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Cheap Flights from New York to Hawaii

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$585
Kahului
Kahului2 stops$558
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$476
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$476
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$591
Hoolehua
Hoolehua2 stops$956
Kapalua
Kapalua1 stop$983
Lanai City
Lanai City2 stops$1,143
Hana
Hana2 stops$874
Honolulu
Honolulu2 stops$585
Kahului
Kahului2 stops$558
Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona1 stop$476
Lihue
Lihue1 stop$476
Hilo
Hilo2 stops$591
Hoolehua
Hoolehua2 stops$956
Kapalua
Kapalua1 stop$983
Lanai City
Lanai City2 stops$1,143
Hana
Hana2 stops$874
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Hawaii flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from New York to Hawaii?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Hawaii departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Hawaii from New York usually cost between $745 and $1,164 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $585 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 10-Nov 17).

What is the cheapest New York to Hawaii flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Hawaii from New York found in the last 5 days was to Honolulu, at $635 round-trip. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $696.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii?

The average price for all round-trip flights from New York to Hawaii depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $720 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $720.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York to Hawaii?

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 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $841 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Hawaii?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Hawaii, 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 New York to Hawaii is December, when tickets cost $668 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,054 and $985 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Hawaii?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from New York to Hawaii, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Hawaii, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Hawaii?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Hawaii, 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 New York to Hawaii, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$238
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Kahului

Flights from New York to Hawaii: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from New York to Hawaii 
EllenFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Dec 2025
Check your flights a few weeks before your trip and keep checking to see if times have changed, and if you need to adjust your layovers. Our flight went from 10am to 8:30am. We could have missed it.
StevenFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Jun 2025
Be prepared to sit for a long time. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Apr 2025
Patients , especially in the airport. RFK airport is crazy busy ! For the flight , get up during the flight to stretch.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Mar 2024
Bring your own food for snacks because it’s crazy expensive at the airport and the airline doesn’t give that much food for such a long flight.

FAQs - booking Hawaii flights

  • Are there eco-friendly flights from New York to Hawaii?

    Many flights plying the New York to Hawaii route are eco-friendly. On average, a flight traveling from New York to Hawaii releases about 7209 lbs of carbon per person on the flight. When looking for environmentally sound flights on this route, you can take a flight from American, Alaska, and United Airlines. You could opt to fly American Airlines flights, which emit fewer CO₂ by about 32%.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York to Hawaii?

    Yes. When looking to take a nonstop flight from New York to Hawaii, there is quite a number that you could choose from. Depending on your airline, the origin, and the destination airport in Hawaii, the nonstop flights vary in arrival time. The average flight time for nonstop flights is about 11 hours. The origin airports for the nonstop flights are EWR and JFK, which all land in HNL in Hawaii.

  • Are there layovers for flights traveling from New York to Hawaii?

    There are many layover options for flights from New York to Hawaii when looking to use a flight with a stopover. If you are looking to have many stopovers, you can take a flight from EWR to KOA, offering layovers at Indianapolis Airport (IND), Las Vegas Airport (LAS), and San Diego (SAN). Most flights with a single layover fly from EWR and JFK to HNL. If you are heading to KOA, the common layovers are IND and LAS. Other stopover destinations include Los Angeles (LAX), Denver International Airport (DEN), Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD), Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), and San Francisco Airport (SFO) mainly flights flying into HNL.

  • Which lounges can I visit at Honolulu International Airport?

    For single visit passes and access by lounge membership programs, you could visit Terminal 1’s Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge on the 2nd floor and Plumeria Lounge on the 3rd floor. You can also access terminal 2’s American Airlines Admirals Club on the 3rd floor, the IASS Hawaii Lounge near gates 14 to 23, and Qantas Club on the EWA Concourse. If you are an active militia for the US military, you can, with your family, access the USO Center in Terminal 2 between baggage claims 19 and 20.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Hawaii?

    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 New York to Hawaii.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Hawaii 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 New York to Hawaii?

    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 from New York to Hawaii with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Hawaii

  • When flying out of New York, there are three major airports, New York Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Airport (EWR). The main international airport serving the city, however, is JFK.
  • If you are using public transit to the airports in New York, consider flying out from JFK, as the airport is connected to the subway via AirTrain and A and E lines.
  • Flying to Hawaii from the downtown part of New York places the LaGuardia Airport ideal for the origin airport as it is the closest airport to downtown New York, about 14 km (8.6 miles) away.
  • Flying into Hawaii from New York, you can land at any of the three international airports, Hilo Airport (ITO), Honolulu Airport (HNL), and Kona Airport (KOA). The likely destination airport, however, is Honolulu International Airport, as the airport is the primary airport in Hawaii, serving as the state’s visitors’ entry point.
  • When planning to visit the big islands in Hawaii, two airports serve the area, Hilo International Airport, and Kona International Airport. When headed east, consider landing at Hilo, while Kona Airport is ideal when visiting the west side of the big islands.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from New York to Hawaii

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Hawaii. 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.
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7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12805 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.0Food
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

Keep it on time and clean and I'll be back.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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Keep it on time and clean and I'll be back.

Alaska Airlines cancelled my flight the night before and then waited hours to let me know that they rebooked me on a flight 2 days later

My issue is not with Alaska for but with the travel agency. The fact that i can't change my flight online, means that using you as a travel agency is a net negative. I only do it because I am forced to, but I am not happy about it.

I was very impressed at how Alaska Airlines handles people with medical needs.

Flight was delayed, but not be a lot. Crew at the departure gate was friendly. Flight was filled with turbulence, enough to concern my husband. Snacks were delivered to rows in front of us but attendant stopped handing out snacks when she got to our row. Team was efficient but lackadaisical. Usually on board crews are more animated and friendly. No onboard entertainment and no seatback video screens for a six hour flight. Landing was a bit rough. We were told the wrong turnstile for luggage.

90 minute delay boarding the plane, 45 minute delay on the terminal, 2 hours late arriving, currently waiting 45 minutes on the tarmac for a gate so we can BEGIN deboarding. Absolute mess. Definitely will be my last flight with Alaska.

The boarding pass had no gate published and there are many fewer large boards with arrivals and departures I almost missed my flight trying to find the gate

The check-in crew for Alaska was rude, unhelpful, and the opposite of customer-centric. We arrived 50 minutes before our flight and were told it was too late to check baggage. When I asked what the cutoff was, the agent started speaking in codes “D50” and yelling to their manager who also spoke in codes. They then tried to speak to me using these codes and all I wanted to know was the time of the cutoff, which they would not — or could not — articulate. They booked me and my family on the next flight while smirking.

Were on time, very efficient and pleasant. Families with children were treated well and boarded ahead which made it easier for the rest of the plane.

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!

One of the restrooms didn’t work. The ones that did never got replenished. Flight attendant just sitting there on their phone. No notification that the bathroom was broken so long lines. Apathetic crew.

Both of my flights to and from JFK experienced significant delays. Most notably, my first flight was delayed by six hours due to crew members being affected by delays on a previous flight. While I understand that disruptions can occur, Delta’s staffing and operational planning should include sufficient contingency measures to handle situations like this rather than placing the full burden of those delays on customers. Additionally, the $12 meal voucher offered as compensation was inadequate, particularly given the high cost of food and beverages at the airport. Considering the length of the delay and the substantial inconvenience caused, I believe more meaningful compensation would have been appropriate.

While it wasn't the crew's fault, it was a frustrating flight. We sat on the runway for 2+ hours. Both of the flight attendants were excellent and did a great job checking on the passengers. The pilot did keep us informed about the wait. I appreciate the crew apologizing for LaGuardia airport's backup.

It was strange that the flight attendant was so adamant about having phones turned to airplane mode that he was calling out names from networks shown and waiting until they were all gone. I've never experienced that before, and after already working through an hour+ delay, it felt tone deaf. I take dozens of flights per year and have never experienced anything similar.

Poor communication, we sat on the plane for an hour before pushing back. They were oversold and with a full plane kept looking for someone to step off for someone else to board. So after an hour wait at the gate we missed our departure window and proceeded to spend an additional hour on the tarmac waiting for a refiled flight plan according to the pilots. Occasional updates, somewhat insensitive crew to passengers needing to use the lavatory (it was 2 hrs beyond what anyone expected). Overall just poor execution...especially when the flight was listed as "arriving early" up until about 30 minutes past our departure time.

The Columbus-based WestJet crews that cover Delta commuter flights between LGA and CMH are excellent - this team included. Our flight today landed 40 minutes early, which is unheard of when flying out of LaGuardia. I've flown with the same crew in more challenging conditions, and they always rise to the occasion with helpful communication to the passengers so that we may manage expectations.

We were skipped when the snack cart passed and then the attendant said we weren’t . I am disabled and was in a row toward the back of the plane which was very difficult for me to navigate. Disabled people should not be forced to walk the plank.

Flight delayed due to ground hold. Republic airways did a great job.

Our flight was delayed multiple times and then canceled at almost 1 in the morning. We are a family of 7, traveling with 5 young children. When the flight we were supposed to fly on finally arrived after waiting all day after an international flight into JFK we were informed our flight was in need of a copilot and once they located one we would take off. Then our flight was cancelled because the copilot was over his hours and they couldn't locate another. They knew before taking off from the previous location that the copilot would be unable to fly. They could have communicated the cancellation of the flight hours in advance. Once they cancelled and the pilot and copilot got off the flight, they joked about it. While there are understandably limits on flight time for pilots, they can still handle the situation in a professional manner. The late cancellation resulted in angry passengers that required police intervention in the airport. It also occurred so late and included other delta flights that after trying 15 different hotels, we were unable to secure a hotel room, they were all booked. No rental cars were available in the area either. We ended up staying in the airport with the 5 children. We made it home after 54 hours of travel with maybe 2 hours of sleep. Our luggage was lost and had to be claimed at the airport at our final destination. This was the worst trip I have ever taken and the worst airport I have ever spent time in. I met two individuals in the airport that were kind and helpful; Tonya Maingot Williams from the can we hel desk that worked to help get us rebooked and home, as well as provide us with care bags for our extended stay in the airport. The other individual was Danielle from Buffalo Wild Wings that was so very kind when we found a place to take our family we were traveling with to eat, all 11 of us and we were able to sit down together to enjoy a meal during such a stressful time.

FA was a bit strange and dodgy not very characteristic of Delta

Check in was chaotic with only one counter for business class and first class. The luggage conveyor belt at JFK airport was broken so the flight departure was delayed which made the flight stressful as I had a tight connection. Although the captain said they could make up the delay, they didn’t do so.

I had a good time. However, I paid for the wifi and it was in and out the whole flight.

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Flight was delayed from 35 minute delayed aircraft arrival to 90 minute delay causing us to miss international connecting flight on SWISS resulting in 16 hour delay to reach detonation causing significant angst, monetary loss and discomfort. SWISS transfer desk and staff was like robots not willing to help at all.

Best part: It’s operated by All Nippon Airways. It’s quite literally comfortable, reliable and respected from boarding to landing each and every time. It’s perfection without extremity in lavishness — it’s how flying should always be!

Delays!!! Serious delays. I was told by a member of staff in LGA that I would miss my DEN to LAX flight connection, so I was put on a later flight. Due to delays I would have been able to have made my original flight, where I was sat in business class - seat 1A: I was put on my original flight but bumped from business - 1A to economy 33C. I want a refund for paying business class but only flying economy

The plane was delayed coming in and on the tarmac. I was coming from another flight so it made for a very long day. The stewardess kept trying to slam the overhead bins closed and I was worried that she had damaged my new luggage. They ran out of snacks and lccdsddd me a hummus box which was nice. It took them a very long time to pick up the garbage so I could not go to the washroom and had little time. To prepare for disbarment. The TV system was hard to control from the armrest and picture wasn’t clear. The crew did apologize several times for the lateness. It took the Denver airport an unusually long time to de-ice the plane.

Their app did not recognize my Aeroplan frequent flyer number and would not allow me access to my boarding card. Ground staff was readily available at the airport to print it out to me.

Excellent as always. Service was excellent and fully bilingual. Cannot complain .Will travel again. Always have and will continue. Highly recommended.

There were alot of delays without any information. First, my original flight was overbooked so I volunteered to stay back. The layover was hell, I sat in the airport for 4 hours. I was highly disappointed because no one was around to provide answers.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The boarding crew was very helpful with a little special problem I had. The inflight crew - so-so.

They kept us on the tarmac for 6 hours after already delaying our flight by 2 hours. No one had any answers. They sent our gate checked stroller to baggage claim instead of giving it back at the gate.

Crew and agents misguiding on tight connections, and lack of connecting crew looking for inbound planes. A very avoidable missed connection as a result.

I don’t like the music section but I believe it was a cost decision. I changed my flight last minute due to work issues and had to sit way in the back. The seats were way closer together than I would have preferred.

The flight attendant was very polite and attentive. The food was good.

The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

My experience with American Airlines was great. Unfortunately my stroller was not located and has not been given to me and or reached out in return for in regard to information.

Pilots were fantastic - super smooth. First Class flight attendant was very attentive. Main Cabin flight attendant should try to smooth the rough edges of her voice - very shrill / punitive. Hurt my ears just to listen to her. Recognize they have a (tough) job to do - but tone over speakers needs to be less like scolding a 5 year old.

A more comfortable seat. Padding would be really helpful but I've read the airlines don't want customers to be satisfied with economy seats.

Everything was good except checking bags . I had paid for two bags but it didn’t show so we had to do it again while people waited and we were struggling to get to our flight

Plane was delayed multiple times. I would like to request a refund. Was due to arrive Thursday evening ended up arriving Friday morning.

The security line at JFK was one of the longest I’ve ever experienced - probably 45 minutes. I don’t know if JetBlue has control over it, but it detracted from the overall experience. Entertainment had good options, but the volume control was a bit small to tap on and the screen had a fair amount of interference blips. Clearer picture would have been better.

I liked the entertainment on JetBlue, the service from JFK to JAX was terrible at best

I usually dont fly JeTBlue and I dont think I will ever do it again. The flight was delayed fee time, nobody was giving us any info at at the airport, gate changing, the slowest and poorly organized boarding ever, rude staff.. huh

The flight was delayed. I upgraded to more room. I can't imagine how small the regular seats are I haven't upgraded for my return flight yet.

Flight was cancelled, no support at JFK even though it is their main hub.. wait times on the phone was very long

When I agreed to give up my two seats because of overbooking by the airline, I should have been offered some sort of reward or credit towards a future flight. I was not. It was not until the next day when I mentioned it to a Jet Blue employee that I was advised to call 1-800-JetBlue. So here I am, having done Jet Blue a favor and I had to do the work to find out if I was going to get a credit. Such service

Domestic flights are good. Just stay away from international travel

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