Minneapolis to Honolulu, Oahu (MSP–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KE6786cs
KE Korean
333
10:10 AM
CDT T1
2:08 PM
HST
8h 58m
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M T W T F S S
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DL312+2
DL Delta
333
10:15 AM
CDT T1
1:56 PM
HST
8h 41m
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M T W T F S S
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VS2240cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
333
10:18 AM
CDT T1
2:16 PM
HST
8h 58m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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DL313+2
DL Delta
333
4:10 PM
HST T2
5:00 AM+1
CDT
7h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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VS2195cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
333
4:32 PM
HST T2
5:18 AM+1
CDT
7h 46m
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M T W T F S S
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Minneapolis to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 3,967 mi 8h 41m nonstop -5h behind 44 1-stop hubs

MSP–HNL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 3,967 miles in approximately 8h 41m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSP–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, VS 7 333 8h41 87% SkyTeam KE, VS
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – DL, KE, VS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (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, MSP to HNL direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,943
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 1:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
3,967 mi / 6,384 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 41m to 8h 58m.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance3,967 mi / 6,384 km
Flight time8h 41m to 8h 58m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 8h 41m to 8h 58m. The route covers 3,967 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from MSP to HNL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIV, VNY, OAK, BOI, PSP, ONT, YYC, YEG, TUS, SDF, MEM, ADW, YYZ, SJD, PHL, CHS, HPN, EWR, SBD, MIA, PBI, SMF, SJC, CVG, LAS, SEA, SFO, LAX, PDX, SAN, SLC, PHX, DTW, DEN, ORD, DFW, IAH, ATL, ICN, HND, ANC, IAD, YVR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 5 hours behind Minneapolis.
Yes, return flights from HNL to MSP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MSP to HNL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSP to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to HNL ranges from 8 hours 41 minutes to 8 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,967 miles (6,384 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via RIV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.