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

MSP Airport Page →
3,967 mi airlines charter/private 21/wk
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Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 32m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
→
KE6786cs
KE Korean
333
10:15 AM
CDT T1
1:40 PM
HST
8h 25m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
VS2240cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
333
10:15 AM
CDT T1
1:40 PM
HST
8h 25m
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
→
DL312+2
DL Delta
333
10:24 AM
CDT T1
1:53 PM
HST
8h 29m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
DL313+2
DL Delta
333
3:57 PM
HST T2
4:53 AM+1
CDT
7h 56m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
←
VS2195cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
333
4:06 PM
HST T2
5:00 AM+1
CDT
7h 54m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PDX Portland 10h 26m AFAMAS → ASFJKE Portland (PDX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 29m AFDLKE → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DEN Denver 10h 29m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 30m AFAMDL → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 10h 30m AFDLKE → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 32m AFCADL → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SAN San Diego 10h 45m AFDLKE → ASFJKE San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 10h 50m AFAMAS → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 50m AAAFAM → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 32m AAAFAM → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Minneapolis to Honolulu, Oahu
1 carrier, 21 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,967 mi 8h 25m nonstop -5h behind

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 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) Honolulu, Oahu to Minneapolis flights
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 8h29 78% 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
28
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
PDX ~10h 26m LAS ~10h 29m DEN ~10h 29m LAX ~10h 30m SLC ~10h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,692
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MSP → HNL
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
90%
Return
HNL → MSP
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → HNL delays →
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 25m gate to gate.
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 25m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights21 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 3,967 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MSP to HNL: Delta Air Lines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Portland, Harry Reid and Denver.
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 is about 8 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.