Houston to Honolulu, Oahu (IAH–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA United
777
10:05 AM
CDT TE
2:18 PM
HST
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777
7:50 PM
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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 10h 11m AAAFAS → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 10h 22m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 25m CAEKNH → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SAN San Diego 10h 26m EKUA → ASFJKE San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 33m AAEKF9 → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 34m EKF9NK → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DEN Denver 10h 37m ACAVEK → UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 10h 51m AFAMDL → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ONT Ontario 10h 57m F9UAY4 → ASWN Ontario (ONT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 11h 37m ASBREK → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Houston to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,898 mi 9h 13m nonstop -5h behind

IAH–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,898 miles in approximately 9h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore IAH Routes HNL Routes IAH Live Flights HNL Live Flights IAH Delays HNL Delays
All flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) Honolulu, Oahu to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAH–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 777 9h13 0% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
777 Boeing 777 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAH to HNL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
LAX ~10h 11m DFW ~10h 22m SFO ~10h 25m SAN ~10h 26m PHX ~10h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,920
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → HNL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
HNL → IAH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → HNL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric IAH→HNL AUS→HNL
Distance from IAH – 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 –
Flight time 9h 13m –
Departure OTP 0% –
Austin (AUS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Honolulu, Oahu is 5 hours behind Houston.
IAH: CDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 1:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
3,898 mi / 6,273 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 13m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

Facts

IAH–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance3,898 mi / 6,273 km
Flight time9h 13m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take about 9h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 3,898 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAH to HNL: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco.
Honolulu, Oahu is 5 hours behind Houston.
Yes, return flights from HNL to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 IAH to HNL

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

IAH to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to HNL is about 9 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,898 miles (6,273 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).