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How to get to Hawaii: Fly nonstop from 26 US mainland cities
Katie Genter is a digital nomad who has traveled full time since June 2017. She writes and edits stories about points and miles, and loyalty programs, often letting her personal experiences color these stories.
May 16, 2025 • 7 min read
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Quick summary
Several airlines offer nonstop flights between the U.S. mainland and four major Hawaiian airports: Honolulu, Kahului (Maui), Lihue (Kauai) and Kona (Big Island).
Nonstop routes are available from numerous mainland cities, but many operate seasonally or only on select days of the week.
Travelers can connect to smaller Hawaiian airports using interisland flights or explore the islands by renting a car.
Using airline miles or transferable points can provide value when booking flights to Hawaii.
What to consider
Some nonstop routes are only available during certain months or days, so flexibility may be required when planning travel.
Not all Hawaiian airports receive nonstop flights from every mainland city; onward connections may be necessary for less-served destinations.
Award availability for flights to Hawaii can vary, especially during peak travel seasons.
What you'll miss from the article
A comprehensive breakdown of which mainland cities offer nonstop flights to each Hawaiian island and tips for maximizing points or miles for these routes.
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There's a lot to love about vacationing in Hawaii, but many travelers don't like the hours of flying it takes to reach the state from the continental U.S.
I don't mind connecting flights, especially if a connection lets me stretch my legs and enjoy an airport lounge. But, regardless of whether you want to fly nonstop or prefer to connect, here's a look at all the nonstop routes airlines fly between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.
Airlines that fly to Hawaii
You may need to connect when flying to Hawaii, but not always. Here are the airlines that operate nonstop flights from at least one mainland city to at least one Hawaiian airport:
Only the following four Hawaiian airports currently have flights arriving from and departing to the mainland:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Oahu
Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui
Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) on the Big Island
You can connect onward to regional Hawaiian airports using interisland air transportation. And, you can rent a car to explore more remote parts of the four Hawaiian Islands serviced by nonstop flights from the mainland.
A plane flies into Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai. MATTHEW MICAH WRIGHT/GETTY IMAGES
How to fly to Kona, Big Island
If you want to fly nonstop into Kona on the Big Island, you may be able to fly from the following mainland cities:
Anchorage, Alaska: Alaska Airlines (from November to March)
Chicago: United Airlines (from December to April)
Dallas: American Airlines (from November to March)
Denver: United Airlines
Las Vegas: Southwest Airlines
Los Angeles: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines (starts in June), Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines (ends in June), Southwest Airlines (from June to August) and United Airlines
Portland, Oregon: Alaska Airlines
Sacramento: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines
Salt Lake City: Delta Air Lines (from December to April)
San Diego: Alaska Airlines
San Jose, California: Alaska Airlines
Seattle: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines
However, some airlines operate these routes seasonally, and some only operate flights on select days of the week.
So, regardless of whether you fly nonstop or connect, consider whether you can use some of your transferable points or airline miles to get a good deal on your flights to Hawaii.
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