Raleigh/Durham to Honolulu, Oahu (RDU–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
LAX Los Angeles 11h 50m AAAFAS → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ATL Atlanta 12h 2m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 12h 7m AAASCX → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 12h 11m NZUAVA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ORD Chicago 12h 20m AAASCX → QFUA Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DEN Denver 12h 23m F9UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SEA Seattle 12h 51m ASAYDL → ASAYDE Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
IAD Dulles 12h 54m ACAVAZ → UA Dulles (IAD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SAN San Diego 12h 57m ASMX → ASFJKE San Diego (SAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SLC Salt Lake City 13h 6m DLKE → AMASDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and HNL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
LAX ~11h 50m CVG ~11h 57m ATL ~12h 2m DFW ~12h 7m SFO ~12h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,239
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
RDU → HNL
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
75%
Return
HNL → RDU
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 12:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to HNL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Honolulu, Oahu is 6 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.