Chicago to Honolulu, Oahu (ORD–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QF Qant
74Y
3:55 AM
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HST
9h 5m
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UA219+1
UA United
781
9:30 AM
CDT T1
1:42 PM
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9h 12m
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UA United
781
4:50 PM
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Chicago to Honolulu, Oahu
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 4,238 mi 9h 5m nonstop -5h behind 60 1-stop hubs

ORD–HNL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,238 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 60 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes HNL Routes ORD Live Flights HNL Live Flights ORD Delays HNL Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–HNL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 781 9h12 83% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QF 5 – – 83% Oneworld AS, QF
Aircraft on this route
74Y Boeing 747-400F – QF
781 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 58%)
Oneworld: AA (5 flights/wk, 42%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to HNL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
60
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,515
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 Chicago.
ORD: CDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,238 mi / 6,819 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 5m to 9h 12m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,238 mi / 6,819 km
Flight time9h 5m to 9h 12m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections60 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 9h 5m to 9h 12m. The route covers 4,238 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ORD to HNL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SUU, RIV, VNY, KOA, BOI, PSP, SDF, PAE, BUR, MEM, TUS, GDL, FAT, YYC, YEG, YYZ, SJD, PHL, CHS, HPN, EWR, SBD, MIA, PBI, MSJ, SJC, OSN, ONT, CVG, PDX, UAM, LAS, GUM, SMF, LAX, SLC, NGO, SFO, PHX, IAH, PVG, DFW, KIX, MSP, SAN, NRT, XMN, SEA, DEN, OGG, LGB, DTW, YVR, IAD, ANC, ATL, ICN, JFK, HND and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 5 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from HNL to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ORD to HNL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and United Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to HNL ranges from 9 hours 5 minutes to 9 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,238 miles (6,819 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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