Cheap flights from Chicago to Honolulu from $324 MDW, ORD, RFD → HNL
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The cheapest return found recently is $593 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $324 with Alaska Airlines, 23 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $324, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $593, 1 Feb 2027 to 6 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $573 to $775
- Cheapest month to fly
- January 2027, return fares from $512 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines, United Airlines
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $573 to $775.
Cheapest return found recently
$593
1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 · Alaska Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 7:40 a.m. · Return leaves 10:06 p.m. · 22 h 50 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via San Diego International Airport (SAN), Portland International Airport (PDX)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$670
1 Feb 2027 – 7 Feb 2027 · United Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 9:30 a.m. · Return leaves 1:01 a.m. · 17 h 39 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Chicago to Honolulu
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$593 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$512 19 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027found 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $492 to $637.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates from 14 Nov to 15 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 5-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 1 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
129 fares on 16 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov – 14 Nov | $1,144 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 5 Dec | $707 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 4 Dec | $578 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 6 Dec | $695 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 2 stops, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 29 Dec | $797 | Southwest Airlines | Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Dec – 31 Dec | $896 | Frontier Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 27 Jan 2027 | $632 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 9 Jan 2027 | $767 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 12 Jan 2027 | $524 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 27 Jan 2027 | $512 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 | $593 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $819 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Feb 2027 – 22 Feb 2027 | $559 | American Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Feb 2027 – 2 Mar 2027 | $548 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 14 Mar 2027 | $670 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 May 2027 – 19 May 2027 | $625 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $512.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$324
23 Mar 2027 · Alaska Airlines
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 11 h 25 min trip
1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$324 23 Mar 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 39 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $197 to $589.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 23 Mar 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Mar 2027 | $324 | Alaska Airlines | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Honolulu International Airport (HNL) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Chicago to Honolulu
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 23 Mar 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Chicago to Honolulu?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $712 | $537 | +26% | 20 |
| 7–13 days | $651 | $539 | +15% | 22 |
| 14–29 days | $632 | $539 | +12% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $566 | $493 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $590 | $492 | +4% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $626 | $514 | +11% | 47 |
| 180+ days | $595 | $592 | +5% | 19 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 39 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 1 Feb 2027 – 6 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Chicago to Honolulu?
The cheapest return found recently is $593 with Alaska Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 to 6 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $512 with Alaska Airlines, 19 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 16 departure dates is usually $573 to $775.
How much is a one-way flight from Chicago to Honolulu?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $324 with Alaska Airlines, 23 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Honolulu?
January 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $512, 19 Jan 2027 to 27 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Honolulu?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 20% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Honolulu?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $670 with United Airlines, 1 Feb 2027 to 7 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Honolulu?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 23 Mar 2027, takes 11 h 25 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Chicago to Honolulu?
Between 14 Nov and 15 May 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 8 of the 16 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 4 and Southwest Airlines on 3.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work