Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago (HNL–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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78X
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74Y
3:55 AM
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78X
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1:32 PM
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
OGG Kahului 9h 33m AQASJL → UA Kahului (OGG) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 10h 6m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 10h 16m ASWN → AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 28m ACASAV → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 29m ASTIVWN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 30m AAASWN → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 10h 32m ASFJQF → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 34m AAACAF → AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis 10h 37m DLVS → AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 39m AAASG3 → AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,238 mi 8h 5m nonstop +5h ahead

HNL–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,238 miles in approximately 8h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore HNL Routes ORD Routes HNL Live Flights ORD Live Flights HNL Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HNL–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 78X 8h05 86% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines Also: QF, QR 0 – – 86% Oneworld QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
78X Boeing 787-10 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HNL to ORD 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
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
OGG ~9h 33m DEN ~10h 6m SMF ~10h 16m KOA ~10h 18m TUS ~10h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,328
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 → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
40%
Return
ORD → HNL
10%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
10%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric HNL→ORD OGG→ORD KOA→ORD
Distance from HNL – 101 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 7 1 –
Flight time 8h 5m 7h 50m 8h 1m
Departure OTP 86% – –
Kahului (OGG) to Chicago flights · Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 11:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,238 mi / 6,819 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 5m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HNL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance4,238 mi / 6,819 km
Flight time8h 5m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 8h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 4,238 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HNL to ORD: United Airlines and American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kahului, Denver and Sacramento.
Chicago is 5 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from ORD to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and KOA. 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 ORD

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HNL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to ORD is about 8 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,238 miles (6,819 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Denver and Sacramento. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).