Boston Logan to Daniel K. Inouye
5087 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 38m with 9 airlines operating direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $699 return), with peak prices in August (around $2097). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Boston Logan
Boston Logan International sits across the harbour from downtown — one of the most central airport locations in the country, just 3 miles from the Financial District. The Silver Line SL1 bus runs free for arriving passengers from each terminal directly to South Station in around 15 minutes; the MBTA Blue Line via the airport shuttle reaches downtown Boston in 25 minutes. JetBlue has its largest base here; Delta and AA add significant capacity, and transatlantic service from Aer Lingus, BA, Virgin and Lufthansa is dense.
Arriving in Honolulu
Daniel K. Inouye in Honolulu is the gateway to all the Hawaiian Islands and 4 miles from downtown Honolulu. TheBus Routes 19 and 20 run between the airport and Waikiki for $3 cash. Inter-island connections to Maui (OGG), Kauai (LIH) and the Big Island (KOA, ITO) are operated mainly by Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest. Mainland US fares to HNL are cheapest in late January–February and October–early November.
Who flies BOS to HNL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 10h 38m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Cathay Pacific | CX | 10h 38m | Economy |
| Emirates | EK | 10h 38m | Economy |
9 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BOS→HNL
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Boston to Honolulu FAQs
Direct flights from Boston Logan (BOS) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) take approximately 10h 38m for the 5087-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $699. August is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
9 carriers operate direct service from Boston Logan (BOS) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL): JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus and 4 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — JetBlue Airways typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) is the primary international airport for Honolulu. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.