Moving from Hawaii to Arizona
An interstate move, so the FMCSA's rules apply from the first quote. Between Honolulu and Phoenix it is about 3,389 miles and 7 days on the road (about 62 hours of driving); the 7 city pairs we price between the two states run from 3,389 to 3,457 miles.
Prices from our published model (last updated ), not quotes. Distances marked ~ are estimated from city coordinates. Carriers: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census, snapshot 2026-09-24. We do not move anyone.
- ~3,389 miHonolulu → Phoenix
- 7–14 daysTypical transit
- $15,251+2-bedroom, movers
- 7City routes priced
In short
About 1,354 people moved from Hawaii to Arizona in 2024 (Census estimate, ±990), and about 1,594 went the other way. Between Honolulu and Phoenix it is about 3,389 miles; a two-bedroom move with full-service movers runs $15,251 – $20,334 in our model, delivered in 7–14 days. 11 movers based in Hawaii hold interstate authority.
Who moves from Hawaii to Arizona
The Census Bureau's 2024 survey puts the flow at about 1,354 people a year (±990), against about 1,594 (±885) from Arizona to Hawaii, so Arizona loses about 240 people a year on this exchange. Hawaii is the 33rd-largest of the 49 states sending people to Arizona; Arizona took in about 234,819 from other states in all.
| From | To | People a year |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Maricopa County | 851 ±271 |
| Honolulu County | Pinal County | 273 ±262 |
| Honolulu County | Pima County | 138 ±121 |
| Honolulu County | Cochise County | 138 ±105 |
| Honolulu County | Coconino County | 130 ±88 |
US Census Bureau: ACS 2024 state-to-state migration and ACS 2016–2020 county-to-county flows; people a year with a 90% margin of error. County names link to their cost guides.
Honolulu to Phoenix, the representative route
Each state is represented by its largest city we cover. The map shows that corridor; the table further down prices every city pair between Hawaii and Arizona.
Cost of moving from Hawaii to Arizona
At about 3,389 miles, full-service movers should land around $15,251 – $20,334 for a two-bedroom home and $17,538 – $23,384 for three bedrooms. Load a container yourself and the two-bedroom figure drops to $10,980 – $14,640; a freight trailer is $7,320 – $9,760.
| Home size | Full-service movers | Moving container | Freight trailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $11,438 – $15,251 | $8,235 – $10,980 | $5,490 – $7,320 |
| 1 bedroom | $13,725 – $18,301 | $9,882 – $13,176 | $6,588 – $8,784 |
| 2 bedrooms | $15,251 – $20,334 | $10,980 – $14,640 | $7,320 – $9,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $17,538 – $23,384 | $12,627 – $16,837 | $8,418 – $11,224 |
| 4 bedrooms | $19,826 – $26,434 | $14,274 – $19,033 | $9,516 – $12,688 |
| 5+ bedrooms | $22,876 – $30,501 | $16,471 – $21,961 | $10,980 – $14,640 |
Transport only, for an estimated 3,389 miles, from our published model: distance × home-size factor × service rate, shown as −10% to +20% around the base figure. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items sit on top. How we price it.
City-to-city routes from Hawaii to Arizona
Every pair of cities we cover in the two states, nearest first. Run any pair through the calculator for a measured distance.
| Route | Distance | Transit | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu to Phoenix | ~3,389 mi | 7–14 days | $15,251 – $20,334 | $17,538 – $23,384 |
| Honolulu to Tempe | ~3,398 mi | 7–14 days | $15,291 – $20,388 | $17,585 – $23,446 |
| Honolulu to Scottsdale | ~3,399 mi | 7–14 days | $15,296 – $20,394 | $17,590 – $23,453 |
| Honolulu to Chandler | ~3,403 mi | 7–14 days | $15,314 – $20,418 | $17,611 – $23,481 |
| Honolulu to Mesa | ~3,405 mi | 7–14 days | $15,323 – $20,430 | $17,621 – $23,494 |
| Honolulu to Gilbert | ~3,410 mi | 7–14 days | $15,345 – $20,460 | $17,647 – $23,529 |
| Honolulu to Tucson | ~3,457 mi | 7–14 days | $15,557 – $20,742 | $17,890 – $23,853 |
Routes without a link are priced on estimated distance only; the calculator measures the exact drive.
Roadside inspections: interstate movers based in Hawaii
9 of the 11 interstate movers listed here had at least one roadside inspection in the 24 months to September 13, 2026, 233 inspections in all. Inspectors put the vehicle out of service in 30 of 160 vehicle inspections (18.8%), about the same as the 19.0% for listed movers nationally. Drivers were put out of service in 7 of 230 driver inspections (3.0%, against 13.0%). None has an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation in the past 12 months.
| Carrier | Inspections | Vehicle out of service | Driver out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Transfer LLCHonolulu, HI · USDOT 189377 | 103 | 17 of 78 | 0 of 103 |
| Pacific Island Movers LLCKapolei, HI · USDOT 2080640 | 48 | 2 of 33 | 0 of 48 |
| Royal Hawaiian Trucking & WarehousingHonolulu, HI · USDOT 227698 | 41 | 6 of 30 | 0 of 39 |
| Worldwide Moving & Storage IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 105272 | 18 | 1 of 9 | 1 of 18 |
| Coleman Hawaii Movers IncKapolei, HI · USDOT 65377 | 8 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 7 |
| Ewa Moving CompanyHonolulu, HI · USDOT 3786678 | 7 | 1 of 2 | 4 of 7 |
FMCSA Safety Measurement System carrier summary, 24-month window. How the comparison is calculated.
Licensed movers at both ends
38 listed household-goods carriers are based in Hawaii, 11 of them with interstate authority, which this move requires; the Hawaii directory ranks them. At the Arizona end, 366 are based in the state, useful for a local crew after delivery: movers in Arizona, moving costs in Arizona, or the reverse trip, Arizona to Hawaii. The federal rules for the move itself are in who regulates movers and binding vs non-binding estimates.
Other moves from Hawaii
Hawaii to Arizona moving FAQ
How much does it cost to move from Hawaii to Arizona?
Between the two states' main cities, Honolulu and Phoenix, the distance is about 3,389 miles. From our model that is $15,251 – $20,334 for a two-bedroom home and $17,538 – $23,384 for three bedrooms with full-service movers, transport only. A container you load yourself is about $10,980 – $14,640 for the two-bedroom home; a freight trailer about $7,320 – $9,760. Across the 7 city pairs we price between Hawaii and Arizona, distances run from 3,389 to 3,457 miles, so use the table for your own cities.
How long does a move from Hawaii to Arizona take?
Honolulu to Phoenix is 7 days on the road (about 62 hours of driving). The move itself typically takes 7 to 14 days, because at this distance it usually travels on a consolidated load sharing trailer space with other households. Get the delivery window in writing. Book ahead: 6 to 8 weeks, 8 to 12 in summer.
Do I need an interstate-licensed mover for Hawaii to Arizona?
Yes. A move from Hawaii into Arizona is regulated by the FMCSA, so the carrier needs active interstate operating authority as well as a USDOT number. Of the 38 listed movers based in Hawaii, 11 hold that authority; the rest can only move you within Hawaii.
What is the cheapest way to move from Hawaii to Arizona?
Load a freight trailer yourself: about $7,320 – $9,760 for a two-bedroom home over 3,389 miles against $15,251 – $20,334 with full-service movers. A container, about $10,980 – $14,640, splits the difference and gives you days to load.
How many people move from Hawaii to Arizona each year?
The Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey estimates about 1,354 people (±990) moved from Hawaii to Arizona that year, against about 1,594 (±885) from Arizona to Hawaii. That makes Hawaii the 33rd-largest source of new residents for Arizona among the states.