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$279+ Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HNL — CHI
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mar. 3/4
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The best prices from Honolulu to Chicago are usually found in October or September, booked 39 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$455
(Delta)

One-way from

$279
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$736

Good round-trip deal

$634 or less

Good one-way deal

$386 or less
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/55:05 pmHNL - MDW
1 stop13h 07mDelta
lun. 3/106:00 amMDW - HNL
1 stop13h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/19$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/58:15 amHNL - ORD
1 stop11h 41mDelta
lun. 3/106:45 amORD - HNL
1 stop12h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/19$455
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/34:20 pmHNL - ORD
2 stops21h 40mAlaska Airlines
jeu. 3/67:45 amORD - HNL
1 stop19h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/18$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/299:39 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop14h 45mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/67:25 amORD - HNL
1 stop16h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$523
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/310:35 pmHNL - MDW
1 stop25h 48mMultiple Airlines
mar. 4/88:50 pmMDW - HNL
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$541
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/712:10 pmHNL - ORD
3 stops46h 49mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/212:58 pmORD - HNL
3 stops36h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$577
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/811:15 amHNL - MDW
1 stop13h 05mSouthwest
dim. 5/1110:20 pmMDW - HNL
1 stop16h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$585
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/19:00 pmHNL - ORD
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
lun. 5/55:25 pmORD - HNL
2 stops21h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$596
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 3/58:00 amHNL - ORD
1 stop11h 59mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 3/1010:00 amORD - HNL
1 stop14h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/147:00 amHNL - ORD
1 stop23h 46mUnited Airlines
mar. 10/216:00 amORD - HNL
1 stop15h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$634

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

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Honolulu

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluChicago

HNL - MDW

HNLMDW

Honolulu

mer. 3/5

5:05 pm-10:12 am

1 stop13h 07m

Chicago Midway

lun. 3/10

6:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$455

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

mer. 3/5

8:15 am-11:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/10

6:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$455

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

lun. 3/3

4:20 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jeu. 3/6

7:45 am-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$505

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

mar. 4/29

9:39 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

7:25 am-7:18 pm

1 stop16h 53m

$523

HonoluluChicago

HNL - MDW

HNLMDW

Honolulu

jeu. 4/3

10:35 pm-5:23 am

1 stop25h 48m

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/8

8:50 pm-5:00 am

1 stop13h 10m

$541

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

lun. 4/7

12:10 pm-3:59 pm

3 stops46h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/21

2:58 pm-10:40 pm

3 stops36h 42m

$577

HonoluluChicago

HNL - MDW

HNLMDW

Honolulu

jeu. 5/8

11:15 am-5:20 am

1 stop13h 05m

Chicago Midway

dim. 5/11

10:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop16h 45m

$585

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

jeu. 5/1

9:00 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

5:25 pm-10:05 am

2 stops21h 40m

$596

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

mer. 3/5

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/10

10:00 am-7:43 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$610

HonoluluChicago

HNL - ORD

HNLORD

Honolulu

mar. 6/3

11:25 pm-5:29 am

1 stop25h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/29

4:48 pm-9:59 am

1 stop22h 11m

$715

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Honolulu to Chicago in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Honolulu-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Honolulu-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Honolulu-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Honolulu to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Honolulu to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Honolulu to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Chicago. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Honolulu to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 39 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Honolulu to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HNL to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

When flying from Honolulu to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated février 20, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated février 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Honolulu to Chicago to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Located just 4.4 mi from the city center, Honolulu is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago from Honolulu. Booking flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Chicago should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Chicago from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Honolulu to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($455), Alaska Airlines ($505), and American Airlines ($523) offers the cheapest pricing from Honolulu to Chicago. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $279 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $282 and Southwest from $283 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Most travelers choose Honolulu - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Honolulu - Chicago Midway or Honolulu - Chicago Greater Rockford when deciding on the best route from Honolulu to Chicago.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Consider Air New Zealand (88%), Avianca (88%) or United Airlines (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Honolulu to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $258. While the most popular route (Honolulu - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $455 on average our data indicates $1,498 when flying from Honolulu to Chicago.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Flights departing from Honolulu and landing in Chicago layover in Los Angeles most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    If you're on a layover in Los Angeles and looking for things to do, consider visiting Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, or L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live can be accessed by traveling approximately 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Those looking to explore during their layover in Los Angeles can rent a car from Los Angeles for about $32 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Honolulu to Chicago flights?

    Flights departing from Honolulu and landing in Chicago layover in Seattle least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Honolulu to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Honolulu to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Honolulu to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated février 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$291Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$418Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$421Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$444Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$786Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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