Cheap Flights from New York to Honolulu — $202

The route New York — Honolulu is served by many carriers — 5 in total, including Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Porter Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $202) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.

In different months, ticket prices from New York to Honolulu vary: minimum — $174 (July 2026), maximum — $500 (December 2026). Typically, the flight costs $301–$308.

John F. Kennedy International (JFK) is New York’s primary international gateway and a full-service hub for several global and legacy carriers, often handling long-haul and transatlantic flights as well as many premium services. Located about 15 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan, it’s typically reachable by the AirTrain plus subway or LIRR in roughly 45–75 minutes depending on connections; taxi or rideshare can take 35–70 minutes and fares commonly include tolls and surcharges. Pros: wide route choice, extensive amenities and lounges; cons: can be busy and transfer times may be long during peak periods. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) primarily serves domestic and near-international routes and is often perceived as the city’s closer, more budget-friendly option for short-haul travel. Sitting roughly 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan, it’s usually accessible by bus and subway combinations or direct taxi/rideshare in about 20–40 minutes depending on traffic; public transit fares are modest while ground transport can be pricier in heavy traffic. Pros: proximity to the city and short ground transfers; cons: fewer international flights and historically tighter terminal space compared with larger hubs. Newark Liberty International (EWR) functions as a major Northeast hub with a strong mix of legacy and international carriers, often competing on long-haul and transcontinental services. Located in New Jersey about 16 miles from Midtown Manhattan, travel to Manhattan typically takes 30–60 minutes by NJ Transit or Amtrak via the AirTrain connection, while taxis and rideshares can vary with traffic and tolls. Pros: broad airline network and frequent rail links; cons: slightly farther in distance for some Manhattan locations and transfers between terminals can add time. Stewart International (SWF) is a smaller, budget-leaning option north of the city that can be used for select low-cost and seasonal services, appealing to leisure travelers seeking lower fares. It sits approximately 60 miles from Midtown Manhattan, and travel options usually involve shuttle buses, regional rail connections or car rentals, with total journey times often from 90 minutes to over two hours depending on service chosen. Pros: potentially lower fares and less crowded terminals; cons: limited flight frequency and longer ground travel into the city.

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is Honolulu’s main international gateway and a full-service hub handling long-haul flights across the Pacific as well as inter-island services. You’ll typically find major carriers alongside several full-service and low-cost Pacific airlines; fares to the U.S. mainland can be moderate to premium depending on season. The airport sits about 9 miles (15 km) east of downtown Waikīkī; transit options include TheBus (roughly 40–60 minutes, low fares), airport shuttles and taxis (20–30 minutes, higher fares), and rental cars. Pros: direct long-haul connections, ample amenities and rental facilities. Cons: can be busy at peak times and transit times vary with traffic.