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Cheap Flights to Honolulu

 
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Recent return flight deals to Honolulu

Tue, 22 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 10:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
10h 05mdirect
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11:55 - 19:45HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 50mdirect
$885Alaska Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
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21:40 - 10:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
10h 05mdirect
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11:55 - 19:45HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 50mdirect
$885Alaska Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
20:30 - 09:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
9h 45mdirect
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11:00 - 18:45HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 45mdirect
$912Qantas Airways
Fri, 30 Oct - Fri, 13 Nov
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20:30 - 09:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
9h 45mdirect
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11:00 - 18:45HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 45mdirect
$912Qantas Airways
Sat, 30 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
American Airlines Logo
20:30 - 09:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
9h 45mdirect
American Airlines Logo
11:00 - 18:45HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 45mdirect
$934American Airlines
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar
American Airlines Logo
20:30 - 09:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
9h 45mdirect
American Airlines Logo
11:00 - 18:45HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
10h 45mdirect
$937American Airlines
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 22:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
29h 10m1 stop Nadi
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 22:05HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 10m1 stop Nadi
$1,064Fiji Airways
Thu, 18 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 21:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-HNL Honolulu
28h 10m2 stops Nadi Apia Faleolo
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23:55 - 12:35HNL  Honolulu-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 40m1 stop Nadi
$1,068Fiji Airways
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar
United Airlines Logo
12:45 - 13:21MEL  Melbourne-HNL Honolulu
21h 36m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 10:30HNL  Honolulu-MEL Melbourne
29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$1,235United Airlines
Mon, 1 Mar - Mon, 8 Mar
United Airlines Logo
11:30 - 17:46MEL  Melbourne-HNL Honolulu
27h 16m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
08:00 - 10:30HNL  Honolulu-MEL Melbourne
29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$1,235United Airlines
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Honolulu flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Honolulu with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Honolulu?

Sydney to Honolulu is the cheapest route at $885 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Honolulu?

A return flight to Honolulu costs $1,224 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Sydney average $1,167, while Brisbane runs a bit higher at $1,236.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Honolulu?

Friday is the cheapest day to fly to Honolulu at $1,226 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Monday is the most expensive at $1,384.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu?

  • February is the cheapest month to fly to Honolulu with an average price of $987 return.
  • December ($1,514) and July ($1,391) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Honolulu?

Night flights to Honolulu are the cheapest at $1,192 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $1,545.

What is a good deal for flights to Honolulu?

Flights under $934 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Honolulu at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Sydney $850
.

When are flights to Honolulu the cheapest?

Flights to Honolulu are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Honolulu

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$704
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (24% more expensive on average)
Flights from Brisbane to Honolulu

When to book flights to Honolulu

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Your questions about flights to Honolulu, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • How is Honolulu Airport easily accessible for travellers with wheelchairs or impaired mobility?

    There has been much accessibility factored into the layout of Honolulu Airport, and travellers will find that it is easy to navigate through most areas, though prior notice should be given to your airline, to ensure that your transit through Honolulu Airport is as easy as possible and staff are available to assist, if needed. There are many wheelchair accessible toilets throughout the airport, multiple accessible parking and unloading spaces and a 24-hour medical clinic on site, for any medical assistance needed. There are also Text Telephones throughout the airport, for travellers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

  • What options are available for dining at Honolulu Airport?

    There is a good range of restaurants, bars and cafes for those needing a bite to eat or a beverage after a long flight (or before the next leg of their journey). You will find a good international range of options, from sushi to pizza, and a number of bar & grills, as well as ice cream and classic fast food options, such as Burger King and Quiznos.

  • Are there any special regulations I need to know about when flying into Honolulu International Airport?

    For your flight to Honolulu, it is important to know that there are tighter customs restrictions flying to the Hawaiian islands then there are when flying into mainland USA. Bringing in pets (excluding service animals) is forbidden, and there are strict rules on bringing in agricultural products. For more information see the USDA website.

  • Where can I rent a car at Honolulu International Airport?

    There are registration kiosks for seven different car rental companies at the baggage claim area of International Arrivals. There are also a number of other companies with business premises located just outside the airport. If you need any assistance, you can find the major car rental offices on the ground floor of Terminal 2 in the parking garage.

  • What is there to do at Honolulu International Airport?

    Honolulu International Airport is considered one of the most beautiful airports in the world, with picturesque gardens surrounding the terminals. You can find Japanese, Chinese and traditional Hawaiian-style gardens designed by Richard C. Tongg, which can be accessed at the ticketing lobby or the E Gates. They offer a rare area of peace in a busy airport.

  • Are there any business services at Honolulu International Airport?

    For those looking to finish up some work before starting their holiday, you can find the Flight Deck Business Center in various locations throughout the airport. Here you can post last minute mail, send packages, connect to the high-speed Internet or use one of the computer stations. If you are flying to Honolulu on business you can find conference rooms on Floor 7 of Terminal 1, with enough space to accommodate up to 350 people.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Honolulu?

    Qantas Airways operates the most flights from Australia to Honolulu at 6 per week, and for this route Qantas Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Australia to Honolulu. The two are sometimes different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • How long is a direct flight to Honolulu?

    Direct flights to Honolulu are available from Sydney, with a flight time of about 9h 40m.

  • How many flights serve Honolulu?

    Honolulu receives 2 flights per day and 11 per week from across the world. Sydney has the most flights to Honolulu with 11 weekly flights.

  • How do I know if a flight to Honolulu is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Honolulu is around $934 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Honolulu?

    Last-minute fares to Honolulu – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the average return fare of $1,224.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Honolulu?

Your guide to booking Honolulu flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Honolulu, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Honolulu, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $934 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Honolulu in February. Return fares historically average $987 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $353 per return. Evening flights to Honolulu average $1,192 compared to $1,545 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class, and route. On flights to Honolulu, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Alaska Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, Qantas Airways includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class, and American Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Honolulu, a few great places to start are Waikiki Beach, Hawaii Convention Center, and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • If you are needing to store baggage for a short trip in Honolulu or simply between flights, you will find Baggage Storage by Smarte Carte in Terminal 2. They operate every day from 08:00 to 21:00, and prices range between $ 12 and $ 20 (A$ 16.40-27.30).
  • If you are in need of local currency or have currency to exchange, you will find currency exchange desks and ATMs in every terminal and area of Honolulu Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), from multiple suppliers.
  • Those looking for directions or assistance in Honolulu Airport will find 15 Visitor Information Program (VIP) desks across the terminals, staffed from 05:00 to 22:45 daily. They are clearly signed with the word ‘Information’ and have friendly, local staff to assist with any information you are looking for.
  • When you book your flight to Honolulu, it is important to understand that there are five major airports spread out across the Hawaiian islands, and other smaller airports that will allow you to hop between them. The airport in Honolulu is the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, the largest airport in Hawaii and a good place from which to explore the entire state.
  • It has been a tradition since the 1940s to welcome people to Honolulu with a lei. These floral necklaces are made with fresh plumeria, orchids, pikaka or carnations. You can purchase leis at the airport stands in Terminals 1 and 2, or you can arrange a special welcome with the Greeters of Hawaii.
  • To help you get around Honolulu International Airport there is a free shuttle bus to take you between the two terminals. If you’re looking for some fresh air, you can follow the signs and walk the 10-15 minutes between each terminal.
  • Getting to and from the airport to your accommodation is doable by plane, boat or one of the ground transportation options, which include car, hotel shuttle bus or ‘The Bus’, Oahu island’s transport system linking the major tourist attractions. Honolulu International Airport is only a ten-minute drive from the city centre and easily accessible by rental car or by going to one of the many convenient taxi ranks located outside the airport.
  • If you are a member of an airline rewards programme, you might find there is a quiet airline passenger lounge for you at Honolulu International Airport. You can find Air New Zealand’s lounge above Gate G3, or the Qantas lounge above Gate C1.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Honolulu

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 259 reviews
7.4Entertainment
8.0Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.5Food
Airline reviews

Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

6.0 GoodNeeta, June 2026
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Poor food options for vegi folks n not enough food quantity. Fiji really needs to improve on it. Flight crew is very warm and respectful but don’t know how to cater towards vegi folks n items despite so many Indians staying in Fiji

I thought Fiji and Fiji Airways was great. Looking forward to the next trip. Baggage claim at the end went to sh...t

Left on time , arrived on time. Staff was awesome!!!!! Great flight!!!!

Great food, wonderful staff made a long flight seem short

We have had an absolutely horrific experience so far getting home from Australia on a $18,000 + flight we booked with you. The flight did not deplane in Dallas because there was no available gate or staircase. We sat in the plane for 3 hours waiting to deplane. As a result we missed our connecting flight to New York. American Airlines put us up in a hotel several miles away. We waited 45 minutes for a shuttle and The shuttle driver was horribly rude and unhelpful. They offered us $70 vouchers for food but actually there was no food left when we arrived minus some chicken nuggets and corn dogs. It was awful. Horrible way to end a vacation. There has to be accountability here.

A bit cramped in economy and the people in front wouldn’t put their seats up during meal service, crew did not help with that and I felt they could have done more about it.

The airline is ok, but it needs to improve it schedules.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

Delayed flight caused us to abandon bags in hnl or miss our United flight home. Awful

The crew seem untrained and uncertain no one ever checked up on us in our first class cabin. I had to ask for water four times and the lady kept saying she was busy when they weren't really doing anything. Had to walk to the back of the plane to get water for myself. Crew seem new and unexperience. You can tell this by the fumbling they kept making trying to fight. (I miss Hawaiian air.)

You can standby to get on earlier flight if the seat is open.

Boarding was easy and quick. Staff was very friendly. Service of snacks and drinks by staff was outstanding.

Kayak wouldn’t refund me for a flight I was trying to cancel through Kayak. Alaska airlines said I had to cancel through Kayak. I called the customer service line and they couldn’t refund the flight that I booked through Kayak either. You stole my money. You will be hearing from my lawyer.

Good overall. Except for 1 crew member, they were all great.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

Good. Flight was good. Crew was good. Wish they offered coffee refills. Wish I didn’t have to pay for headphones. Otherwise good for a commercial flight.

Should have been forthcoming for reason for delay. Should have been able to check in for seat I'd like.

Once again, Hawaiian Airlines upon checking in for our return flight, told us that we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats. This had happened on our incoming flight as well. Hawaiian Airlines had changed our flight and put us in standard seats. I sent them confirmation emails and receipts showing that I had paid for extra comfort seats and they ignored me and refused to accept my proof of payment. I ended up having to pay for our extra comfort seats again. On our return flight, once again, we were told we hadn’t paid for our extra comfort seats, which we had. I argued until a supervisor was summoned and researched further in their system and found that we had paid for them. If I hadn’t insisted, we would’ve been forced to buy our seats again or be assigned a standard seat. This kind of Customer Service is totally unacceptable. I would never use Hawaiian Airlines again if I have a choice.

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

The crew at Hawaiian Airlines was fantastic. Kind and hard working. The pilots were great with giving us all the updates to make sure we were informed.

We flew first class, and it was worth every penny for that long flight. The crew was great, the service was terrific, and we were so very comfortable. It made the flight so much better. We will fly Hawaiian again!

Food and roominess were better on other international flights I’ve been on.

I like Hawaiian Airlines, however the flight was canceled, which we only discovered upon arriving at the Sydney airport where one, out of several monitors stated the flight was canceled. After finally making contact with a representative in the office in the building, because there were no individuals to talk to at their check in counter, we were informed the flight had definitely been canceled, though no reason why was given. The office staff person said we had been rebooked on a Qantas flight into Los Angeles and on a United Flight from Los Angeles to Seattle. We would not have known this unless I had found the office person in their office to inform us of the rebooking. We arrived in Los Angeles to discover the United flight originally scheduled to depart Los Angeles at 7P.M. was delayed and would not be departing until 9:25 P.M. Again, no reason was given for the changed departure time. We did not arrive home until 4 AM the next morning.

Vegetarian food options was okay taste-wise. We’re happy they are available but quality can certainly improve. Snacks were good!

The main thing I noted as mediocre was the flight crew, especially one of two women attendants, who seemed to wish she were not there, and I think there may have been some kind of problem going on, with a bit of conspiratorial smirks between two attendants, like something was wrong that they were annoyed with. I understand that it is a very difficult job to attend such a long flight, but I had really been anticipating an aloha attitude on Hawaiian and it wasn't there. The next leg of the journey from Hawaii to SFO was pretty bare-bones, only snacks available were for purchase. I can imagine that Hawaiian Air is an underfunded airlines, which I am sorry about, but I'm not sure that can excuse some of the experience. Thanks.

2 hour delay after plane was boarded…sat on the plane for 2 extra hours turned a 5 hr flight into a 7 hour flight

after a really long boarding process to a late plane, we then sat on the tarmac for an hour and 40 minutes. then they brought us back. deplaned, moved to another gate, moved back to the original gate. Replaned and left 5hours 30 minutes late. arrived at empty airport so there were no services at 3 in the am, bathrooms closed all over and no help with luggage. took 45 minutes for the only plane arriving at the time. The airline made no accomodations - I was charged for a full night of a hotel stay. we went past the 2am time line for the airport Embassy suites. lost the funds paid for the hotel and the rental car place charged an additional $57 for the car rental.

Flight crew made us feel they did not want to be there - the seats in Business are uncomfortable compared to other airlines and no inseat entertainment is not fun when you are kept waiting on the tarmac in both directions

Overall, it was a very good experience. I would have given it a 10/10, especially based on our flight from SFO to Melbourne. The cabin crew on that flight were wonderful and incredibly attentive. They took extra care when setting up our beds so we could sleep comfortably without being disturbed. Dinner was served promptly and smoothly. I woke up quite late, when the flight was already preparing for landing, and the crew still made sure I was taken care of. They brought me English tea in a proper cup, and when it was time to prepare the cabin for landing, they thoughtfully transferred it into a takeaway cup so I could continue enjoying it along with some breakfast. Those small, thoughtful gestures made the long flight feel much more comfortable and special. The service from the SFO to Melbourne crew was truly excellent.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

The plane was comfortable but the crew wasn’t friendly.

Delayed 24 hours. Should have called it much earlier They provided quality accommodations, food vouchers etc. FINALLY The issues started at 8 AM and they cancelled the flight at 11:30 PM, with no plans for a new flight.

Flight pulled out on time but sat on runway for 30 mins. It was extremely cold in the aircraft despite wearing a winter coat. Surprisingly they had a vegetarian meal but could have some better snack choices for a 8 hour flight.

The flight attendants as well as the gate agent were out to lunch. Nothing extraordinary about their service. American just keeps getting worse every year.

For a 5 1/2 hour flite i considered the "business class" to be subpar. The seats were just ok, no amenities, really nothing more than a long domestic flight. Frankly disappointed.

More choices on snacks. Built-in video screen to enjoy entertainment choices.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

Crew were attentive and friendly. Flight was smooth and early! I enjoyed the less crowded plane. Thank you!

Being back games on the in-flight entertainment. Also your flight attendants need a break, raise, or overall attitude adjustment.

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