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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$478
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$593
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$630
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$676
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$785
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$823
Miyazaki
Miyazaki1 stop$924
Tokyo
Tokyononstop$478
Osaka
Osaka1 stop$593
Okinawa
Okinawa1 stop$630
Fukuoka
Fukuoka1 stop$676
Hiroshima
Hiroshima1 stop$785
Takamatsu
Takamatsu1 stop$823
Miyazaki
Miyazaki1 stop$924
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to Japan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Honolulu to Japan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Honolulu to Japan flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Japan from Honolulu found in the last 5 days was to Tokyo, at $538 round-trip. The most popular route is from Honolulu (HNL) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $538.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Japan?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $819 on average. Morning departures are around 8% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Japan is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $933.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Honolulu to Japan?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $1,031 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Honolulu to Japan?

The cheapest month for flights from Honolulu to Japan is January, when tickets cost $628 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $835 and $825 respectively.

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Japan on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Honolulu to Japan. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Honolulu to Japan?

To get a below average price on the flight from Honolulu to Japan, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 26% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$196
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Honolulu to Tokyo Narita 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.

FAQs - booking Japan flights

  • 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.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Honolulu to Japan?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Honolulu to Japan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Honolulu to Japan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Honolulu to Japan is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Honolulu to Japan?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Honolulu to Japan with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Honolulu to Japan?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Honolulu to Japan up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Japan

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Honolulu to the following destinations at these prices or less: Tokyo $486 one-way - $1,117 round-trip; Tokyo $341 one-way - $912 round-trip
  • 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 1911 reviews
8.2Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.4Boarding
7.7Food
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

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

10.0 ExcellentChris, Aug 2026
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Since I traveled on my birthday, they gave me a gift and a card. How thoughtful and caring.

Our flight was canceled, then they moved us to a different flight number yet we didn’t receive notifications timely. We had to find out the latest on our own / later AA sent a text with the updated info..

They didn't tell me they changed my flight. So I got confused on what happened to my flight.

It was good overall. What I liked most was the restrooms. Compared to other airlines, the restrooms seem larger and look clean. The seats also look clean. The attendants are nice, except one time during the flight. I was sitting on aisle and a man sitting window. He asked an attendant for a snack. She told him to go ahead and get some snack from the section with food storage (I am not sure how it is called). So, I had to get up to let him get out from his seat. Why she did not bring him some snacks so that I would not have to move, I do not know... I was kind of surprised how inconsiderate the attendant was.

JOKE of a company with the most Ridiculous policies. JAL is amazing, KAYAK/UNDERPRICER is the worst company I have ever dealt with, NEVER AGAIN

Overall, a solid flight experience. Boarding was quick and efficient, even with a full and overbooked flight. The flight crew did a great job providing attentive and friendly service throughout. I flew in economy, and while the seats were acceptable, they could definitely use more cushioning, especially for a 14-hour flight. By the end, it was quite uncomfortable to remain seated. Legroom was also limited, particularly with a bag stored under the seat and the passenger in front reclining. That said, everything else went smoothly, and I appreciated the professionalism of the crew.

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

Excellent. There were setbacks, but it had nothing to do with the crew. Mostly, mechanical which delayed our flight.

It was so disappointed trip by unexpected company's fault delay. It had taken 3 hours delay for mechanical maintenance plus another 3 hours for bad weather.

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.

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.

Not much food service - comfort + seat wasn’t that comfortable

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.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

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

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.

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