Honolulu to Phoenix Flight Time & Schedules

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What Is the Typical Flight Duration from Honolulu to Phoenix?

A direct flight from Honolulu to Phoenix typically lasts around 5 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. Nonstop services operate between Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer nonstop flights on this route. Passengers selecting a one-stop itinerary should allow roughly 8 to 11 hours or more, depending on the connection and layover.

Common transfer points include Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle.

Approximate Journey Time from Honolulu to Phoenix

The quickest option is the nonstop HNL–PHX service, which usually takes around 5 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes.

One-stop flights generally take around 8 to 11 hours or longer. Total journey time depends mainly on the connection point and the amount of time spent between flights.

Flights from Honolulu leave Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX). HNL is Hawaii’s busiest airport, while PHX serves as the main commercial airport for the Phoenix area.

A nonstop HNL–PHX flight normally takes around 5 hours 55 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines provide direct services on this route.

Travelers can also fly from Honolulu to Phoenix with a connection. One-stop journeys generally take around 8 to 11 hours or more.

Possible transfer airports include San Diego (SAN), San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Las Vegas (LAS), Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). The overall duration varies according to the route and layover.

Because nonstop flights are available, a direct HNL–PHX service is normally the fastest way to travel between Honolulu and Phoenix.

There are no regular nonstop flights from Honolulu to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Travelers specifically wanting to arrive at AZA would need a connecting or multi-airline itinerary.

Honolulu to Phoenix Flight Time by Airport

Arrival Airport	Route Code	Estimated Flight Time
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	HNL–PHX	Around 5 hrs 55 mins–6 hrs 15 mins nonstop
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	HNL–PHX	Around 8–11+ hrs with one stop
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport	HNL–AZA	No nonstop flights available; at least one connection is needed

Airlines Flying Nonstop from Honolulu to Phoenix

American Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Alaska Airline

Time Difference Between Honolulu and Phoenix

Phoenix is three hours ahead of Honolulu throughout the year. Honolulu follows Hawaii Standard Time (UTC−10), while Phoenix remains on Mountain Standard Time (UTC−7). Neither city changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

For example, when it is 8:00 AM in Honolulu, it is 11:00 AM in Phoenix.

Flight schedules show departure times according to Honolulu local time and arrival times according to Phoenix local time.

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