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Cheapest round-trip
$647
Typical prices: $698-$1,047
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ORD - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$808
Typical prices: $893-$1,144
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Mon 9/28Wed 10/28
ORD - HNL • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding and free drinks on this long flight.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Honolulu (CHI-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Honolulu

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 11
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7:59 pm - 12:18 pm
ORD
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HNL
21h 19m
1 stop
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3:07 pm - 12:03 pm
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ORD
15h 56m
1 stop
$647Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
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3:49 pm - 11:54 pm
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HNL
13h 05m
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10:51 am - 6:20 am
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ORD
14h 29m
2 stops
$648Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:26 am - 10:15 pm
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HNL
18h 49m
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10:59 pm - 1:47 pm
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10h 48m
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$649Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 25
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10:10 am - 9:15 pm
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HNL
16h 05m
1 stop
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9:25 pm - 4:35 pm
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14h 10m
1 stop
$650Southwest
Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 2
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7:20 am - 10:18 pm
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HNL
19h 58m
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7:00 am - 11:57 pm
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12h 57m
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$650Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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8:25 am - 9:13 pm
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HNL
17h 48m
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1:00 pm - 11:39 am
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17h 39m
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$655Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:00 am - 9:20 pm
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15h 20m
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8:55 pm - 1:20 pm
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11h 25m
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$656Southwest
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Jan 6
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7:30 am - 5:12 pm
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13h 42m
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10:45 pm - 1:31 pm
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10h 46m
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$656Delta
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
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15h 05m
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9:00 pm - 3:15 pm
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13h 15m
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$661Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20
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11h 15m
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10h 35m
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Honolulu flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Honolulu?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu departing in August.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Honolulu flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Honolulu costs $610 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Honolulu (HNL). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Chicago to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu, 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 Chicago to Honolulu is September, where tickets cost $232 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,702 and $1,560 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Honolulu?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $860 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Honolulu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Honolulu

 
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Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on HNL

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonSeptember
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Honolulu

  • What are the most common layovers between Chicago and Honolulu?

    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.

  • Does ORD have a prayer room?

    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.

  • Where can I get assistance at MDW?

    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.

  • Where can I withdraw money at HNL?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Honolulu?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Honolulu was $241 for a one-way ticket and $647 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Honolulu?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Honolulu is the only airport in Honolulu. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Honolulu?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Honolulu, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $602 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $753 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Chicago to Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Chicago 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 Chicago to Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 Honolulu from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $510 or less one-way and $904 or less round-trip.
  • There are flights to Honolulu from both Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). MDW is easier to get to from downtown Chicago than ORD, so this might be important to consider when booking. Additionally, it tends to be a less crowded airport than ORD, making it easier to navigate. If you’d like to fly to Honolulu from Chicago, it’s in your best interest to book a flight that departs from MDW.
  • If you choose to fly to Honolulu from ORD, you should plan to get to this airport at least 2h before your flight is scheduled to take off. Reaching the airport this early on the day you’re supposed to travel will give you ample time to go through the airport’s tedious security checks.
  • You can privately breastfeed your baby at either MDW or ORD, as both airports offer baby nursing rooms. At MDW, the single nursing room at the airport is located in Concourse C next to the yoga room. At ORD, there are nursing rooms located near gate B10 in Terminal 1, in the walkway between gates E5 and F9, near the yoga room in Terminal 3, and near gate M14 in Terminal 5.
  • Your flight to Honolulu will arrive to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). While at this airport, you can check out various art installations spread throughout its terminals. You can also relax at the airport’s beautifully landscaped Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian gardens.
  • To travel from HNL to your preferred destination in Honolulu, you can take a taxi, a bus, or a Roberts Hawaii Speed Shuttle. If you’d like to travel to your destination quickly, you should consider a taxi. If affordability is an important factor, you should take one of the public buses. In case you’d like to balance speed and cost, try the Roberts Hawaii Speed Shuttle.

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