Flying from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Chicago's main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check out your options for leaving from here when booking flights from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport (HNL).
The average length of a direct Chicago to Honolulu International Airport flight is 9 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is four hours behind Chicago. Honolulu International Airport is located in Honolulu.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is the busiest route, with 10 direct services each week. You can get from ORD to HNL on United Airlines's 9:15am flight.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Chicago to HNL. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When leaving from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport with United Airlines.
United is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from ORD to HNL.
United takes the top spot for on-time performance. An impressive 87.5% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
ORD is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
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70% of flights that leave from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can reach MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 16 kilometres or so.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Honolulu International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find Chicago Rockford International Airport at 2 Airport Cir.
About Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to Honolulu International Airport flight.
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Honolulu International Airport is roughly 6 kilometres from central Honolulu. The time it takes to get there in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Rs50,361 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs101,027. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book four months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to HNL.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
December is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport (HNL), while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Honolulu based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Chicago to HNL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
February has temperatures of between 18ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Honolulu
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Honolulu International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Honolulu:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour are must-visits when exploring Honolulu.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States you'll want to see. About 161 kilometres east of Honolulu, a visit to Kahului will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Palaau State Park, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kīhei is another standout destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres east of Honolulu. No journey is complete without dropping by Kihei Regional Park, Maalaea Beach and Lipoa Street Beach.
