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Cheap Flights to Honolulu
United States • HNL • 3 routes covered
Adults
+12 years old
Children
2-11 years old
Infants
Under 2 years
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Flights to Honolulu (HNL)
Honolulu sits on the island of Oahu and serves as the cultural and historical heart of Hawaii. Most travelers arrive expecting Waikiki Beach and find a richer, more layered destination — one that includes Pearl Harbor, ancient volcanic craters, world-class surf breaks, and a food culture shaped by Native Hawaiian, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Portuguese, and Chinese influences.
Waikiki remains the iconic beach destination, with its protected swimming, surfing schools, and mile of high-rise hotels. But Oahu offers far more once you leave town. Diamond Head Crater offers a moderate hike with sweeping views. The North Shore, an hour away, is home to legendary winter surf breaks like Pipeline and Sunset Beach, plus laid-back Haleiwa town and the famous Giovanni's shrimp truck.
Pearl Harbor is essential and moving — the USS Arizona Memorial sits above the sunken battleship where over 1,100 sailors remain entombed. Tickets are free but must be reserved online weeks in advance. The Polynesian Cultural Center on the windward side offers an in-depth introduction to Pacific Island cultures, while Iolani Palace downtown is the only royal palace on US soil.
Honolulu (HNL) is reached by direct flights from West Coast cities (5 to 6 hours) and most major US hubs. East Coast travelers typically face a long single-segment flight or a connection in California. Hawaii has a year-round mild climate, but the shoulder seasons of April-June and September-November offer the best balance of weather, crowds, and prices.
Cheap flights to Honolulu from these cities
Airports serving Honolulu
Top things to do in Honolulu
- Waikiki Beach
- Diamond Head State Monument
- Pearl Harbor National Memorial
- North Shore
- Hanauma Bay
- Iolani Palace
- Manoa Falls
Travel tips for Honolulu
- Fares drop noticeably in the last two weeks of April and again in September and October.
- Hanauma Bay requires a timed reservation booked in advance and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Inter-island hops to Maui, Kauai and the Big Island are short and cheap — ask about adding one to your ticket.
Popular routes from Honolulu
About flights to Honolulu
Fares into HNL move with the season and with how far ahead you book. Flying midweek instead of Friday or Sunday, shifting your dates by a day or two, and booking four to eight weeks out all reduce the price. Our agents also hold consolidator and unpublished fares that do not appear in online results.
April through early June and September through November — the sweet spot between winter rains, holiday crowds and peak summer pricing.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
The lowest one-way fare we have recorded recently is $189 from Los Angeles. Prices vary considerably by origin city, season and how far ahead you book — run a search above for live pricing on your dates, or call us for a free quote.
We cover 3 routes into HNL, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle. If your departure city is not listed, call us — our agents can price any origin.
Waikiki Beach, Diamond Head State Monument, Pearl Harbor National Memorial, North Shore, Hanauma Bay are among the highlights, along with Iolani Palace and Manoa Falls.