anchorage (ANC) to Mexico City flights
DEN Denver ~12h 43m UA → SY Denver (DEN) to Mexico City flights
JFK New York ~15h 58m ASDLSK → GTR New York (JFK) to Mexico City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Honolulu, Oahu to Mexico City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,791 mi 6h 41m nonstop +4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between HNL and NLU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps HNL Routes NLU Routes HNL Live Flights NLU Live Flights HNL Delays
All flights from Mexico City (NLU) Mexico City to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
DEN ~12h 43m LAX ~13h 2m ANC ~14h 1m JFK ~15h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
214
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 → NLU
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
NLU → HNL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Mexico City is 4 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · NLU: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 10:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
3,791 mi / 6,100 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 41m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

HNL–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance3,791 mi / 6,100 km
Flight time6h 41m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take about 6h 41m gate to gate. The route covers 3,791 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles and Ted Stevens Anchorage.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to NLU and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Mexico City is 4 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
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 NLU

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HNL to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to NLU is about 6 hours 41 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,791 miles (6,100 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles and Ted Stevens Anchorage. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.