United States · 4,974 miles (8,005 km)

New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL) flights

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15,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with SAS EuroBonus

An economy award from New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL) starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. 2 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL): Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 4,974 miles (8,005 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Sacramento, Chicago and Salt Lake City and more.

How many miles JFK to HNL costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines20,000$5.60
American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines22,500$5.60
Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines24,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines25,750$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines25,750$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines27,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines28,500$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines37,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines43,500$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines44,000$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from JFK to HNL

Book JFK to HNL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

JFK to HNL with one stop

24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Sacramento (SMF)JetBlue Airways, then Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via San Francisco (SFO)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Air Canada
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  • Via Burbank (BUR)JetBlue Airways, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Ontario (ONT)JetBlue Airways, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way
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See all 24 in Routes

JFK to HNL: common questions

How many miles does JFK to HNL cost?

In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (20,000), American AAdvantage (22,500) and Iberia Club (24,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to HNL?

Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Honolulu (HNL).

How far is New York from Honolulu by plane?

New York (JFK) and Honolulu (HNL) are 4,974 miles (8,005 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book JFK to HNL award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between New York and Honolulu?

The most direct connections are through Sacramento (SMF), Chicago (ORD), Salt Lake City (SLC), Detroit (DTW) and San Francisco (SFO). On 16 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.