Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
8 hours 36 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Honolulu is 23 hours behind Auckland and is in the UTC-10 timezone.
Take your pick of 5 weekly flights from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The 00:25 departure with Air New Zealand is the earliest flight out between AKL and HNL. Hawaiian Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:30 if early starts aren't your thing.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AKL and HNL are:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is P10,992. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P30,211. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from AKL to HNL, reserve your journey 5 months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from AKL to HNL. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether airfares have fallen. We'll notify you when there's a change in price.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Auckland, Auckland Airport can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you've booked an early flight from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near HNL:
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to the centre of Honolulu is about 24 minutes in a car. It's approximately 21 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 2 hours and 58 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Honolulu in May.
The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with temperatures ranging between 24 ºC and 27 ºC. Lock in your flights from Auckland Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AKL to HNL in February. Average temperatures are between 20 ºC and 24 ºC then.
More about Honolulu
Start your Honolulu trip right by finding the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from AKL to HNL, have a look at our selection of hotel options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace are major attractions which should be on every Honolulu itinerary.
Complete your Honolulu trip with hotels and a car rental
Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, explore our low prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare a range of car rental companies in one place to get the best car rental price for your Honolulu escape.