Honolulu, Oahu to Zurich (HNL–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HNL and ZRH. 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
LAX Los Angeles 17h 28m AAACAF LX Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich flights
SFO San Francisco 17h 59m ACASAV LXUA San Francisco (SFO) to Zurich flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 49m ASWN LHLXWK Las Vegas (LAS) to Zurich flights
YVR Vancouver 25h 25m ACAFJL LXWK Vancouver (YVR) to Zurich flights
YYC Calgary 25h 30m WS WK Calgary (YYC) to Zurich flights
JFK New York 26h 48m ASDLSK DLLX New York (JFK) to Zurich flights
ORD Chicago 26h 56m UA ACLXOS Chicago (ORD) to Zurich flights
IAD Dulles 28h 23m ETUA ACLXOS Dulles (IAD) to Zurich flights
ATL Atlanta 28h 40m AMDLKE DL Atlanta (ATL) to Zurich flights
SIN Singapore 29h 52m ASSQ LXMHNZ Singapore (SIN) to Zurich flights
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Honolulu, Oahu to Zurich
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+12h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HNL to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
877
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 → ZRH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Return
ZRH → HNL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+12h
Zurich is 12 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
HNL: HST · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 6:00 AM (next day) in Zurich.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Switzerland visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This falls under the Schengen area rules, so the 90-day limit is shared across all Schengen countries. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.

Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

HNL–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Honolulu, Oahu to Zurich route.
Route details
Time difference+12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HNL to ZRH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ZRH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Zurich is 12 hours ahead of Honolulu, Oahu.
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 Los Angeles, San Francisco and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.