New York to Honolulu, Oahu (JFK–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA9885
HA Hawaiian
332
6:34 AM
EDT
11:41 AM
HST
11h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9885
AS Alaska
332
6:52 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
HST
10h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B65851
B6 JetBlue
332
8:55 AM
EDT T8
3:17 PM
HST
11h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA829
HA Hawaiian
332
8:55 AM
EDT T8
2:21 PM
HST
11h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL636
DL Delta
76W
10:00 AM
EDT T4
3:21 PM
HST
11h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA830
HA Hawaiian
332
3:08 PM
HST T1
6:55 AM+1
EDT
9h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
B65850
B6 JetBlue
332
4:06 PM
HST T2
6:50 AM+1
EDT
9h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL650
DL Delta
76W
5:50 PM
HST T2
9:30 AM+1
EDT
9h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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New York to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 23 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 23 Flights/wk 4,976 mi 10h 58m nonstop -6h behind 37 1-stop hubs

JFK–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 4,976 miles in approximately 10h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 37 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 8 332 11h07-11h26 74%
B6 JetBlue 7 332 11h22 74%
DL Delta Air Lines 7 76W 11h21 74% SkyTeam
AS Alaska Airlines 1 332 10h58 74% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – AS, B6, HA
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: B6 + HA (15 flights/wk, 65%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 30%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, JFK to HNL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
23
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,102
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
JFK → HNL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
74%
Return
HNL → JFK
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → HNL delays →

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from New York

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric JFK→HNL EWR→HNL
Distance from JFK 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 4 2
Weekly flights 23 6
Flight time 10h 58m 11h 28m
Departure OTP 74%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind New York.
JFK: EDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,976 mi / 8,007 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 58m to 11h 26m.
Getting to JFK

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

Key statistics for the New York to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,976 mi / 8,007 km
Flight time10h 58m to 11h 26m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights23 out / 21 return
1-stop connections37 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: HNL
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 10h 58m to 11h 26m. The route covers 4,976 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 23 nonstop flights per week from JFK to HNL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PHL, MEM, OAK, VNY, SMF, SJC, PBI, MIA, NGO, PDX, CVG, DTW, NRT, ORD, HND, IAD, SEA, LAX, HKG, LAS, ANC, PHX, DFW, SFO, SLC, ATL, DEN, IAH, YVR, MSP, ICN, SAN, YYZ, YYC, EWR, MNL and AKL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from HNL to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. 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 JFK to HNL

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 23 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JFK to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to HNL ranges from 10 hours 58 minutes to 11 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,976 miles (8,007 km). There are approximately 23 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

37 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via PHL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).