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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA253
UA United
772
10:45 AM
CDT TE
1:26 PM
HST
7h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA252
UA United
777
8:10 PM
HST T2
8:37 AM+1
CDT
7h 27m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 3,898 mi 7h 51m nonstop -5h behind 38 1-stop hubs

IAH–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,898 miles in approximately 7h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 772 7h41 82% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
772 Boeing 777-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,282
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
IAH → HNL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
81%
Return
HNL → IAH
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays → HNL delays →

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 7h 51m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

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 7h 51m.
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.

IAH–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance3,898 mi / 6,273 km
Flight time7h 51m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections38 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 7h 51m. The route covers 3,898 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from IAH to HNL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, BUR, MEM, TUS, FAT, SDF, PBI, PHL, MIA, YYC, YYZ, DEN, PDX, ONT, SFO, LAS, LAX, SEA, DFW, ORD, IAD, NRT, CVG, HND, PHX, SAN, ANC, SLC, YVR, DTW, ATL, SMF, MSP, EWR, JFK, YEG, AKL and SYD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ranges from 7 hours 51 minutes. 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

38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).