Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Net income	$ 276,486	$ 288,862
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment	4,363	(11,940)
Change in fair value of cash flow hedging instruments	15,590	(4,325)
Reclassification adjustments to net income on settlement of cash flow hedging instruments	(1,642)	(1,191)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on hedging instruments	13,948	(5,516)
Other Comprehensive Income Loss Post-retirement Healthcare Plan Gain (Loss)	(72)	0
Loss on post-retirement healthcare plan	2	0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, before Tax	(74)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income taxes	18,237	(17,456)
Income tax expense (benefit)	4,462	(3,876)
Other comprehensive (income) loss	13,775	(13,580)
Total comprehensive income	290,261	275,282
Less noncontrolling interest in comprehensive income	23,431	20,771
Comprehensive income attributable to HollyFrontier stockholders	$ 266,830	$ 254,511