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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA218+1
UA United
781
4:50 PM
HST T2
6:01 AM+1
CDT
8h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF7550
QF Qant
74Y
3:55 AM
CDT
8:00 AM
HST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA219+1
UA United
781
9:30 AM
CDT T1
1:42 PM
HST
9h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,238 mi 8h 11m nonstop +5h ahead 62 1-stop hubs

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 11m. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 781 8h11 100% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines Also: QF, QR 2 100% Oneworld QF, QR
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Oneworld: AA (2 flights/wk, 22%)
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 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
62
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,412
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.

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 1
Flight time 8h 11m 7h 56m 8h 1m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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 11m.
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.

HNL–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance4,238 mi / 6,819 km
Flight time8h 11m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 8 return
1-stop connections62 hubs
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

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 approximately 8h 11m. The route covers 4,238 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from HNL to ORD. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, YLW, SCF, GEG, APA, RIL, SAF, KOA, TUS, SUN, LCK, CVG, AUS, ELP, BFI, PAE, YYZ, YYC, BED, TEB, YEG, RSW, SRQ, BNE, FOK, NLU, HPN, EWR, MIA, ONT, DEN, OGG, DTW, DFW, MSP, PHX, SLC, IAH, PDX, IAD, ATL, JFK, SJC, YVR, LAS, SMF, SEA, LAX, GUM, SFO, SAN, ANC, XMN, CGO, HKG, LGB, NRT, SIN, HND, NGO, ICN and KIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 American Airlines and United 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 ranges from 8 hours 11 minutes. 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

62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Kailua-Kona (KOA).