Honolulu

$233+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu (HNL)

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CHI — HNL
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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The best prices from Chicago to Honolulu are usually found in February or January, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Honolulu

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu (HNL). 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 February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$466
(Delta)

One-way from

$233
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$588

Good round-trip deal

$1,024 or less

Good one-way deal

$582 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 3/76:45 amORD - HNL
2 stops19h 11mDelta
Sun 3/99:45 pmHNL - ORD
2 stops13h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/21$466
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/87:20 amORD - HNL
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/151:05 pmHNL - ORD
2 stops22h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$467
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 3/87:45 amORD - HNL
1 stop31h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/173:51 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop20h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$490
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/36:00 amMDW - HNL
1 stop12h 56mDelta
Mon 3/103:50 pmHNL - MDW
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Deal found 2/22$510
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/183:16 pmORD - HNL
1 stop11h 28mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/259:41 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop13h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$511
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/17:25 amMDW - HNL
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/88:40 pmHNL - MDW
2 stops22h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$518
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/69:35 amMDW - HNL
1 stop13h 00mSouthwest
Sun 3/91:55 pmHNL - MDW
1 stop16h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$540
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 2/286:15 amORD - HNL
2 stops16h 30mSouthwest
Sat 3/89:30 amHNL - ORD
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$575
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 10/76:00 amORD - HNL
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/147:00 amHNL - ORD
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$636
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/72:00 pmORD - HNL
1 stop14h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/179:15 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop14h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$637

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Chicago

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Honolulu

Route

Depart

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Price

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/7

6:45 am-9:56 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Honolulu

Sun 3/9

9:45 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$466

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

7:20 am-8:50 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Honolulu

Tue 4/15

1:05 pm-4:44 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$467

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

7:45 am-11:05 am

1 stop31h 20m

Honolulu

Mon 3/17

3:51 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$490

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-2:56 pm

1 stop12h 56m

Honolulu

Mon 3/10

3:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop11h 55m

$510

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/18

3:16 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Honolulu

Tue 3/25

9:41 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 14m

$511

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/1

7:25 am-8:55 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Honolulu

Tue 4/8

8:40 pm-12:21 am

2 stops22h 41m

$518

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

9:35 am-6:35 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Honolulu

Sun 3/9

1:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop16h 15m

$540

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/7

7:10 pm-10:05 am

2 stops19h 55m

Honolulu

Tue 4/15

8:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$638

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

8:45 am-7:21 pm

1 stop15h 36m

Honolulu

Tue 5/6

1:05 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$639

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/13

6:45 am-8:53 pm

2 stops19h 08m

$233

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 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

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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 February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu, you should look to book at least 65 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, November 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 February 22, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Honolulu in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 45% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Honolulu flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 February 22, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to HNL are scheduled on a Thursday (3 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 February 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

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 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, Delta ($466), Alaska Airlines ($500), and American Airlines ($511) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Honolulu. Delta is 39% 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 ($233), American Airlines ($262), and Southwest ($278).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,451 for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is $502 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Honolulu) is currently priced at $443.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying 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 $32 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 $44.

  • 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 $49 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

  • 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, November 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$413Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$421Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$421Average$662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$522Average$759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$881Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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