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

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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
DEN Denver 10h 38m AAACCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
OGG Kahului 10h 48m UA → AQASJL Kahului (OGG) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 59m AAACAF → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 8m AAACAY → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 9m AAACAV → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PDX Portland 11h 11m AAACAS → ASDEFJ Portland (PDX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SAN San Diego 11h 15m AAACAS → ASFJQF San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 19m AAACAY → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 23m AAACAV → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 11h 36m AAACAF → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
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Chicago to Honolulu, Oahu
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 4,238 mi 8h 23m nonstop -5h behind

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 8h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ORD Routes HNL Routes ORD Live Flights HNL Live Flights ORD Delays HNL Delays
All flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) Honolulu, Oahu to Chicago flights
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 78X 9h02 25% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines Also: AS, QF 0 – – 25% Oneworld AS, QF
Aircraft on this route
78X Boeing 787-10 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
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
28
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
DEN ~10h 38m OGG ~10h 48m LAX ~10h 59m SFO ~11h 8m LAS ~11h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,307
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
ORD → HNL
25%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
25%
Arriving
90%
Return
HNL → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → HNL delays →
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 8h 23m gate to gate.
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 time8h 23m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 8h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 4,238 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ORD to HNL: United Airlines and American Airlines.
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 Denver, Kahului and Los Angeles.
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.
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 ORD to HNL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and American 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 is about 8 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Kahului and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.