Cheap flights from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL)

Hawaii's main airport on the south shore of Oahu, 5 km from Waikiki

Daniel K. Inouye International, formerly Honolulu International, sits about 5 km west of downtown Honolulu and is Hawaii's largest airport. Hawaiian Airlines runs its largest hub here, joined by Southwest's expanding Hawaii operation, plus daily mainland service from United, American, Delta and Alaska. Long-haul international coverage includes Tokyo, Seoul, Sydney, Auckland, Manila and Beijing. Inter-island flights to Maui, Kauai and the Big Island are frequent.

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Airlines flying from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL)

Major carriers: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest, United, Delta, American Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Southwest.

Popular destinations from Honolulu, Oahu (HNL)

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu?
Late August through early December (before Thanksgiving) and the second half of April typically produce the cheapest HNL fares, when leisure demand from the mainland dips. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the exact week each route bottoms out across both inter-island and transpacific carriers.
Which airlines fly out of HNL?
Hawaiian Airlines runs the largest hub, joined by Southwest's growing operation, plus United, American, Delta and Alaska on mainland routes. International carriers include Japan Airlines, ANA, Korean Air, Qantas, China Airlines and Philippine Airlines. Flightmussy compares all of them in one no-signup search.
How far is HNL from Waikiki?
HNL sits about 10 km west of Waikiki and 5 km west of downtown Honolulu. TheBus route 20 links the terminal to Waikiki for a small fare in 45-55 minutes, while taxis and rideshares cover the trip in 15-25 minutes depending on H-1 freeway traffic.
Are there direct flights from HNL to Asia?
Yes, daily nonstop service runs to Tokyo (HND, NRT), Osaka, Seoul (ICN), Sydney, Auckland, Manila and seasonally Beijing and Shanghai. Hawaiian, JAL, ANA, Korean Air, Qantas and Philippine Airlines compete on the major routes. Flightmussy lists every option and the 12-month heatmap shows when fares dip.

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