How to get from Kansas City to Honolulu

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Denver: about 12h 32m including the connection. Other options: via Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix. Two tickets from $274.

Flights from Kansas City to Honolulu

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Denver
12h 32m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$274
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,893 mi (6,265 km)
fastest
Via Denver
12h 32m
with the connection
Kansas City to Denver flight 1h 51m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Honolulu flight 7h 41m
two ticketsfrom $618
Via Las Vegas
12h 35m
with the connection
Kansas City to Las Vegas flight 3h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Honolulu flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $363
Via Los Angeles
12h 35m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Honolulu: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
two ticketsfrom $274
Via San Diego
12h 45m
with the connection
Kansas City to San Diego flight 3h 30m
Connection of about 3h
San Diego to Honolulu flight 6h 15m
Via Phoenix
12h 46m
with the connection
Kansas City to Phoenix flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Phoenix to Honolulu flight 6h 51m
two ticketsfrom $317

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Honolulu

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, +25° to +30° by day, sea +25° to +27°. In November it is +28° by day and +22° at night, sea +26°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +20° +25° 10 days
Feb
+25° +20° +25° 8 days
Mar
+26° +20° +25° 14 days
Apr
+26° +21° +25° 14 days
May
+27° +22° +25° 12 days
Jun
+28° +22° +26° 7 days
Jul
+29° +23° +26° 6 days
Aug
+30° +23° +27° 7 days
Sep
+29° +23° +27° 7 days
Oct
+29° +23° +27° 8 days
Nov
+28° +22° +26° 8 days
Dec
+26° +21° +26° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Kansas City to Honolulu?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Kansas City to Honolulu?
Via Denver: 1h 51m to the connection, 7h 41m after it, about 12h 32m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Kansas City to Honolulu with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $274. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Kansas City and Honolulu?
Denver (12h 32m total), Las Vegas (12h 35m total), Los Angeles (12h 35m total), San Diego (12h 45m total) and Phoenix (12h 46m total).
How far is Honolulu from Kansas City?
3,893 mi (6,265 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.