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$216+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu (HNL)

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — HNL
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Honolulu are usually found in January or November, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/117:05 amORD - HNL
1 stop11h 53mDelta
Wed 12/258:10 amHNL - ORD
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/19$433
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/96:00 amMDW - HNL
1 stop13h 16mDelta
Wed 12/254:49 pmHNL - MDW
1 stop12h 01mDelta
Deal found 11/19$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/1010:35 amORD - HNL
1 stop15h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/1710:50 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop15h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/103:40 pmORD - HNL
1 stop11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/177:05 amHNL - ORD
1 stop12h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$533
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/119:45 amMDW - HNL
1 stop11h 45mSouthwest
Mon 12/1610:30 amHNL - MDW
2 stops20h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$539
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/126:32 amORD - HNL
2 stops18h 38mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/251:40 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$560
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Mon 12/309:35 pmORD - HNL
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/139:40 pmHNL - ORD
3 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$584
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:04 pmMDW - HNL
2 stops23h 37mFrontier
Mon 1/134:50 pmHNL - MDW
1 stop12h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$609
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/126:15 amORD - HNL
2 stops16h 25mSouthwest
Thu 12/192:40 pmHNL - ORD
2 stops20h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$618

Find flights from Chicago to Honolulu within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Honolulu 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

7:00 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Honolulu

Thu 2/27

4:51 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$424

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

6:15 am-7:21 pm

2 stops17h 06m

Honolulu

Fri 1/17

8:15 am-11:56 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$427

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/12

10:19 am-10:01 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Honolulu

Wed 1/22

4:50 pm-8:54 am

1 stop12h 04m

$427

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/4

11:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 50m

Honolulu

Fri 2/7

9:50 am-9:52 pm

3 stops32h 02m

$428

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/27

8:40 am-5:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Honolulu

Thu 1/30

8:20 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$434

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/10

10:35 am-10:28 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Honolulu

Tue 12/17

10:50 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop15h 29m

$483

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/16

7:18 am-10:44 pm

1 stop19h 26m

Honolulu

Thu 1/23

2:35 pm-6:05 am

1 stop11h 30m

$491

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Mon 12/30

10:04 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops23h 37m

Honolulu

Mon 1/13

4:50 pm-8:54 am

1 stop12h 04m

$609

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

12:15 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$216

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/18

10:19 am-9:56 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$216

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Honolulu in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Chicago-Honolulu flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Honolulu flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Honolulu flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Honolulu 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 Chicago-Honolulu 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 Chicago to Honolulu

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Honolulu from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Honolulu

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from Chicago to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 CHI to HNL?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Honolulu. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Honolulu at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Honolulu. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Honolulu

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Honolulu. 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 November 20, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Honolulu by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Honolulu ranges from 0.3 - 3.2 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.2 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Honolulu when rainfall is around 0.3 in.

Temperature in Honolulu by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Honolulu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 73.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Honolulu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Honolulu. 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 Honolulu. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Honolulu 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
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

WestJet
7.3
Good
2,811 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Honolulu. 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 into for flights to Honolulu from Chicago?

    Honolulu (HNL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to Honolulu. You should not have trouble finding flights to Honolulu from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Honolulu airport from Chicago. It is only a 4.4 mi journey from Honolulu (HNL) to Honolulu’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($425), Delta ($427), and Southwest ($434) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Honolulu. Alaska Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Honolulu are Delta ($216), American Airlines ($222), and Southwest ($227).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,068 for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is $409 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Honolulu) is currently priced at $414.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from Chicago to Honolulu is Los Angeles. Chicago to Honolulu flights stop in Seattle the next most. San Francisco sees the third most layovers on flights from Chicago to Honolulu.

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

    The majority of Los Angeles visitors spend their time at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live can be visited by traveling about 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 $43 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seattle?

    If you're on a layover in Seattle and looking for things to do, consider visiting Pike Place Market, Space Needle, or Seattle Waterfront. Pike Place Market, Space Needle, and Seattle Waterfront are located about 11.2 mi, 12.0 mi, and 10.9 mi, respectively from Seattle/Tacoma Intl. Those on a layover in Seattle in need of a rental car can book one at Seattle/Tacoma Intl for about $47.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in San Francisco?

    San Francisco travelers tend to visit Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium more than any other attractions. Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium can be accessed by traveling approximately 13.0 mi, 11.6 mi, and 11.1 mi, respectively from San Francisco. Travelers can rent a car at San Francisco for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Chicago to Honolulu flights have a layover in Detroit least often. Detroit is followed by Phoenix in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Chicago to Honolulu.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Honolulu 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 Chicago to Honolulu?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Honolulu (average of $469). Flying from Chicago to Honolulu in June is currently the most expensive (average of $687). 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 Chicago to Honolulu

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Honolulu. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$402Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$404Average$642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$422Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$522Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$765Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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