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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Japan

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$429
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$563
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$573
Sapporo
Sapporo1 stop$577
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$678
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$736
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$963
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$429
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$563
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$573
Sapporo
Sapporo1 stop$577
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$678
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$736
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$963
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Price, demand and travel trends for Honolulu to Japan flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from Honolulu to Japan cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from Honolulu to Japan are running about 5% higher than they were around this time last year, averaging $730 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from Honolulu to Japan right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Honolulu to Japan on KAYAK in the last week:

• Tokyo Narita (NRT) from $429
• Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) from $563
• Okinawa Naha (OKA) from $573
• Sapporo Chitose (CTS) from $577
• Nagoya Chubu Centrair Intl (NGO) from $644

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Japan?

April is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $647. Prices are highest in October, when average flight costs increase to around $901.

When is the best time to book flights from Honolulu to Japan?

Book your flights 24 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 12% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Japan is the cheapest to fly to from Honolulu?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Japan are:

• Tokyo Narita (NRT) from $691
• Oita (OIT) from $714
• Osaka Itami (ITM) from $717

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to Japan?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to Japan, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 16% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Honolulu to Japan?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Japan during the night with average prices of $662. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $853.

Key details for Honolulu to Japan flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$255
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 53% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Honolulu to Sapporo Chitose Airport

Flights from Honolulu to Japan: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to Japan 
michaelFlew with ANA-Mar 2026
Get to the airport early to experience the ANA lounge.
ChrisFlew with ANA-Mar 2026
I would say that for international flights, be prepared for a possibly very long walk to your gate after security check. Also, there is an agricultural check for leaving the islands that you have to queue up for before you even get inside the airport. So that is another delay to prepare for. Otherwise, it’s a typical flight, just leave yourself some extra time for these added steps.

Your Honolulu to Japan flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Honolulu to Japan?

    Yes. Fares from Honolulu to Japan are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $628 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Honolulu to Japan?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Honolulu to Japan have ranged from $628 to $1,021.

  • What are the main airports serving Japan?

    Japan has 80 airports. The three busiest are Tokyo Haneda (HND) (41% of arrivals), Tokyo Narita (NRT) (40%) and Osaka Kansai Intl (KIX) (8%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Honolulu to Japan?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, 5 airlines offer nonstop flights on this route:

    • Japan Airlines
    • Alaska Airlines
    • ANA
    • Delta
    • ZIPAIR

  • Where in Japan can I fly nonstop from Honolulu?

    You can fly nonstop from Honolulu to 3 destinations in Japan. Some of the most popular among KAYAK travelers include Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Honolulu to Japan?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Honolulu to Japan average $788 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • San Francisco (SFO) from $562
    • Incheon Intl (ICN) from $719
    • Tokyo Narita (NRT) from $722

  • How long is a flight from Honolulu to Japan?

    Nonstop flights take 9h 27m on average. The fastest scheduled flight takes 9h, from Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT).

  • How often are flights from Honolulu to Japan delayed and what's the average delay?

    9% of flights on this route are delayed by at least 15 minutes. The average delay is 2h 39m.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Honolulu to Japan?

    On flights from Honolulu to Japan you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in Japan?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmark in Japan is Akihabara Electric Town.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Honolulu to Japan?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Honolulu to Japan departs at 9:00 am and the latest departs at 3:55 pm. Nonstop flights take about 9h 27m.

  • If I am flying from Honolulu to Japan, will I need a passport and do I need to obtain a visa before my trip?

    In order to fly from Honolulu to Japan, you will need a passport that is valid for the duration of your intended stay in Japan. Make sure that your passport has at least one blank page for an entry immigration stamp. If you are traveling to Japan on vacation as a tourist and you do not plan on staying for more than 90 days in the country, you will not need a visa to travel to Japan.

  • If my flight from Honolulu to Japan arrives at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), what type of public transportation options will be available to take me to downtown Tokyo from the airport?

    One of the quickest ways to make the trip from the airport to downtown Tokyo is aboard the Narita Express light rail service that travels the distance from the airport to downtown is about 1h. The cost for this trip is around ¥3963 ($35).

  • Are there any airline lounges that are available for use at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    Three airlines that offer lounges at the airport include United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines. These are three great choices for lounges since all of these airlines offer nonstop service between Honolulu and Tokyo.

  • If I'm going to be taking my kids to Japan on my trip and I am renting a car at the airport, what are the rules regarding child seats in Japan?

    Any child that is six years old or younger needs to be in a car seat when they are riding in a car. While this is the only actual law regarding child seats, Japanese authorities do recommend that children two years old and younger ride in a rear-facing child seat and children four years old and older ride in a forward-facing child seat. They also recommend that children ride in a booster seat until they are at least eight years old.

Your guide to booking Honolulu to Japan flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 24 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 12% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for April when flights are typically cheapest and avoid October when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 16% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If arriving on time matters more than price, consider flying with one of the most punctual airlines on this route: ANA, Japan Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and ZIPAIR.
  • If you're looking to save, Tokyo Narita (NRT) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Honolulu. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Tokyo, which is the most popular destination in Japan. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Osaka, Kyoto and Sapporo.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Honolulu to Japan nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via San Francisco (SFO) is usually the cheapest.
  • If you are looking for a quick and convenient way to get from downtown Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), the bus line offered by The Bus makes the trip in around 22min for a cost of about $3.
  • If you plan on parking your vehicle at the airport before your flight to Japan, the airport in Honolulu offers an International Parking Garage. The garage sits right across from the International Arrivals Building and you can enter the garage from the Airport Access Road or via the vehicle bridge entrance on the top level of Terminal 1.
  • If you would like to exchange currency before you jump aboard your flight to Japan, the airport in Honolulu has six different currency exchange booths at the airport, including two inside of the International Terminal.
  • Since people often pack quite a bit before flying from Honolulu to Japan, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport offers baggage carts for rent in a variety of locations on the departures level. For those traveling through the International Terminal, the carts are free of charge for use.
  • If you are getting a ride to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, it is good to know that you can park in many of the parking lots right on the airport property for up to 15min free of charge.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Honolulu to Japan

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Honolulu to Japan? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.3
Japan AirlinesOverall score based on 1947 reviews
8.4Boarding
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.7Crew
7.7Food
Airline reviews

SAN-NRT was excellent experience with crew helping and assisting in all aspects of comfort. But NRT-BAN was not that comfortable with no blankets and pillows provided and treating it more like premier economy class. This has been the pattern I have observed where JAL uses non-trained crew, uncomfortable seats, restrooms not working, locking up window seats, business class comforts taken away on NRT-BAN route. Overall quality of service goes downhill on NRT-BAN flight. Not sure why?

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2026
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SAN-NRT was excellent experience with crew helping and assisting in all aspects of comfort. But NRT-BAN was not that comfortable with no blankets and pillows provided and treating it more like premier economy class. This has been the pattern I have observed where JAL uses non-trained crew, uncomfortable seats, restrooms not working, locking up window seats, business class comforts taken away on NRT-BAN route. Overall quality of service goes downhill on NRT-BAN flight. Not sure why?

I had a hard time checking in as my first and middle names lacked a space. The vendor spent a long time fixing it with the JAL. This should not have been a problem. Check in at ohare was good as Regina was very helpful and kind.

Dreamliner is an excellent aircraft. Great seats in business. Flight attendant Alex had a bored, sullen attitude in serving customers. Difficult to get his attention and very slow to respond to a simple request for water. Spoiled the experience a bit as the AA motto is “we’re here because of you”. Attitude needs some adjustment!

The best part was the staff. They are kind and gracious and made it a good flight.

Reasonable price, great service, highly recommended. i arrived well rested!

Since I traveled on my birthday, they gave me a gift and a card. How thoughtful and caring.

Flight crews are very attentive and polite. Cabin and toilets are clean. Food is above average for economy class. We missed our connecting flights because the first flight was delayed, the ground crews at Tokyo were very helpful, providing all the information and support (including cash for our train ticket) to get us to our destination. Very impressive. No wonder they are always at the top ten lists.

Japan Airlines was excellent as usual once on the plane. Cabin crew was wonderful as usual. Boarding was solid on the Honolulu leg. For Thai Airways the boarding was less organized. I was in an earlier group but they weren’t clear with the numbers or instructions. Flight crew from Japan to Thailand was very good.

Japan airlines is excellent. I had a great flight with them, and they are the consummate professionals. I booked my flight through Kayak and they sent it on to Underpricer. That felt really scammy. My Oneworld number would not attach to the reservation and I could not choose a seat. I called Japan Airlines and got one but it was in the back. Later I drove to the airport and worked with the excellent agents there to find a better one. Later that day, I got a phone call from Underpricer trying to upsell me the option of choosing a seat. It felt like a Spirit Airlines level crappy move. The flight itself was exactly as nice as you would expect from JAL. The meal was good and the flight crew was awesome.

Flight attendants did great job for the families who has toddlers. One of toddlers behind us was crying for 4 hours straight and they helped the parents very well. and flight meal was delicious

All was great on flight to Tokyo. The ROOM setup was very comfortable. Definitely will try to do again.

I thought I purchased premium economy but got an economy seating for an expensive airfare from Kayak. Not able to pay extra to upgrade at all

Suite lounge in Honolulu is the best lounge in Honolulu. I love the huge bathrooms in ANA first Class on the A380 Honu plane. Japanese meal was outstanding and service was amazing. Everything was just excellent. Can’t wait to fly again

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

The food was not great; but I don’t expect much from airline food. However, the staff was incredible! I had gotten to the gate when I realized I had left my computer at the security checkpoint! I told a staff member and she said, “well, you will miss this flight if you go back to get it” It was a long way from the gate. I asked if I might get on the next flight. She sent for another staff member, and he took me to the gate desk. He found an open seat, and said,”okay, go run to get your computer, I will get you a new boarding pass.” I rran back, retrieved my computer, and returned to the gate. It was closed, but I found the gate nearby where the next ANA flight was leaving. Another staff member was ready for me, and printed me a new pass, and even made sure I still had an aisle seat that I requested! I got in line and continued my trip. These people are amazing, helpful, and friendly. My trip could have been ruined, or postponed at a great expense, but they saved the day! 5 stars!!!!

Suite lounge in Honolulu is very exclusive and boarding from the lounge into the plane is unique. First suites were huge and comfortable. Japanese meal is like a high end omakase meal. All the staff were very kind and provided sophisticated service. Fast Track upon landing was appreciated but not needed this time because immigration was so empty and easy.

Warm the bread. Movies: better choices to include Chinese movies options or some of the older winners of flim festival

Everything was great. Wifi was down,but that didn't matter to me.

This was a large plane with an upper deck. It seems like business was upstairs. If it was a US airline then I would say I sat in economy plus, but I think it was just economy. Though since ANA would not allow me to choose seats for the price it may have been plus. Lots of movies to choose from, and good service.

Traveling with family should be sitted together. On our connecting flight we were all scattered.

DL486 could not get to the gate due to jet bridge malfunction. We moved gates. The connecting flight of LAX to MCO was not communicated with. Even though we were in the same terminal, DL482 left without about 10 of us, including a mother and her 3 children. I got to the gate at 7:34 am which is past the 7:20 am last call for a 7:35 am departure. Had they waited 5 minutes, all of us would have made it on board.

Not really a “Delta” problem but worth mentioning: Boarding was a difficult process. TSA seemed understaffed and Pre-Check took longer than regular TSA. The supervisor was frazzled and yelled at travelers. Once through TSA, we had to put our carry-ons through another x-ray machine. Then queue up to board with both boarding pass and ID. Then, when we got to the stairs on the tarmac, we had to show our boarding pass again. Maybe this is just normal for Kona since the terminal is outdoors (but still a “secured” area).

Staff at the check-in counter were friendly, happy and helpful. They tagged our bags and sent us to “bag drop off” but were not very clear about where that was. The airport was busy we headed off in what we thought was the right direction until a gentleman waved us down and actually came after us. He was the baggage handler for Delta and recognized our “deer in the headlights “ look-he brought us to the right area (which was marked as the Southwest Airlines Drop Off) and sent us on our way. Wonderful guy, low key and working with a big smile on his face. Loved it. Loved him.

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

Delay in SLC jammed us up in Chicago. Got caught up in rush hour traffic

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Standard economy seats on Deltas 767 were better than Alaska premium seats on their 737 MAX9; more legroom, wider seats. Entertainment was great, no ipad or phone required. Could have included a meal service.

This flight landed early, but deplaned late. We were stuck sitting and waiting for a gate for over an hour

Delta flights are great. Easy boarding, friendly crew, great entertainment system. The food/snack choices could be a little better, especially on 4+ hour flights, but still better than most other airlines.

It was for the most part a 10/10 they said they had entertainment options but all they had was old movies for streaming from the mid 2010’s so like 10 years ago

all good for a very budget flight - well priced and excellent service. Will fly again

I appreciate the economy price of the tickets. The long flight made the comfort level on the lower average side. Wi-Fi connection was not consistent but working. Overall, I would fly again with zip air but next time get the flat, premium seats with the amount of money I would save otherwise.

You get what you pay for and nothing more. Wanted a cheap flight and that’s exactly what I got, though it’s human nature to wanting to feel like you got a good deal as well. There was none of that here. I was cheap and they were too. Got to my destination safely and that’s all that really matters.

Nice service. I wish it could provide hot water on the flight.

Wifi could have been better. Arrived 55 mins earlier than scheduled :)

Best part are two crying babies throughout the whole 11 hour trip

Inflight WiFi would lose connection when you don't continuously use it, and would sometimes be difficult to reconnect. Food quality could be a bit better. Other than that, it was excellent.

i requested refund and among $800 i got refunded 100 bucks :) how can it be possible?

Staff didn't speak much English but were attentive. Not one time was I offered a snack or complimentary drink.

Job well done, being treated for good and helping a lot . thanks you so much till will meet against.

My flight from Honolulu (UA 1221) was on a very old 757, no video monitors anywhere. If you wanted to watch a movie, you needed to do so using the United app on one’s phone. WiFi was $8 for Mileage Plus members; I demurred, choosing to spend my time reading a novel using the Kindle app on my Samsung S26. The meal was okay … Breakfast on any domestic airline is so-so as a rule and this one was no exception. The best part of the meal was the fruit plate and the warm croissant. The highlight: The flight left on time and arrived early.

Excellent flight. On time. Great staff. Clean and crisp cabin.

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Overall, the flight was good. Lounge access should be with all business class tickets.

Both the WIFI and entertainment did not work for 2.5h

Very good - being handicap it was very hard for me in a center aisle bulkhead seat that Zi was assigned think it was 29-G as I had a hard time opening the entertainment screen and tray table. 30-G would have maid it easier. I was assign 29-G as it was the only handicap seat without being charged even though I was handicap (disability)

Comfortable and efficient crew. But did not have my ginger ale

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