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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Honolulu (RDU-HNL)

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

Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 28
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7:15 am - 7:09 pmRDU-HNL
17h 54m1 stop
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10:15 pm - 6:33 pmHNL-RDU
14h 18m1 stop
$451Delta
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 17
Delta Logo
7:11 am - 7:05 pmRDU-HNL
17h 54m1 stop
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1:00 pm - 8:44 amHNL-RDU
13h 44m2 stops
$456Delta
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:38 pmRDU-HNL
16h 38m2 stops
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1:00 pm - 10:36 amHNL-RDU
15h 36m2 stops
$462Delta
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Mon, Sep 22 - Fri, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:35 pmRDU-HNL
13h 05m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 3:43 pmHNL-RDU
11h 13m1 stop
$469United Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:26 pmRDU-HNL
12h 56m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 7:28 amHNL-RDU
11h 58m1 stop
$474United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 31
Delta Logo
7:11 am - 6:57 pmRDU-HNL
17h 46m1 stop
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4:45 pm - 2:21 pmHNL-RDU
15h 36m1 stop
$476Delta
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Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 7:49 pmRDU-HNL
15h 49m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 7:28 amHNL-RDU
11h 58m1 stop
$479United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 9:32 pmRDU-HNL
16h 06m2 stops
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11:02 pm - 5:08 pmHNL-RDU
12h 06m1 stop
$485American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 1:56 pmRDU-HNL
12h 36m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:02 pm - 5:08 pmHNL-RDU
12h 06m1 stop
$495American Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 9
American Airlines Logo
11:21 am - 8:44 pmRDU-HNL
15h 23m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:14 pm - 5:01 pmHNL-RDU
12h 47m1 stop
$500American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Honolulu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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.

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

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

For Raleigh to Honolulu, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Honolulu back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Honolulu is September, where tickets cost $560 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $889 and $863 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Honolulu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$226
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Honolulu

  • Can I access car rental services at HNL airport?

    Yes. Passengers can rent cars at HNL airport upon arrival. International car rental companies offer car rental services, including Thrifty, Payless, SIXT, Hertz, Enterprise, Dollar, Avis, Budget, Alamo and National. Find their offices inside the facility near the terminals accessible through a complimentary airport shuttle bus.

  • Which pet facilities are available at HNL airport?

    There is an outdoor pet relief area between the international parking garage and Terminal 2 parking garage where you can release your furry friend from the carriage to stretch and have fun. You can also find indoor pet relief areas in the C.B, Lansing Garden of T1 and Hawaiian Garden of T2.

  • How can I get to RDU airport from Durham?

    Suppose you are driving from downtown Durham; take NC-147 South to I-40 West towards Raleigh. Follow it to the Wade Avenue Exit which will lead you to the airport. You can stop at the parking lot of Park RDU Premier or ParkRDU Central.

  • Can I enjoy sightseeing during my downtime at RDU airport?

    Yes. RDU airport has several permanent and temporary exhibition centers where you can spend your downtime sightseeing for a memorable moment at the airport. There is the Air and Space Museum, The Legacy of Flight, Military Aviation Museum, and the Aviation Heritage Center found in Terminal 2, Terminal 1 and the parking lot on the ground level of Park RDU Premier.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Honolulu was $226 for a one-way ticket and $451 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Honolulu.

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

    Raleigh and Honolulu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Honolulu.

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

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Honolulu?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Honolulu from Raleigh?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Honolulu.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Honolulu are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $588 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $668 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Honolulu

  • Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) provides baby care facilities convenient for traveling mothers. These facilities include Mamava Nursing Suites in Terminal 1 Gate A6 and Terminal 2 Gate C8. They are private and comfortable featuring a fold-down table, electronic code entry locking doors, comfortable benches, and electrical outlets.
  • RDU airport also offers parking facilities to its travelers. The parkRDU Central lot between terminals 1 and 2 has uncovered parking spaces for short-term parking services. However, the ParkRDU Premier on the ground level of ParkRDU Central lot has premier space for daily services. ParkRDU Economy lots 3 and 4 are located at the far end of the terminals dedicated to extended stays.
  • RDU airport has executive and military lounges dedicated to travelers. Business-class flying passengers can go to the Amrican Airlines Admirals Club or Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 near Gate C3, which offers workstations, computers and telephones services. The USO Lounge provides complimentary amenities to active U.S. military members and their families and it is found on the third floor of terminal 2 and the Ticketing Level.
  • Differently-abled travelers can access special amenities upon landing at Honolulu Airport (HNL). There are accessible facilities including ramps, adapted toilets, escalators and lifts throughout the airport. Special services and wheelchairs are accessible through the individual airline; however, passengers must make an advance request before arriving at the airport. Adapted telephones are also available.
  • HNL airport also offers business services at the Flight Deck Business Center in the central lobby of Terminal 1 and next to the security checkpoint of Terminal 2 where business travelers can access computer stations, telephones, fax and copy services. There is also the Garden Conference Center with conference rooms on the ground level of Terminal 2.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Honolulu

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025HNL - KOA
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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.

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

Delayed and took off even later than the scheduled delay time

For a 69 year old with health problems I had the worse experience, no wheelchair when I entered a lady told me to sit and wait while a gentleman told me I had to walk to the Delta station, which I did. I had a carry on and a bag, and I was traveling with my service dog, which was on his carrier and the lady charged me for my carry on luggage, beside all the waiting cause of the delay, I had to walk to get my luggage cause no wheelchair showed up, I am so disappointed. I will get in touch with the company. I got home at 3:00 am, not good for my health situation.

Great experience on Delta. Staff from baggage check to flight attendants were very courteous and professional. My only issue was a personal preference for pretzels instead of the chips and cookies that were offered.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

Always good but we must do something about people in rows ahead of you that don't put their seats back up when they are suppose to. And It's rough to not be able to even lean over to get something out of my purse.

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Did not know my son and I had different seating arrangements. He was fine, but it was disappointing.

Flight was canceled, and no effort was made to help with rebooking, no hotel vouchers, no car transportation and minimal food voucher and most places for food were closed by the time the voucher was given. Waited for 3 hours for bags. Simply the worst travel experience I have ever had

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

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.

We boarded an hour and a half late because a coffee maker leaked in the plane. Then we had to wait for awhile to get off the plane because another plane was in our spot at the terminal. I had plans when I landed that I had to skip so it was pretty disappointing.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

Terrible. Delayed 7 hours, and cancelled the flight, leaving me stranded and out of pocket $500 for an alternative last minute flight

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

Weather delay in Chicago?. No sense of urgency to make connection in Chicago for our connecting flight that wasn't delayed. Connection was missed.

Our flight was understandably diverted to a small regional airport in Laramie, Wyoming due to weather conditions, which I fully recognize and appreciate. However, the low rating stems from the experience that followed: passengers remained on board for over an hour without the option to deplane and stretch, despite the aircraft being stationary. Although the pilot opened the cabin door, only he was permitted to exit. Meanwhile, passengers grew increasingly uncomfortable as warm summer air entered the cabin through the open door, and being in the second row meant we were impacted immediately. While the flight attendants made efforts to keep everyone at ease, I believe allowing passengers to deplane briefly, given the extended delay, would have significantly improved the overall experience.

I never flew. Flight was canceled. DIA worst airport in the country. Avoid at all costs.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

Overall fine, but the delay was annoying and the reasons for the delay were not communicated. The crew on board were phenomenal!

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Boarding was very efficient. Everyone got on board and we got on our way very quickly. It was frustrating that the entertainment app was not functioning properly. I was not able to activate some of the movies offered. The crew on this flight appears to be pretty grumpy. They had no smile on their faces. I felt like they were doing us a favor for being there.

Delayed because of weather in Nashville. I think God or some higher power generally has cursed me when it comes to flying out of Charlotte on American. I'm delayed pretty much everytime. We need Team Cobra Kai types to come in and "sweep the leg(s)" of the Charlotte ops people on principle. Don't let the sweet southern rocking chairs fool you, Charlotte is a sinkhole

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

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