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

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74Y
3:55 AM
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UA219
UA United
78X
9:40 AM
CDT T1
2:04 PM
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9h 24m
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AS4721
AS Alaska
787
9:55 AM
CDT T3
2:23 PM
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9h 28m
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AA75
AA American
788
9:55 AM
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2:23 PM
HST
9h 28m
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AS Alaska
787
10:00 AM
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2:17 PM
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74Y
8:30 PM
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9h 5m
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UA218
UA United
781
5:05 PM
HST T2
6:14 AM+1
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AA74
AA American
788
6:00 PM
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7:25 AM+1
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Chicago to Honolulu, Oahu
4 carriers, 30 flights/week nonstop.
4 Airlines 30 Flights/wk 4,238 mi 9h 5m nonstop -5h behind 43 1-stop hubs

ORD–HNL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,238 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 43 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
AS Alaska Airlines 14 787 9h17-9h28 66% Oneworld –
AA American Airlines 7 788 9h28 66% Oneworld –
UA United Airlines 7 78X 9h24 66% Star Alliance –
QF Qantas 2 74Y 9h05 66% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
74Y Boeing 747-400F – QF
787 Boeing 787 – AS
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – AA
78X Boeing 787-10 – UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS + QF (23 flights/wk, 77%)
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 23%)
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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
30
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
VNY ~10h 39m SDF ~11h 9m LGB ~11h 15m MEM ~11h 26m TUS ~11h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,736
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
77%
Return
HNL → ORD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
80%
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 9h 5m to 9h 28m.
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 28m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)4
Weekly flights30 out / 14 return
1-stop connections43 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 28m. The route covers 4,238 miles.
4 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas and United Airlines.
There are approximately 30 nonstop flights per week from ORD to HNL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, SDF, LGB, MEM, TUS, PHL, PBI, MIA, YYC, ONT, SJC, YYZ, UAM, PDX, LAS, GUM, CVG, SEA, SMF, KIX, NGO, LAX, IAH, NRT, DTW, PHX, SFO, MSP, DFW, DEN, ANC, IAD, SLC, KOA, YVR, HKG, SAN, OGG, ATL, ICN, JFK, EWR and HND. 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.
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qantas and United Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily 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 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,238 miles (6,819 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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