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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Honolulu:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 am and lands at 6:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 10:00 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 15m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Honolulu:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Honolulu takes 9h 15m, covering 4,249 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu range from $605 to $982, with an average of $778 over the past 12 months. Anything below $605 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $778 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $576 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $870 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Honolulu flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Honolulu route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Chicago to Honolulu are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $266, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

Honolulu Airport (HNL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Lucky Owl Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Honolulu may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Honolulu (HNL).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Honolulu route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 17m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Honolulu most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 29% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Portland (PDX) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Chicago to Honolulu. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $690 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $903, a difference of $213.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Honolulu. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 03m, compared with 11h 06m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 11h 25m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Honolulu is 5 hours behind Chicago (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Honolulu are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center and International Market Place. These are among the most viewed places in Honolulu on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Honolulu flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

The popular layover destinations between Chicago and Honolulu include San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas. Airlines that serve this route have different layovers which means your layover will be determined by the airline you choose to travel with. If you choose to travel with Southwest, your layover will be in Las Vegas, while if you travel with United, your layover will be in San Francisco or Los Angeles.

If you’d like to pray while waiting for your flight to Honolulu at ORD, you are welcome to seek a quiet moment in the O’Hare International Airport Interfaith Chapel. Open to all passengers, regardless of their religion, this prayer and meditation room is found on the Mezzanine Level of Terminal 2.

If you need assistance at MDW, head to the main entrance of the airport’s main terminal. Here, you’ll find an information desk manned by knowledgeable staff.

If you want to withdraw cash in HNL, there are many ATMs both before and after security in Terminals 1 and 2. If you have foreign currency notes that you’d like to exchange, you can do so at the Central Lobby Business Center in Terminal 2.