Zurich to Honolulu, Oahu (ZRH–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between ZRH and HNL. Nearest airports to ZRH with scheduled service: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH, 47 mi) · Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH, 47 mi) · EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL, 49 mi)
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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 18h 35m LX → 5YAAAC Los Angeles (LAX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
YVR Vancouver 18h 40m LXWK → ACAFJL Vancouver (YVR) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SFO San Francisco 20h 1m LXUA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
LAS Las Vegas 22h 46m LXWK → ASWN Las Vegas (LAS) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ICN Seoul 26h 31m KELX → APZKESQ Seoul (ICN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 29h 40m AA → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
NRT Narita 30h 43m LX → CXJLMH Narita (NRT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
ORD Chicago 36h 3m LXOSSN → UA Chicago (ORD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
JFK New York 36h 12m DLLX → ASDLKE New York (JFK) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
IAD Dulles 37h 1m LXOSUA → UA Dulles (IAD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zurich to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
YYC ~18h 20m LAX ~18h 35m YVR ~18h 40m SFO ~20h 1m LAS ~22h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
870
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
ZRH → HNL
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
Return
HNL → ZRH
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Honolulu, Oahu is 12 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 6:00 AM in Honolulu, Oahu.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 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 ZRH to HNL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Vancouver and San Francisco.
Honolulu, Oahu is 12 hours behind Zurich.
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, Vancouver and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.