Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at HNL?
Daniel K. Inouye International — Honolulu
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Tight — 13% miss rate
Maybe — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at HNL is tight but doable.
13%
Miss Rate
84%
On-Time Rate
55m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Tight at HNL
Your 75-minute connection at HNL is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 15 minutes late, it could get stressful.
+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 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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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