New York to Honolulu, Oahu (JFK–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–HNL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,976 miles in approximately 10h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 332 | 10h54 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS | 7 | 763 | 10h45 | SkyTeam | KE, VS | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: B6, KE | 0 | – | – | – | B6, KE |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from New York
| Metric | JFK→HNL | EWR→HNL | HPN→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | – |
| Flight time | 10h 45m | 10h 43m | 10h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 12% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
JFK–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to HNL
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to HNL is about 10 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,976 miles (8,007 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 49 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).