Philadelphia to Honolulu, Oahu (PHL–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 4,912 mi 9h 43m nonstop -6h behind 28 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PHL and HNL, connecting options are available through 28 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
SDF ~11h 56m VNY ~12h 20m MEM ~12h 25m OAK ~12h 29m SJC ~12h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,754
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
PHL → HNL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
Arriving
74%
Return
HNL → PHL
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → HNL delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Metric PHL→HNL EWR→HNL
Distance from PHL – 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2
Weekly flights 1 6
Flight time 9h 43m 11h 28m
Departure OTP 69% –
Newark (EWR) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Philadelphia.
PHL: EDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 12:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Distance & Flight Time
4,912 mi / 7,905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 43m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Distance4,912 mi / 7,905 km
Flight time9h 43m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections28 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 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 PHL to HNL flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport take approximately 9h 43m. The route covers 4,912 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to HNL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, VNY, MEM, OAK, SJC, ONT, PBI, JFK, MIA, YYZ, CVG, SLC, LAS, IAH, SEA, DFW, LAX, ATL, DTW, ORD, PHX, SFO, IAD, DEN, LGB, MSP, SAN and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Philadelphia.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PHL to HNL

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PHL to HNL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to HNL ranges from 9 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,912 miles (7,905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

28 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).