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$236 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Honolulu

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Cheapest round-trip
$464
Overall average: $626
Delta
Wed 4/8Wed 4/22
RDU - HNL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$236
Typical prices: $259-$365
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/17
RDU - HNL • 2 stops
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Delta
Cheapest • from $464 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $521 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 12h 20m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Honolulu (RDU-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Honolulu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Honolulu

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:10 am - 3:21 pm
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HNL
14h 11m
1 stop
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3:15 pm - 8:49 am
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RDU
11h 34m
1 stop
$464Delta
Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15
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5:38 am - 3:02 pm
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HNL
15h 24m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 8:49 am
HNL
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RDU
14h 24m
2 stops
$470Delta
Fri, May 1 - Thu, May 7
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 9:20 pm
RDU
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HNL
20h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 8:42 am
HNL
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RDU
11h 57m
1 stop
$471Delta
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 9:20 pm
RDU
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HNL
20h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 9:11 am
HNL
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RDU
14h 46m
2 stops
$475Delta
Tue, May 12 - Thu, May 21
Delta Logo
7:25 am - 7:49 pm
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HNL
18h 24m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:31 pm - 10:36 am
HNL
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RDU
15h 05m
2 stops
$476Delta
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:08 pm - 11:05 am
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HNL
21h 57m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 6:08 pm
HNL
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RDU
14h 08m
1 stop
$481Alaska Airlines
Sat, Apr 25 - Mon, Apr 27
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7:08 pm - 11:05 am
RDU
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HNL
21h 57m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:41 pm - 6:08 pm
HNL
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RDU
14h 27m
2 stops
$485Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Thu, May 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 9:03 pm
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HNL
19h 33m
1 stop
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3:02 pm - 6:22 am
HNL
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RDU
33h 20m
1 stop
$487Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 2:55 pm
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HNL
13h 53m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 4:59 pm
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RDU
13h 14m
1 stop
$489American Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
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7:08 pm - 9:03 pm
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HNL
31h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:59 pm - 6:22 am
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RDU
24h 23m
1 stop
$494Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Honolulu flights

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Honolulu is January, where tickets cost $534 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $877 and $800 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Honolulu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Honolulu, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$236
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Honolulu

  • Can I access car rental services at HNL airport?

    Yes. Passengers can rent cars at HNL airport upon arrival. International car rental companies offer car rental services, including Thrifty, Payless, SIXT, Hertz, Enterprise, Dollar, Avis, Budget, Alamo and National. Find their offices inside the facility near the terminals accessible through a complimentary airport shuttle bus.

  • Which pet facilities are available at HNL airport?

    There is an outdoor pet relief area between the international parking garage and Terminal 2 parking garage where you can release your furry friend from the carriage to stretch and have fun. You can also find indoor pet relief areas in the C.B, Lansing Garden of T1 and Hawaiian Garden of T2.

  • How can I get to RDU airport from Durham?

    Suppose you are driving from downtown Durham; take NC-147 South to I-40 West towards Raleigh. Follow it to the Wade Avenue Exit which will lead you to the airport. You can stop at the parking lot of Park RDU Premier or ParkRDU Central.

  • Can I enjoy sightseeing during my downtime at RDU airport?

    Yes. RDU airport has several permanent and temporary exhibition centers where you can spend your downtime sightseeing for a memorable moment at the airport. There is the Air and Space Museum, The Legacy of Flight, Military Aviation Museum, and the Aviation Heritage Center found in Terminal 2, Terminal 1 and the parking lot on the ground level of Park RDU Premier.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Honolulu was $236 for a one-way ticket and $464 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Honolulu?

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Honolulu.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    Raleigh and Honolulu are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Honolulu.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Honolulu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Honolulu from Raleigh?

    Seattle is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Raleigh to Honolulu.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Honolulu, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Honolulu are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $725 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $876 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    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 Raleigh to Honolulu.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Honolulu from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Honolulu

  • Raleigh Durham Airport (RDU) provides baby care facilities convenient for traveling mothers. These facilities include Mamava Nursing Suites in Terminal 1 Gate A6 and Terminal 2 Gate C8. They are private and comfortable featuring a fold-down table, electronic code entry locking doors, comfortable benches, and electrical outlets.
  • RDU airport also offers parking facilities to its travelers. The parkRDU Central lot between terminals 1 and 2 has uncovered parking spaces for short-term parking services. However, the ParkRDU Premier on the ground level of ParkRDU Central lot has premier space for daily services. ParkRDU Economy lots 3 and 4 are located at the far end of the terminals dedicated to extended stays.
  • RDU airport has executive and military lounges dedicated to travelers. Business-class flying passengers can go to the Amrican Airlines Admirals Club or Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 near Gate C3, which offers workstations, computers and telephones services. The USO Lounge provides complimentary amenities to active U.S. military members and their families and it is found on the third floor of terminal 2 and the Ticketing Level.
  • Differently-abled travelers can access special amenities upon landing at Honolulu Airport (HNL). There are accessible facilities including ramps, adapted toilets, escalators and lifts throughout the airport. Special services and wheelchairs are accessible through the individual airline; however, passengers must make an advance request before arriving at the airport. Adapted telephones are also available.
  • HNL airport also offers business services at the Flight Deck Business Center in the central lobby of Terminal 1 and next to the security checkpoint of Terminal 2 where business travelers can access computer stations, telephones, fax and copy services. There is also the Garden Conference Center with conference rooms on the ground level of Terminal 2.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Raleigh to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11937 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.1Boarding
7.0Entertainment
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Kayak wouldn’t refund me for a flight I was trying to cancel through Kayak. Alaska airlines said I had to cancel through Kayak. I called the customer service line and they couldn’t refund the flight that I booked through Kayak either. You stole my money. You will be hearing from my lawyer.

2.0 MediocreIan, Feb 2026
ANC - HNL
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Kayak wouldn’t refund me for a flight I was trying to cancel through Kayak. Alaska airlines said I had to cancel through Kayak. I called the customer service line and they couldn’t refund the flight that I booked through Kayak either. You stole my money. You will be hearing from my lawyer.

The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

Good overall. Except for 1 crew member, they were all great.

Great …check-in was a little messy but went by quick.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

Good. Flight was good. Crew was good. Wish they offered coffee refills. Wish I didn’t have to pay for headphones. Otherwise good for a commercial flight.

Should have been forthcoming for reason for delay. Should have been able to check in for seat I'd like.

It was fine. It was a 30 minute flight so there was water or fruit juice and no food. Which was totally fine. The check in, gate and flight crew were all excellent.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Flight crew issues delayed my flight by 2 1/2 hours. Causing me to miss my connection.

The staff on board and gate was nice - a welcome change from the usual. We also arrived early, which was a great benefit, given that it takes 30 minutes plus to get bags at SRQ.

The staff was frielndly. The plane was terrible, it was too small and should be decommissioned. There were no back seat screens at all. The only beverages we had a choice from was coffee, tea or water. The only bathroom in the back was behind the flight attendant's jump seat and wasn't working. And I literally felt like I was sitting on top of the guy next to me. It was terribly hot in the plane and we had to sit on the tarmac in Chicago for 1/2 hour due to congestion in Mpls. Wouldn't they have know that before they even boarded us so that we could have sat in comfort in the terminal?

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Delta has too many delays now days. It is 1:06 am now. I was supposed to land in Norfolk at 10:30 pm. I got re-booked through Detroit and I’m still in Detroit. I hope to be landed in Norfolk by 3am. I’ve been in airports for 12 hours as of right now. There is a weather delay now but most delays lately have been maintenance.

Very Very late. Subsequent flights left an hour before ours

This is my worse experience with Delta. My colleagues and I were traveling to ICT for work. Usually we connect in Dallas, but this year we decided to book with Delta and connect in Atlanta. We were excited to fly with Delta because we hear great things and Delta is one of my top choices when choosing an airline for travel. On the connecting flights to and from Wichita/Atlanta - it felt hot and uncomfortable on the plane. The plane to ICT was smaller and older and did not have any wi-fi or entertainment. The most terrible experience was at boarding in Atlanta both times traveling to Wichita and then back to Tampa. First on our flight from ATL to ICT - the attendant scanning our boarding pass made us go back to the line when we went up to scan our passes to wait. After a few minutes, she allowed us to come back up to scan but then she asked what boarding zone we were. We told her zone 5, and since we were standing on the wrong side of the small rope partition, she made us go back to stand on the right side. There was another gentleman that came up to board and scan his pass, and she mentioned he was also on the wrong side but she let him go through. Our group had to walk back and forth for no reason, causing an unnecessary delay to board the plane. We have never experienced anything like this, especially when the boarding area was completely empty and everyone already boarded since boarding was earlier than the original boarding time. On our flight from ATL to TPA, the attendants scanning our boarding passes had us scan our passes twice, not explaining to us what was going on. They automatically started tagging our carry on bags and did not explain to us or tell us what was going on and why this was happening. Obviously we knew our bags were being forced to check in but with no reason. There was no announcement or mention and I have never had anyone force me to check in my bag before boarding the plane. We assumed the overhead bins were full but when we boarded the plane, there was a lot of empty bins and a lot of spaces to put our bags. We all were disappointed and frustrated with Delta and will be hesitant to fly Delta again or anytime soon.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

Very good. Nice plane and we sat in economy plus - bigger seats, more room. They served a meal and snacks, and the meal was an apple stuffed pancake that was very good! The snack for us was a hummus sandwich - also very good. The flight attendants were helpful and nice. They have plenty of movies and shows to watch. My only negative -- they changed our flights around and did not adjust the layovers, so we ended up with a very long and unnecessary layover in Honolulu.

Flight scheduled to take off at 5.55pm but it did not take off until 7pm due to some food delivery delay.

Wasn’t on the flight due to Alaska cancellation…also after all the rerouting, I was going to be on a later flight that left SFO at 7:47pm, which meant an almost 6 hour layover. That same Hawaiian flight was delayed for another 2hours.

Everything was great and smooth. Given the short flight there was no entertainment but the rating does not give this option. My first flight with Hawaiian was a success all around.

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

Very accommodating on flight changes when something came up. Definitely felt a notch above other airlines.

They we able to seat my companion and I next to each other. Plane’s temperature was very cool. Willl be more prepared on return trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Everything was great except for the boarding process. Everyone is lining up all at the same time and it’s hard to tell between the groups as they are way too large.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Airport terminal was outdated, flight was on a small jet with no wifi

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

So bad, flight was been cancelled due to aircraft problem, so ended up buying anothet ticket.

As great a red-eye flight as red-eye flights can be.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

2+ hours delayed Outlet in row 12 did not work Tv monitors did not work Lights kept off the entire flight for at 5pm-7pm flight

I like that the flight attendant was very attentive and helpful. The meal menu could have more of an variety of food choices.

We missed our flight and got stranded in Miami where we had to rent a hotel we could not afford. they would not work with us because they said it was weather related even though the gate attendant said it was not. I could go on but trying to get satisfaction has wore me down, which I believe is the intent. My only solution is to never fly AA again.

Overall it was a good flight. Because we traveled on a Saturday we were upgraded to FC since my wife and I are both Executive Platinum. The only areas for improvement we noted are better snack assortment and perhaps a little nicer plane as American is flying some older planes now. Everything else on this flight was excellent, which is frankly not the norm for American since we have had multiple issues on prior AA flights.

Didn't get a seat assignment until the last minute even though i picked a seat.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

Flight was smooth, quick and felt safe. The 2 delays not happening would have been better but I guess that happens in the airline industry

2 hour delay due to equipment failure. No updates via the app and airport screens (which continued to show a departure time in the past). AA eventually switched planes and the new plane was not catered or cleaned correctly.

Could we please end the loud announcements about credit card offers on your flights? We are trying to sleep, work, watch videos, etc. and if we need a credit card, we will ask for one. Flying is already not what it used to be.

Bags took over and hour to come out. Delays due to wind caused rebooking.

Lower WiFi prices; allow us to see our flight on a map; more variety of drink choices.

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