Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Honolulu (CHI - HNL)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Honolulu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$606	Alaska 1 stop 22 hr Mon, May 11 — Mon, May 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu is currently $606
Cheapest one-way flight	$284	United 1 stop 21 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Honolulu is currently $284
Cheapest nonstop flights	$985	United Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu is currently $985
Last-minute weekend getaway	$664	Southwest 1 stop 13 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Honolulu is currently $664
Cheapest business class flights	$2,137	Alaska, United 2 stops 13 hr Sat, Jul 4 — Sun, Jul 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu is currently $2,137

Fastest flight	9 hr 2 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Honolulu takes 9 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Honolulu is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $400–650
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $660–840

Popular airlines from Chicago to Honolulu

Southwest

from $645

Typical price: $560–920

2150 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - HNL Every day
United

Nonstop

from $615

Typical price: $520–930

7 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - HNL Every day

334 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HNL Every day
Delta

from $758

Typical price: $540–1,150

299 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - HNL Every day
American

from $860

Typical price: $590–980

191 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HNL Every day
Alaska

from $667

Typical price: $520–1,000

101 weekly connecting flights

ORD - HNL Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Honolulu

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)

Honolulu United States 13 min 4 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Honolulu

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $400 to $650.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $606. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $284.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $645, flying from May 11 to May 26.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $615, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $758, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 16.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $860, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $667, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu starts at $606 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $284 and departs on Wed, May 27.

9 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Honolulu.

Peak periods include mid-Dec–Aug, particularly late Dec, U.S. schools’ spring break (Mar/Apr) and Japan’s Golden Week (late-Apr–early May). Temperatures are warm year-round and there are 2 main seasons: dry (Apr–Oct) and rainy (Nov–Mar), which is better for surfing and whale-watching. Key events include Kamehameha Day (Jun) and the Aloha Festivals (Sep), featuring traditional music, dance and crafts, and the Honolulu Marathon (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Honolulu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Honolulu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Honolulu.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 334 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,150 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Honolulu are:

Delta offers 299 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
American offers 191 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .
Alaska offers 101 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Honolulu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $606. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $284.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $645, flying from May 11 to May 26.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $615, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 16.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $758, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 16.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $860, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Chicago to Honolulu is $667, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 15.

United flies direct from Chicago to Honolulu.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Honolulu at price $664 is offered by Southwest from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

United flies direct from Chicago to Honolulu.

There are 7 United direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Honolulu on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Honolulu start at $985 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Honolulu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Honolulu start at $2,137 from Sat, Jul 4 to Sun, Jul 19 with Alaska, United.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Honolulu start at $606 from Mon, May 11 to Mon, May 25.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Honolulu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Honolulu starts at $664 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Honolulu at price $664 is offered by Southwest from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Honolulu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.