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

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4,238 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA218
UA United
781
5:05 PM
HST T2
6:14 AM+1
CDT
8h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA74
AA American
788
6:00 PM
HST T2
7:25 AM+1
CDT
8h 25m
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
AS4721
AS Alaska
787
9:55 AM
CDT T3
2:23 PM
HST
9h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA75
AA American
788
9:55 AM
CDT T3
2:23 PM
HST
9h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS4528
AS Alaska
787
10:00 AM
CDT T3
2:17 PM
HST
9h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA219
UA United
78X
10:21 AM
CDT T1
2:24 PM
HST
9h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF7554
QF Qant
74Y
8:30 PM
CDT
12:35 AM+1
HST
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 4,238 mi 8h 9m nonstop +5h ahead 41 1-stop hubs

HNL–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,238 miles in approximately 8h 9m. Beyond nonstop, 41 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
AA American Airlines 7 788 8h25 40% Oneworld
UA United Airlines 7 781 8h09 40% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – UA
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,645
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HNL → ORD
40%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
40%
Arriving
89%
Return
ORD → HNL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → ORD delays →

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 14 7 1
Flight time 8h 9m 7h 52m 8h 1m
Departure OTP 40%
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 9m to 8h 25m.
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 9m to 8h 25m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 30 return
1-stop connections41 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 9m to 8h 25m. The route covers 4,238 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from HNL to ORD. The return direction has about 30 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GEG, SAF, SUN, YYC, TEB, BNE, SRQ, RSW, ONT, MSP, DEN, YVR, SMF, KOA, OGG, DTW, PHX, DFW, PDX, SLC, ATL, EWR, SJC, JFK, IAH, IAD, SFO, SEA, LAX, LAS, KIX, GUM, SAN, ANC, YYZ, HKG, NRT, CGO, HND, NGO and ICN. 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.
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 American Airlines and United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

HNL to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to ORD ranges from 8 hours 9 minutes to 8 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,238 miles (6,819 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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