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Find cheap flights from Honolulu to Chicago from $215

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Honolulu to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Chicago (HNL-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:00 am - 5:45 amHNL-ORD
17h 45m1 stop
6:00 am - 11:58 pmORD-HNL
22h 58m1 stop
$496Alaska Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sun, May 12
4:55 pm - 1:17 pmHNL-ORD
15h 22m1 stop
7:26 am - 7:17 pmORD-HNL
16h 51m1 stop
$532Delta
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Sun, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 9
9:45 pm - 5:59 pmHNL-ORD
15h 14m2 stops
8:55 am - 3:53 pmORD-HNL
11h 58m1 stop
$537Delta
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
9:45 pm - 5:59 pmHNL-ORD
15h 14m2 stops
8:55 am - 8:19 pmORD-HNL
16h 24m2 stops
$542Delta
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Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
7:00 am - 11:28 pmHNL-ORD
11h 28m1 stop
6:15 am - 1:47 pmORD-HNL
12h 32m1 stop
$548American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Sun, May 19
9:02 pm - 2:34 pmHNL-ORD
12h 32m1 stop
11:52 am - 8:46 pmORD-HNL
13h 54m1 stop
$587American Airlines
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Fri, May 3 - Wed, May 8
7:25 am - 6:40 amHNL-ORD
18h 15m2 stops
10:57 pm - 10:25 pmORD-HNL
28h 28m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Fri, May 31
7:25 am - 6:00 amHNL-ORD
17h 35m1 stop
10:57 pm - 10:25 pmORD-HNL
28h 28m1 stop
Thu, May 30 - Fri, May 31
8:10 pm - 11:20 amHNL-ORD
10h 10m1 stop
1:25 pm - 9:31 pmORD-HNL
13h 06m2 stops
$695United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 13
7:00 am - 5:24 amHNL-ORD
17h 24m2 stops
9:32 pm - 7:52 pmORD-HNL
27h 20m1 stop
$754United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20

Flights from Honolulu to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Honolulu to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Honolulu to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Honolulu to Chicago cost $301 and was between Honolulu and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $461.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Honolulu to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from Honolulu to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Honolulu, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Honolulu to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $505 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $861 and $840 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Honolulu to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to Chicago, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 32 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Honolulu to Chicago were found on Alaska Airlines ($496) and Delta ($532). Alaska Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $234.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Honolulu and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Honolulu to Chicago.
There is just one airline that flies from Honolulu to Chicago direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $536.

How many flights are there between Honolulu and Chicago per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Honolulu and lands in Chicago, with an average flight time of 8h 11m. The most common departure time is 5:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Honolulu and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Honolulu to Chicago take?

A direct flight to Chicago will take on average 8h 03m to travel the 4,249 miles flying distance from Honolulu.

What’s the earliest departure time from Honolulu to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Honolulu at 5:15 pm and will be landing in Chicago at 6:26 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Honolulu to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Honolulu to Chicago jets off at 5:15 pm and lands at 6:26 am.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$215
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Honolulu to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Honolulu to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Honolulu to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to Chicago

  • What types of flights can I choose between Honolulu and Chicago?

    Nonstop flights from Honolulu to Chicago are not offered. Instead, your trip will either require one or two layovers before you reach your destination. If you have just one layover, your flight will likely be operated by United Airlines. Layovers frequently take place in cities such as Kona, San Francisco, or Seattle.

  • How can I easily go from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    When you drive from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, you can expect the car ride to typically take around 10 to 15 minutes. You can choose to take public transit instead, like bus lines 9, 40, 42, or 51, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

  • What transportation can be used to go from O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago?

    Those that will be driving from O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago will have a journey of approximately 45 minutes unless there is additional traffic. If you take public transit instead, including the Blue metro line, you will arrive in the city center in around 50 to 55 minutes.

  • Do you have the option of renting a car directly from Chicago Midway International Airport?

    Chicago Midway International Airport has its own car rental facility that is in the Arrivals terminal. In this facility, you will find offices for several different rental companies, including Alamo, National, and Thrifty. All these companies have their fleets directly at the airport, so it will be just a short walk from the facility to your vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Chicago was $215 for a one-way ticket and $496 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Honolulu and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Honolulu to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Honolulu to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Honolulu to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Honolulu and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Honolulu to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Honolulu to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Honolulu to Chicago, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to Chicago are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $654 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $645 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Honolulu is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Honolulu up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Honolulu to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $393 or less one-way and $776 or less round-trip.
  • The largest transportation center in the state of Hawaii, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is also a focus city for Hawaiian Airlines and Aloha Airlines. Because of this, you will find quite a few different flights that depart from HNL and are operated by one of these companies.
  • When you choose to fly to the general Chicago region, you can fly to two different airports. While Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) can be found around 12 miles from the city center, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 17 miles from central Chicago.
  • Before your flight departs from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, consider relaxing in one of the several lounges that are spread throughout the terminals. In Terminal 1, you will find options like the Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge and the Plumeria Lounge, while in Terminal 2, there is the IASS Hawaii Lounge and the Qantas Club.
  • Once you have landed at Chicago Midway International Airport, you may want to grab a bite to eat. There are several places to choose from in the main terminal, including Pegasus On The Fly, Dunkin Donuts, and Gold Coast Dogs.
  • Parents will want to take note of the fact that O'Hare International Airport has several mothers' rooms and lactation pods in each of the airport’s terminals. In these different rooms, there are small seating areas, running water, changing tables, and extra space for you to store your stroller while tending to your little one.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Honolulu to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Honolulu to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Honolulu to Chicago

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to Honolulu

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Honolulu to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9106 reviews
8.2boarding
7.3entertainment
7.3food
8.6crew
7.9comfort
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The staff were great and the layover times were excellent no multiple hours. I just hate the Boxed Water. So you really have to purchase high price water in the airport.

8.0 ExcellentJoAnn, Apr 2024CMH - SEA
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The staff were great and the layover times were excellent no multiple hours. I just hate the Boxed Water. So you really have to purchase high price water in the airport.

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

Due to delayed flight, we missed our connecting flight as well as had to wait for 11 hours for next availaible flight. Not good experience

All employees were very nice and I was very comfortable

Seat did not recline yet fare was the same as one that did !!!

Great service. Got in early into Seattle and everything went great.

My flight was on schedule, ground crew looks overworked, flight crew was great but refreshments could be better. The plane was clean and fairly new. Seats were comfortable but leg room was tight.

Always reliable customer service. Especially, the extra care on a long flight back to the Mainlaind.

My flight was 11.47 AM Alaska opened the check in desks in honolulu airport at 9.30 . We have been waiting for about 2 hours suffering to check inn which should be 3 hours before departure but they came late . Crowdedness was high , we all got tired .

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

The experience was good and the flight departed on time and landed early

The flight was delayed but we got to our final destination.

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Honolulu to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/10Fri
2 stops
30h 26mHNL-ORD
$215
6/11Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
17h 40mHNL-ORD
$234
5/10Fri
3 stops
30h 22mHNL-ORD
$245
8/13Tue
2 stops
24h 54mHNL-ORD
$257
9/22Sun
1 stopDelta
15h 22mHNL-ORD
$266
9/22Sun
2 stopsDelta
14h 33mHNL-MDW
$271
5/13Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 25mHNL-ORD
$274
5/5Sun
1 stopAmerican Airlines
12h 52mHNL-ORD
$305
5/15Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 59mHNL-ORD
$342
5/28Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
31h 55mHNL-ORD
$343

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Last minute flights from Honolulu to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Honolulu to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/23Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
21h 26mHNL-ORD
4/26Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 58mORD-HNL
$699
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 24mHNL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 29mORD-HNL
$738
4/23Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 10mHNL-ORD
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 29mORD-HNL
$739
4/23Tue
multi-stopDelta
14h 40mHNL-ORD
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
14h 14mORD-HNL
$747
4/23Tue
multi-stopDelta
12h 59mHNL-ORD
4/26Fri
multi-stopDelta
14h 59mORD-HNL
$752
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
26h 25mHNL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 29mORD-HNL
$806
4/23Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 10mHNL-ORD
4/24Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
25h 29mORD-HNL
$834
4/23Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 00mHNL-ORD
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
9h 12mORD-HNL
$1,400
4/24Wed
nonstop
8h 11mHNL-ORD
5/1Wed
multi-stop
12h 49mORD-HNL
$1,417
4/23Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
8h 11mHNL-ORD
4/24Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
9h 12mORD-HNL
$1,767

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Honolulu - Chicago Flights

Departure:

Honolulu (HNL)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Honolulu

Cabin classes:

$1,076
$3,430
$721
$461