New York to Honolulu, Oahu (JFK–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–HNL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,976 miles in approximately 11h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS | 7 | 76W | 11h06 | SkyTeam | KE, VS | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines Also: AS, B6, KE | 2 | – | – | – | AS, B6, KE |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 11h 4m | 10h 43m | 10h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 81% | – | – |
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 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 ranges from 11 hours 4 minutes to 11 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,976 miles (8,007 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 23 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SUU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR) and White Plains (HPN).