Honolulu, Oahu to Tampa (HNL–TPA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HNL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HNL and TPA. 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 48m AAASWN AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Tampa flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 1m AAG3QF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Tampa flights
ATL Atlanta 11h 8m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Tampa flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 10m ASWN F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Tampa flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 11m ACASAV NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to Tampa flights
DEN Denver 11h 15m UA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Tampa flights
LAX Los Angeles 11h 16m AAACAF AFDLWN Los Angeles (LAX) to Tampa flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 49m AMASDL DL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Tampa flights
SAN San Diego 11h 55m ASFJQF ASVJAWN San Diego (SAN) to Tampa flights
SEA Seattle 12h 8m AFASAY ASAYDL Seattle (SEA) to Tampa flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Honolulu, Oahu to Tampa
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to TPA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~16h
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 → TPA
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
25%
Return
TPA → HNL
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays → TPA delays →

Other ways to reach Tampa from Honolulu, Oahu

Nearby airports with service to Tampa International Airport.
Metric HNL→TPA LIH→TPA
Distance from HNL 101 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of HNL with service to Tampa International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Tampa.
Getting from TPA

Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level curb; typically $20–30 to downtown Tampa and $45–60 to St. Petersburg. Taxis at the rank run $25–35 to Tampa center. The HART bus (Route 30X) connects to downtown for $2.25 but is infrequent; check schedules before relying on it.Rental car counters are in the arrivals hall with a shuttle to the consolidated rental facility. I-275 provides direct access north to downtown and south toward St. Pete. The airport's people mover system is free and connects all areas of the terminal complex.

Tampa Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Tampa is called the "lightning capital of North America." Afternoon thunderstorms are nearly daily from June through September, causing frequent ground stops and gate holds during summer afternoons. Summer afternoon flights routinely run late.

Hurricane season (June–November) poses storm surge and wind risk. Direct hits are rare, but evacuations periodically affect the region. Winter (December–February) is mild at 14–23°C with very low disruption risk. Spring (March–May) is the most comfortable season.

HNL–TPA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Tampa 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: TPA
IATA / ICAOTPA / KTPA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr24.2M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to TPA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Tampa is 6 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
Nearby alternatives include LIH. 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, Dallas Fort Worth and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lihue, Kauai (LIH).