Honolulu, Oahu to Philadelphia (HNL–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,912 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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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
DTW Detroit 11h 9m AMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
MSP Minneapolis 11h 19m DLVS AADLEI Minneapolis (MSP) to Philadelphia flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 25m ACASAV AABACZ San Francisco (SFO) to Philadelphia flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 25m ASWN AABAEI Las Vegas (LAS) to Philadelphia flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 30m AMASDL AADL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Philadelphia flights
DEN Denver 11h 35m UA AAACBA Denver (DEN) to Philadelphia flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 39m AAACAF AABAEI Los Angeles (LAX) to Philadelphia flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 42m AAASWN AABAEI Phoenix (PHX) to Philadelphia flights
SAN San Diego 11h 43m ASFJQF AABAIB San Diego (SAN) to Philadelphia flights
ORD Chicago 11h 45m UA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Philadelphia flights
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Honolulu, Oahu to Philadelphia
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,912 mi 8h 37m nonstop +6h ahead

HNL–PHL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,491
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 → PHL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
81%
Return
PHL → HNL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
98%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → PHL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Philadelphia is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
4,912 mi / 7,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

HNL–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance4,912 mi / 7,905 km
Flight time8h 37m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 8h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 4,912 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and San Francisco.
Philadelphia is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Yes, return flights from PHL to HNL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 PHL

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HNL to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HNL to PHL is about 8 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,912 miles (7,905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.