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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Honolulu (DTW-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit 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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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
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9:12 am - 9:22 pmDTW-HNL
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8:00 am - 5:26 amHNL-DTW
15h 26m2 stops
Tue, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 7
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1:38 pm - 8:52 pmDTW-HNL
13h 14m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 7:32 pmHNL-DTW
15h 02m2 stops
Sat, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 23
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7:54 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-HNL
31h 01m2 stops
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15h 19m1 stop
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8:55 pm - 1:06 pmDTW-HNL
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26h 18m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 1:06 pmDTW-HNL
22h 11m1 stop
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7:40 am - 6:00 amHNL-DTW
16h 20m1 stop
Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 9
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9:05 pm - 3:40 pmDTW-HNL
24h 35m2 stops
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19h 13m1 stop
Sat, Sep 13 - Thu, Oct 2
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7:54 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-HNL
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15h 20m1 stop
Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
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9:10 am - 11:46 pmDTW-HNL
20h 36m2 stops
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7:50 am - 6:02 pmHNL-DTW
28h 12m2 stops
Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
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7:00 pm - 11:20 amDTW-HNL
21h 20m2 stops
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9:55 pm - 7:50 pmHNL-DTW
16h 55m2 stops
$504Southwest
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
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6:45 pm - 10:20 amDTW-HNL
21h 35m2 stops
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9:55 pm - 7:50 pmHNL-DTW
16h 55m2 stops
$534Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Honolulu

 
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DTW

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HNL

Use the Wiki Wiki bus for easy transfers between terminals at HNL, avoiding long walks in the open-air sections.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Honolulu flights

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

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Planning a trip from Detroit to Honolulu? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu?

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

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

When flying from Detroit to Honolulu, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost $878 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,249 and $1,191 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 $1,548 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$193
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit to Honolulu

When to book flights from Detroit to Honolulu

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

  • Can I spend the night at HNL?

    On Level 2, near the end of the concourse, the airport maintains a dedicated landside overnight space. Travelers will be secure staying in this area because security personnel was patrolling it, although every seating had armrests, which appears to be the norm for airside gate sections as well. Bright lights, noise, and chilly weather are known to be sleep-interfering factors, so be sure to carry eye protection, noise-canceling headphones, earplugs, and a blanket or sweater.

  • Does DTW offer accessibility services to passengers with limited mobility?

    Passengers traveling through DTW who have limited mobility can take advantage of the airport's accessible amenities, including wheelchairs, which are available upon request. The guests also have access to parking spaces, an airport shuttle that is wheelchair accessible, and toilets that are tailored to their needs. Additionally, the staff at this location is knowledgeable and always eager to assist you, particularly while boarding and deplaning the aircraft.

  • Are there nursing rooms at DTW?

    This airport has a separate, secure lactation area where nursing women can pump and breastfeed their children. Rocking chairs, changing tables, sinks, diapers, and electrical outlets are all provided in the rooms. They are found at airport terminals.

  • Does HNL offer luggage services to passengers?

    Passengers who need a hand with their luggage can have access to luggage carts found at the International Arrivals Area. You can also have access to luggage storage lockers in Terminal 2 near the baggage claim area.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu was $193 for a one-way ticket and $461 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Honolulu. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Detroit and Honolulu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Honolulu.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 767-300 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Honolulu?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Honolulu.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $782 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $768 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $500 or less one-way and $1,197 or less round-trip.
  • For travelers leaving from Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) who are unsure of where they can park their cars, the airport offers a number of parking choices. You can use the McNamara parking lot garage if your trip takes a while. While other motorists looking for short-term parking can use the lot at the brand-new garage next to the gate.
  • If you are in the city center, pressed for time, and do not want to miss a flight, taxi services are the quickest way to go to DTW. To go to the airport in a taxi will take about 25 minutes. If you're in the city, you can also self-drive to get to the airport in less than 20 minutes. The metro buses are useful if you're on a tight budget because they're less expensive and speedier than cabs and autos.
  • You can access pet relief areas if you fly through Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) with your four-legged companion. These pet relief areas are located in Terminals 1 and 2.
  • Take advantage of the airport facilities, like the restaurant and cafes, where you can get something to eat while you wait to catch your aircraft from DTW to HNL. The restaurants are located throughout the Evans and McNamara terminals. Additionally, you can have access to vending machines.
  • Take advantage of the time when you arrive at HNL and are waiting for your taxi or shuttle to pick you up by visiting one of the available airport lounges, such as the Americans Airlines Admirals Club or Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge, among others, where you can savor hot cuisine and beverages.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Honolulu?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Honolulu.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Honolulu

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

Thursday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

Friday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

Saturday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

Sunday

Aeromexico, Delta

Aeromexico, Delta

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Honolulu. 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 Detroit to Honolulu? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
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Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

2.0 MediocreMariah, Aug 2025SEA - HNL
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Terrible. Would never fly again. Took them several hours to prepare the plane and and reached my destination 4 hours late.

Our boarding was delayed due to two flat tires, but I appreciate the focus on safety. I also appreciated the additional offerings for drinks which never happened before except on Hawaiian Airlines. The hospitality is fantastic! Glad I upgraded to premium seats for the extra leg room as I was getting frustrated when the person in front of me was very restless and kept shifting. Otherwise, it was a fantastic experience.

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

Only issue was the 2 hr delay after an 8 hr layover. Very long day.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

If we are going to have to pay for luggage, make it easier to do. Put something on the app during check-in so I don't need to do it at the kiosk. I've done it twice recently and I ended up having to pay at the desk because something went wrong at the kiosk in Tampa.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

Flight was on time, crew was friendly and prompt with the service. The only thing that could be improved is the seat space, but that's wishful thinking

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

Loved the leg room, usb charging, outlet, food, staff. The seats were very uncomfortable for some reason and made my buttocks ache and would have liked to be seated together from the time of purchasing tickets without having to pay extra.

Overall it was a good flight, but the food should be looked at. No options. The seat was also uncomfortable and very tight.

Nothing. Fare didn’t allow seat allocations. So we were stuck in the middle . Not good for 77 to 80 year olds. I was stick on plane. Taken off the plane before take off and ground staff told me to google where a hospital was to get a clearance to travel again. Left on own at airport ti fend for our selves. Also was charged for baggage, also I was not aware. I think booking through a third party, such as yourselves, doesn’t allow any for considerations when allocating seats.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

Hawaiian Airlines staff is always professional & quick & easy check in & boarding process

Customer service by Susan of Alaskan Air was outstanding. We missed our flight out of JFK. She got us rebooked the following day. Way to go Susan.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

Sat on the ground in Cincinnati for 50 minutes before deplaning

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Crew should be nicer and emphatic with customers. Same cookies as the past 20 years. Seat are ok and the plane was clean though it was delayed.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

As smooth as you can expect. Some issues with boarding because the previous plane took forever to deplane but overall, a good experience.

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

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