How to get from Philadelphia to Honolulu

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Detroit: about 14h 52m including the connection. Other options: via Toronto, Denver, Chicago and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $333.

Flights from Philadelphia to Honolulu

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Detroit
14h 52m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$333
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,911 mi (7,904 km)
fastest
Via Detroit
14h 52m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Honolulu flight 9h 55m
two ticketsfrom $725
Via Toronto
Canada
14h 55m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Toronto flight 1h 52m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Honolulu flight 10h 3m
two ticketsfrom $529
Via Denver
15h 1m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Denver flight 4h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Denver to Honolulu flight 7h 41m
Via Chicago
15h 4m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Chicago flight 2h 36m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Honolulu flight 9h 28m
two ticketsfrom $424
Via Los Angeles
15h 5m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Honolulu: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International.
two ticketsfrom $333

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 Philadelphia to Honolulu?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Detroit.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Honolulu?
Via Detroit: 1h 57m to the connection, 9h 55m after it, about 14h 52m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Honolulu with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $333. 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 Philadelphia and Honolulu?
Detroit (14h 52m total), Toronto (14h 55m total), Denver (15h 1m total), Chicago (15h 4m total) and Los Angeles (15h 5m total).
How far is Honolulu from Philadelphia?
4,911 mi (7,904 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.