What to know about flights from New York to Honolulu?

The distance between New York and Honolulu is approximately 7,985.63 km. It takes around 11 hours 8 minutes on average to fly from New York to Honolulu. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is September.

Cheapest one-way
$283
American Airlines American Airlines NYC-HNL 12h 30m · 1 stop Wed, Sep 16
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Cheapest round-trip
$559
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines NYC-HNL 34h 3m · 2 stops Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4
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When to travel
May
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
7,985.63 km
Flight distance
11h 8m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from New York to Honolulu over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $283 and round-trip from $559. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from New York to Honolulu operate an average of 4 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 28.6% on-time departure rate and a 87.5% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for New York to Honolulu flights?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines, among 3 carriers on this route. American Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from New York to Honolulu according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from New York to Honolulu

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from New York to Honolulu?

The average price of one-way flights from New York to Honolulu purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from New York to Honolulu is May, with an average price of $411; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $622.

$622
$517
$411
$306
    Cheapest
  • $458
    Sep
  • $435
    Oct
  • $433
    Nov
  • $602
    Dec
  • $570
    Jan
  • $523
    Feb
  • $497
    Mar
  • $508
    Apr
  • $411
    May
  • $531
    Jun
  • $622
    Jul
  • $618
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Honolulu (NYC-HNL)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $283 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. EWR to HNL on Wed, Sep 16), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $559 departing on Mon, Nov 2 and returning on Wed, Nov 4.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from New York to Honolulu with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Delta Air Lines American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 8 minutes to fly from New York (NYC) to Honolulu (HNL).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from New York to Honolulu is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from New York to Honolulu. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AS829 (09:20)
  • To find best deals on flights from New York to Honolulu, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way flights priced at just $283.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Honolulu travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from New York to Honolulu is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from New York to Honolulu on September 9, 2026 with American Airlines, with prices starting at $275.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Honolulu: Honolulu International Airport (HNL). Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Honolulu International Airport (JFK-HNL) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Honolulu and New York is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from New York to Honolulu is $484. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from New York to Honolulu is $912. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter New York and Honolulu, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.