How to find cheap flights to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
AED 4,477 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Honolulu International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to HNL, the lowest fare is AED 2,583.
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Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to lock in the best price on tickets to Honolulu, where Honolulu International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some great early bird discounts.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Honolulu by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save money.
Search for plane tickets to Honolulu International Airport that have a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Honolulu
You can usually jump on the cheapest flight to Honolulu in May.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool if your travel dates are flexible. Browse fares for the entire month and find a flight to HNL that suits your budget and schedule.
July is the most popular month for flights to HNL. It's the perfect time to explore Honolulu in full swing.
December is the quietest time of year to travel if you prefer a more laid-back vibe. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Honolulu then.
With averages of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF), September is when Honolulu is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
July gives you the best chance of clearer skies. With one day of rain on average, this is the driest month in Honolulu.
February has the wettest weather. You can expect around four days of rainfall if you're visiting then.
Flying to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Honolulu in one easy hop. Lock in a direct flight to Honolulu International Airport with one of these top airlines:
If you want to jet off with the carrier that has the best track record for punctuality, book your HNL plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 98% of its flights to this airport arrive as planned.
When you step off the plane at HNL, you'll be in the UTC-10 timezone.
Crawl into bed shortly after your flight to HNL. Choose any of these stays close to Honolulu International Airport and you'll be fast asleep before you know it:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Honolulu International Airport, you can expect a timely arrival. HNL ranks well for punctuality, with up to 82% of departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Honolulu from Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Central Honolulu is about 10 kilometers from HNL.
After landing from your flight to HNL, the drive to the center takes around 20 minutes.
Expect the journey to take about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Honolulu makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to consider for your visit:
Honolulu highlights
Hop off your flight to Honolulu and head straight for these well-known attractions:
Pacific Ocean: Located around 5 kilometers east of the city center, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Liliuokalani Botanical Garden: You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometers north of the center. Take some time out and watch the world go by in this corner of Honolulu.
Pearl Harbor: Take on this landmark next. About 13 kilometers west of the city center, it's well worth stopping by for the full Honolulu experience.
How to get to Pearl City from Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
HNL serves as a gateway to the nearby city of Pearl City, which is around 10 kilometers away. The best way to get into town will come down to when you're traveling, so check your options first.
Traveling from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Kailua
Kailua is located around 21 kilometers from Honolulu International Airport. If that's your destination, the trip by public transport takes about 4 hours 5 minutes.
Reaching it by car takes roughly 40 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Pearl City is another popular destination in the United States and is roughly 10 kilometers northwest of Honolulu. Get right to the good parts at attractions like USS Utah Memorial, Mānana Ridge Trail and USS Peleliu. LHA-5.
Roughly 21 kilometers northeast of Honolulu, Kailua makes for a memorable detour. Good reasons to visit include Pillbox 2, Hamakua Marsh and pyramid rock.