Travelling from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) departing from either of these.
9 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight.
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is five hours behind Chicago. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located in Honolulu.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the busiest route, with 9 direct services every week. You can travel from ORD to HNL on United Airlines's 9:15am departure.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to HNL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
With more people on the move during high season, plan to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with any delays.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can jump on a direct flight from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
United Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport departing from ORD.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between ORD and HNL is United Airlines.
United Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 92.5% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
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Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 77.88%. This figure highlights how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From central Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
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Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
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You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Central Honolulu is around 6 kilometres from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 3 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is ر.ق. 902. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,762. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Snap up cheap flights from Chicago to HNL by booking four months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport tickets is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Plan your visit to Honolulu in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Chicago to HNL flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC.
More about Honolulu
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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour are attractions you won't want to skip in Honolulu.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres east of Honolulu, a visit to Kahului will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like West Maui Circle Drive, Palaau State Park and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Kīhei, roughly 161 kilometres east of Honolulu. Kihei Regional Park, MCC Four Winds and Maui Magic Snorkel Tour Boats and Ma‘alaea Bay are key highlights.
