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Yes, should you have an early flight to catch from Honolulu Airport, or even if you just want to relax the day of your flight, you can book in at a hotel next to the airport to make your onward journey easier. Hotels such as Pacific Marina Inn are only a short walk from the airport terminals, so they are great for when you want to make a flying start to your trip.

You can’t fly directly between Honolulu and Sydney, but there are lots of one-stop flights you can take if you don’t mind a transfer along the way. The most likely airports you will stop at are Nadi Airport (NAN) if you are flying with Fiji Airways, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) if you are flying with Japan Airlines or Los Angeles (LAX) if you are flying with American Airlines.

Once you land at Sydney Airport, it’s quick and easy to continue your journey. You can get the T8 South Line train from the northern end of the terminal building, which takes around 13min. There is also the option of a bus, either 400 or 420, which both depart from the front of the terminal building.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Sydney flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from Honolulu to Sydney usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,205 return via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared with $1,645 for direct.

The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330 variants.

One-stop flights from Honolulu to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Nadi (NAN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) – 14% of one-stop connections

Auckland Intl (AKL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 22% on the Honolulu to Sydney route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $1,456 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,858, a difference of $402. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Honolulu to Sydney route, 30% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 46 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Sydney flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 and lands at 21:35
• Latest: departs at 12:05 and lands at 22:50.

The flight takes about 10h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% below the route average of $1,648. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from Honolulu to Sydney takes 10h 45m, covering 13,140 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $799, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Jetstar is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Hawaiian Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Honolulu to Sydney flights are:

• Jetstar: 86% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 76% on time
• Qantas Airways: 63% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 70% of the time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 18m, compared to 18h 07m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 18h 20m via Nadi (NAN).

Sydney is 20 hours ahead of Honolulu (Eastern Australia Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Bargain Car Rentals
· East Coast Car Rentals
· EverythingFleet
· YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
· No Birds

Return flights from Honolulu to Sydney range from $1,379 to $2,152, with an average of $1,648 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,379 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Honolulu to Sydney route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.