Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at HNL?
Daniel K. Inouye International — Honolulu
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Safe — 3% miss rate
Yes — a 3 hours layover at HNL is enough.
3%
Miss Rate
84%
On-Time Rate
55m
Avg Delay
Why 180 Minutes Is Safe at HNL
Your 180-minute connection at HNL looks solid. You have plenty of buffer even if your first flight is moderately late.
+Airport reliability: HNL has a 84% on-time rate — above average
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at HNL, the average delay is 55 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at HNL
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 180-minute layover gives you 120 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at HNL
How to transfer: Walking between terminals via the Wiki Wiki shuttle bus or outdoor walkways
Transfer time: 10-20 minutes between terminals
!TSA re-screening: Required for some terminal changes — Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate. Some connections require the Wiki Wiki shuttle bus and re-screening. International arrivals must clear customs and re-screen.
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