Honolulu, Oahu to Raleigh/Durham (HNL–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HNL Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HNL and RDU. 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PHX Phoenix 10h 58m AAASWN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 7m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 10m ACASAV NZQQEUA San Francisco (SFO) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 11m AAG3QF AAASCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 17m AAACAF AADLQF Los Angeles (LAX) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DEN Denver 11h 31m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Raleigh/Durham flights
SEA Seattle 11h 41m AFASAY ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Raleigh/Durham flights
IAH Houston 11h 42m UA F9NZUA Houston (IAH) to Raleigh/Durham flights
DTW Detroit 12h 4m AMDL AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh/Durham flights
MSP Minneapolis 12h 6m DLVS DLKESY Minneapolis (MSP) to Raleigh/Durham flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Honolulu, Oahu to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,258
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 → RDU
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
22%
Return
RDU → HNL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric HNL→RDU KOA→RDU
Distance from HNL 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Raleigh/Durham is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Raleigh/Durham.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

HNL–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to RDU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and San Francisco.
Raleigh/Durham is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kailua-Kona (KOA).