Honolulu

$267+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu (HNL)

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CHI — HNL
أبريل 5 — أبريل 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Honolulu are usually found in February or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 مارس 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$517
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$267
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$906

Good round-trip deal

$1,025 or less

Good one-way deal

$522 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Honolulu flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Honolulu.
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Honolulu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on مارس 31, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
س 5/39:00 amORD - HNL
2 stops18h 40mAlaska Airlines
ث 5/139:35 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop19h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
ث 9/26:50 pmORD - HNL
1 stop22h 12mDelta
ر 9/173:45 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop10h 41mDelta
Deal found 3/31$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ن 11/109:45 amORD - HNL
Nonstop9h 15mAmerican Airlines
ر 11/197:00 pmHNL - ORD
Nonstop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$534
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ن 11/107:00 amORD - HNL
1 stop11h 50mHawaiian Airlines
ر 11/191:10 pmHNL - ORD
1 stop11h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$553
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ر 10/299:20 amMDW - HNL
2 stops15h 30mDelta
ج 11/75:10 pmHNL - MDW
2 stops15h 22mDelta
Deal found 3/30$564
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ح 8/2410:25 pmMDW - HNL
1 stop16h 55mSouthwest
خ 9/48:05 amHNL - MDW
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$567
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
ح 4/276:15 amORD - HNL
1 stop12h 50mSouthwest
ح 5/48:10 amHNL - ORD
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$636
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
س 4/266:30 amORD - HNL
2 stops18h 28mUnited Airlines
ج 5/29:40 pmHNL - ORD
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$665

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Honolulu that are best for you.

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Honolulu

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Return

Price

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

س 5/3

9:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Honolulu

ث 5/13

9:35 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$517

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ث 4/22

6:00 am-2:48 pm

1 stop13h 48m

Honolulu

ر 4/30

1:45 pm-5:14 am

1 stop10h 29m

$559

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ن 4/28

6:45 am-2:10 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Honolulu

ث 5/13

10:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$560

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

ن 4/14

9:20 am-8:41 pm

2 stops16h 21m

Honolulu

ر 4/23

2:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop13h 00m

$568

ChicagoHonolulu

MDW - HNL

MDWHNL

Chicago Midway

ث 4/29

12:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Honolulu

ث 5/6

12:10 pm-5:15 am

1 stop12h 05m

$596

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ح 4/27

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Honolulu

ح 5/4

8:10 am-11:40 pm

1 stop10h 30m

$636

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

س 4/26

5:15 am-9:58 pm

2 stops21h 43m

Honolulu

س 5/3

7:00 am-6:08 am

2 stops18h 08m

$660

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

خ 5/15

6:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Honolulu

خ 5/22

10:50 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops32h 37m

$680

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ج 5/2

6:58 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop32h 42m

$267

ChicagoHonolulu

ORD - HNL

ORDHNL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ر 4/30

7:50 am-7:19 pm

1 stop16h 29m

$278

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Honolulu from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Honolulu

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 March 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu, you should look to book at least 53 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 مارس 31, 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 46% 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. Friday 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 مارس 31, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to HNL are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 مارس 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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 ($517), American Airlines ($559), and Delta ($560) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Honolulu. Alaska Airlines is 33% 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 Alaska Airlines ($267), Delta ($278), and American Airlines ($303).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,624 for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu. The cheapest flight overall is $384 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Honolulu) is currently priced at $467.

  • 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 $38 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 $48.

  • 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Honolulu

Discover the top 6 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 مارس 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$361Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$411Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$420Average$644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$421Average$648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$522Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$862Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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