Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 4,243-mile flight takes about 7h 57m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 4,243 mi · 6,828 km
- Flight time
- 7h 57m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 90%
Airlines flying HNL to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 7 | Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 105,817 | 7h 55m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 35,610 | 8h 1m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
HNL to ORD flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 4:00pm and the last at 4:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 218United Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:04am | 31 | 88% |
Is HNL to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 540 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.7% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5pm were the most punctual (89%), those around 7pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 365 | 88% | 11 min | 0.8% |
| American Airlines | 175 | 78% | 17 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm to 5pm | 150 | 88% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 89 | 89% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 175 | 87% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 126 | 74% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 31 | 9,696 | |
| September 2025 | 30 | 9,176 | |
| October 2025 | 36 | 10,040 | |
| November 2025 | 60 | 14,768 | |
| December 2025 | 62 | 15,029 | |
| January 2026 | 61 | 14,977 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 13,086 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 15,086 | |
| April 2026 | 48 | 12,430 | |
| May 2026 | 31 | 9,081 | |
| June 2026 | 30 | 8,832 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 9,226 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.