Travelers planning a trip from Boston to Hawaii will soon face fewer options, as Hawaiian Airlines announced it will suspend its nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport and Honolulu starting this fall. The decision, effective after the final flight on November 19, 2025, marks the end of a route that once held the distinction of being the longest regularly scheduled domestic flight in U.S. history.
Hawaiian Airlines, which launched the Boston-Honolulu route in April 2019, cited underperformance as the reason for the suspension. The 5,000-mile journey, taking 11 to 12 hours, currently operates four times weekly. The airline is also cutting two other underperforming routes: Honolulu to Incheon, South Korea, and Honolulu to Fukuoka, Japan. CEO Joe Sprague described the move as a “difficult decision,” attributing it to “soft post-pandemic travel demand” and market challenges in these regions.
Following the suspension, Boston travelers can still reach Honolulu through connecting flights on Hawaiian’s partner, Alaska Airlines, via hubs in Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego, or Portland, Oregon. However, this shift will add travel time and complexity for those accustomed to the direct route.
A Massport spokesperson expressed disappointment, noting, “It’s unfortunate that Hawaiian is reallocating aircraft to focus on international destinations.” Despite the loss, Massport emphasized Logan Airport’s robust connectivity, having served a record 43.5 million passengers in 2024 across over 130 domestic and international routes, with 2025 on track for another strong year.
The Boston-Honolulu route faced competition from Delta Air Lines, which briefly offered nonstop service starting in November 2024 but discontinued it earlier this year due to low demand. With Hawaiian’s exit, nonstop options from Boston to Hawaii are now unavailable, leaving travelers to rely on connecting flights.
This change reflects broader strategic shifts under Hawaiian’s new ownership by Alaska Air Group, which acquired the airline in September 2024. The airline is redirecting resources to high-demand routes, such as increased service to West Coast cities and South Pacific destinations like Sydney and Papeete. For Bostonians dreaming of a Hawaiian getaway, planning ahead through West Coast hubs will be key to securing the best fares and schedules.
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