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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu (WAS-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Sat, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 7
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5:35 am - 8:45 pmBWI-HNL
21h 10m1 stop
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9:35 pm - 7:19 pmHNL-BWI
16h 44m1 stop
Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 13
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8:26 pm - 11:05 amBWI-HNL
19h 39m1 stop
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4:07 pm - 7:19 pmHNL-BWI
22h 12m1 stop
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Mar 2
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8:26 pm - 12:49 pmBWI-HNL
21h 23m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 7:19 pmHNL-BWI
24h 19m1 stop
Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 21
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6:19 am - 1:55 pmDCA-HNL
13h 36m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 9:59 amHNL-DCA
13h 44m1 stop
$547Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29
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9:40 pm - 1:25 pmDCA-HNL
21h 45m2 stops
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9:00 pm - 4:55 pmHNL-DCA
13h 55m1 stop
$588Southwest
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Mon, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 23
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9:40 pm - 1:25 pmDCA-HNL
21h 45m2 stops
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9:10 pm - 6:20 pmHNL-DCA
15h 10m2 stops
$593Southwest
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Tue, Sep 23 - Fri, Sep 26
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5:52 pm - 9:20 amIAD-HNL
21h 28m2 stops
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8:00 am - 4:52 pmHNL-IAD
26h 52m1 stop
$632Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 30
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9:59 am - 8:33 pmDCA-HNL
16h 34m1 stop
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8:35 pm - 8:00 pmHNL-DCA
17h 25m1 stop
$635Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 10:02 pmDCA-HNL
18h 27m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:45 pm - 8:44 pmHNL-DCA
16h 59m1 stop
$677American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 30
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 3:45 pmDCA-HNL
12h 46m1 stop
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10:07 pm - 5:58 pmHNL-DCA
13h 51m1 stop
$681Hawaiian Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

 
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IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Silver Line Metrorail for a convenient 50-minute ride to downtown D.C. from the airport.

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HNL

Upon arrival at HNL, consider using shared shuttles for economical transport to your hotel, reservable in advance or at the airport.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Honolulu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Honolulu flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu costs $572 on the route between Baltimore (BWI) and Honolulu (HNL). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 21% cheaper than other Washington, D.C.-Honolulu routes. The most popular route is between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Honolulu (HNL).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

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

For Washington, D.C. to Honolulu, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Honolulu back to Washington, D.C., the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost $603 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,032 and $869 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. 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 $1,799 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Honolulu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$227
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

  • Which is the closest airport to downtown Washington, D.C?

    The closest airport to downtown Washington, D.C. is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The airport is only about 3.9 miles away, and it takes less than 10 minutes to get there when driving or using a taxi, whereas the metro takes about 30 minutes. The other Washington, D.C airports, Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), are both about 28 miles from downtown.

  • How far is the Honolulu city center from HNL Airport?

    The city center of Honolulu is only about 6 miles away from Daniel K. Inouye Airport Airport. There are various ways through which you can get there, including bus, taxi, rental car, and shuttle. The bus is the cheapest mode of transportation available and can be boarded from the bus stop at the airport's upper level. If you would rather go for convenience, taking a taxi or getting a rental car would be more appropriate. There are a few rental agencies at the airport, as well as countless taxis that you can use.

  • Which airlines have a lounge at Reagan National Airport?

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has a total of five lounges where you can relax and hang out as you wait to board your flight. Of the five lounges, four have an affiliation with an airline. The airlines are American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines. American Airlines has two Admirals Clubs on the mezzanine levels of Terminals B and C. Terminal B also hosts the Delta Sky Club and United Club, which are located near Gates 15 and 11 respectively.

  • Can I travel with my pet through BWI Airport?

    You are allowed to travel with your pet through BWI Airport. However, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. For starters, you should keep them in their safe carriers the whole time you will be at the airport. Secondly, the onus is on you to ensure that they aren’t a nuisance to other travelers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu was $227 for a one-way ticket and $495 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Honolulu?

    A passport is not required to fly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at Honolulu.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 767-400 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and Honolulu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu on on Saturday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $704 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 $939 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $617 or less one-way and $993 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Washington, D.C you should know that three major airports serve the area. If you want to avoid long lines, consider booking a flight that departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). It is less busy and handles lower traffic compared to the other airports.
  • If you’re flying from Dulles International Airport (IAD), consider booking your flight with United Airlines. They have a hub at the airport and offer more flight options to Honolulu compared to other airlines, and they have four lounges where you can hang out while waiting to board your flight.
  • The quickest way from downtown Washington, D.C to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is by taxi. if you need to get to the airport as quickly as possible, consider using this option as they are easily available everywhere and take less than 30 minutes.
  • Consider booking connecting flights instead of one direct flight to save on costs. Most airlines charge lower prices for the inconvenience of flying via connecting flights, so be sure to take advantage of that.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu (HNL) has a few pet relief areas that are conveniently located for arriving passengers. You can find them on the ground levels of each terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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On time, WiFi worked, reasonable legroom, helpful staff. Unfortunately there was no water for handwashing in the rear lavatory.

10.0 ExcellentWalter, Aug 2025DCA - SFO
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On time, WiFi worked, reasonable legroom, helpful staff. Unfortunately there was no water for handwashing in the rear lavatory.

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.

My husband unfortunately had a very large lady next to him who did not fit in the seat and had to have the armrest up so she was partially in his seat and she also had horrible BO

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.

The Boeing 737 plane is old with narrow seats and tiny lavatories. The flight was delayed for over 2 hours. The flight attendants were discourteous.

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

Only offered water, no snacks provided, and it was cold on the plane, everyone was wearing sweatshirt or jacket in June. I asked for blanket, but crew said they didnt have anything and would turn the heat up, that didn't happen, so for 6 hours I remained cold.

One of the stewardess, Tre, went above and beyond to ensure my comfort!

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

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.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

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!

Great service on board. Boarding a bit slow due to process. Food was pretty average.

Very small cramped plane for an international flight. Everything else was good, but it was maybe the smallest comfort-wise I've ever been on for longer than 3-4 hours and the trip was 7.5

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

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

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

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

Having to reschedule flights a day later, they loaded by luggage on the wrong plane from Little rock now I have to HOPE they deliver it to where im staying like they said would. International flight crew was very disgruntled and not very friendly.

We will be writing a long, detailed letter to corporate about our awful experience with American airlines.

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

The entertainment package was vast and the selections were very current. Keep updating it was great.

The seat was so hard my tailbone was aching The crew was kind of a b**** because I made a joke that I didn't care if they close the door I total c*** when she was trying to f****** act like she was mad at me because I said that The flight was bumpy. Sure you didnt have control over that.

Our bags took a long time to get unloaded once we landed.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

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.

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