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KAYAK's insights & trends for New York to Hawaii flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to Hawaii to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New York to Hawaii?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Hawaii from New York usually cost between £531 and £856 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £467 on Southwest (20 Oct–27 Oct).

What is the cheapest New York to Hawaii flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Hawaii from New York found in the last 5 days was to Honolulu, at £855 return. The most popular route is from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was £855.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £805 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £805.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to Hawaii?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £580 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Hawaii?

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Hawaii is December, when tickets cost £495 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of return tickets is £794 and £740 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Hawaii?

To get a below-average price on the flight from New York to Hawaii, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Hawaii

Low season

October
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.

Flights from New York to Hawaii: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to Hawaii 
EllenFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Dec 2025
Check your flights a few weeks before your trip and keep checking to see if times have changed, and if you need to adjust your layovers. Our flight went from 10am to 8:30am. We could have missed it.
StevenFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Jun 2025
Be prepared to sit for a long time. Wear loose fitting comfortable clothes.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Apr 2025
Patients , especially in the airport. RFK airport is crazy busy ! For the flight , get up during the flight to stretch.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Mar 2024
Bring your own food for snacks because it’s crazy expensive at the airport and the airline doesn’t give that much food for such a long flight.

FAQs - booking Hawaii flights

  • Are there eco-friendly flights from New York to Hawaii?

    Many flights plying the New York to Hawaii route are eco-friendly. On average, a flight traveling from New York to Hawaii releases about 7209 lbs of carbon per person on the flight. When looking for environmentally sound flights on this route, you can take a flight from American, Alaska, and United Airlines. You could opt to fly American Airlines flights, which emit fewer CO₂ by about 32%.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New York to Hawaii?

    Yes. When looking to take a nonstop flight from New York to Hawaii, there is quite a number that you could choose from. Depending on your airline, the origin, and the destination airport in Hawaii, the nonstop flights vary in arrival time. The average flight time for nonstop flights is about 11 hours. The origin airports for the nonstop flights are EWR and JFK, which all land in HNL in Hawaii.

  • Are there layovers for flights traveling from New York to Hawaii?

    There are many layover options for flights from New York to Hawaii when looking to use a flight with a stopover. If you are looking to have many stopovers, you can take a flight from EWR to KOA, offering layovers at Indianapolis Airport (IND), Las Vegas Airport (LAS), and San Diego (SAN). Most flights with a single layover fly from EWR and JFK to HNL. If you are heading to KOA, the common layovers are IND and LAS. Other stopover destinations include Los Angeles (LAX), Denver International Airport (DEN), Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD), Seattle-Tacoma Airport (SEA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), and San Francisco Airport (SFO) mainly flights flying into HNL.

  • Which lounges can I visit at Honolulu International Airport?

    For single visit passes and access by lounge membership programs, you could visit Terminal 1’s Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge on the 2nd floor and Plumeria Lounge on the 3rd floor. You can also access terminal 2’s American Airlines Admirals Club on the 3rd floor, the IASS Hawaii Lounge near gates 14 to 23, and Qantas Club on the EWA Concourse. If you are an active militia for the US military, you can, with your family, access the USO Center in Terminal 2 between baggage claims 19 and 20.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Hawaii?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Hawaii.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Hawaii?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from New York to Hawaii is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Hawaii?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from New York to Hawaii with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Hawaii?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from New York to Hawaii up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Hawaii

  • When flying out of New York, there are three major airports, New York Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Airport (EWR). The main international airport serving the city, however, is JFK.
  • If you are using public transit to the airports in New York, consider flying out from JFK, as the airport is connected to the subway via AirTrain and A and E lines.
  • Flying to Hawaii from the downtown part of New York places the LaGuardia Airport ideal for the origin airport as it is the closest airport to downtown New York, about 14 km (8.6 miles) away.
  • Flying into Hawaii from New York, you can land at any of the three international airports, Hilo Airport (ITO), Honolulu Airport (HNL), and Kona Airport (KOA). The likely destination airport, however, is Honolulu International Airport, as the airport is the primary airport in Hawaii, serving as the state’s visitors’ entry point.
  • When planning to visit the big islands in Hawaii, two airports serve the area, Hilo International Airport, and Kona International Airport. When headed east, consider landing at Hilo, while Kona Airport is ideal when visiting the west side of the big islands.

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