Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at HNL?
Daniel K. Inouye International — Honolulu
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Risky — 16% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at HNL gives you about a 16% chance of missing your connection.
16%
Miss Rate
84%
On-Time Rate
55m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at HNL
A 60-minute connection at HNL is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 16% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 113 minutes.
+Airport reliability: HNL has a 84% on-time rate — above average
−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 layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 113+ minute layovers at HNL
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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