Cheap flights to Honolulu Hawaii from across Australia

For travellers conjuring up dreams of paradise, complete with pristine beaches, endless cocktails and the pure, relaxing atmosphere, Honolulu ticks all the boxes – without giving up any of the comforts of home. 

If the iconic Waikiki Beach, leis and general great vibes are calling your name, you’re in luck. Below, Traveloka has all the logistics sorted so that now the hardest planning decision you’ll have to make is whether to hit the beach or the bar first.

Flight time to Honolulu, Hawaii from Australia 

• Sydney to Honolulu: 9 hours, 50 minutes (direct)
• Brisbane to Honolulu: 12 hours, 45 minutes (with stops)
• Perth to Honolulu:  15 hours, 35 minutes (with stops)
• Melbourne to Honolulu: 13 hours, 15 minutes (with stops)

Airlines flying direct to Honolulu Hawaii

• Hawaiian Airlines: A plane ticket on Hawaiian Airlines comes with full-service amenities including complimentary inflight entertainment, WiFi and onboard meals.
• Qantas:  Qantas is a full-service carrier with included meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment. Frequent flyer points can be earned through Qantas Points.

You can book flights with any of these airlines on Traveloka, where you'll find the best deals and convenient booking options.

Where you can fly direct to Honolulu Hawaii from

The below airlines have direct flights to Honolulu from Australian cities.

• Hawaiian Airlines: Sydney
• Qantas: Sydney

Unfortunately direct service from Melbourne and Brisbane are no longer available, as Hawaiian Airlines stopped flying to Brisbane and Jetstar no longer flies to Honolulu..

Where is the airport in Honolulu Hawaii?

Honolulu’s International Airport is also known by the name Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and is located 4.8km northwest of Honolulu’s CBD. Once you land, there are several ground transportation options to choose from.

• Bus: Buses service the airport and areas of Honolulu. 

Bus Route No. 20:The eastbound route goes to Kalihi (via Nimitz Highway), downtown Honolulu, the Honolulu Civic Center, Ala Moana Shopping Center and ends in Waikiki. Its westbound route travels from the airport to the Arizona Memorial, Aloha Stadium, Aiea and ends at Pearlridge Shopping Center. 

Bus Route No. 303: Its westbound route goes from the airport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam while the bus’ eastbound route travels from the airport to Kalihi Transit Center.

• Taxis/ride share: Taxis are available at the airport, with the trip taking about 20-30 mins and an estimated typical cost of around US$30 (AU$46). There are also designated pick-up zones for use of ride share apps.
• Airport on-demand shuttle:  The Roberts Hawaii Express Shuttle operates daily from the airport and will transport you from the airport to your hotel, home or office. Rates vary, depending on location and extra inclusions but can be found here
• Car rental: Car rental options are available from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, with many major companies such as Avis, Budget and Enterprise operating here.

Cheapest time to fly to Honolulu Hawaii

No one wants to throw away good money for no reason, and your holiday to Hawaii should be no different. If you’re flexible with the dates for your trip, you could save a considerable amount of cash. Try visiting Honolulu in shoulder season months such as April, May, September and October, which are often the cheapest times to fly. On the flip side, try to avoid July and August as well as November and December which typically tend to be popular times to visit and correspondingly, more expensive.

Passport and visa requirements when flying to Honolulu Hawaii

If you’re an Australian and your trip to Honolulu and the United States is for less than 90 days, you won’t necessarily need a visa. However, you will need to apply for an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) if they are eligible so you can enter the country under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). If you’re ineligible for this, you will need a visa. Both the visa or visa waiver applications need to be sorted before departing Australia.

To get the most of your trip to Honolulu, sort the logistics with Traveloka. We’ll help you book your hotel and accommodation, check out the activities, hire a car and more!