Question 1

I’m traveling to Big Island. Which airport should I choose when booking flights to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The best airport for passengers traveling to Big Island will probably depend on the reason for your trip. If you’re going mainly for the resorts and beaches on the West Kona side, then the best airport is Kona International Airport. If you’re going for the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, then the best airport is Hilo International Airport.

Question 2

I want to hike in Hawaii. Which island should I travel to?

Accepted Answer

Kauai, Big Island, Molokai, Oahu, and Maui are the best islands in Hawaii for hiking. Big Island, Oahu, and Maui are all served by major international airports with nonstop flights from the continent. Kauai and Molokai also have airports, but travelers from the States will need to travel to Honolulu (in Oahu) first, and then take an inter-island flight to their final destination.

Question 3

How can I travel from the Honolulu airport to Waikiki beach?

Accepted Answer

Waikiki Beach is less than 20 min from the Honolulu Airport. You can travel by private shuttle ($18 per person on average), taxi ($30 per ride on average), or you can use a rideshare service ($23-30 per ride on average). If you’re planning on exploring the island beyond Waikiki, you can rent a car at the airport. You’ll find offices for Avis, Budget, Hertz, National, and Enterprise at the baggage claim area.

Question 4

Which airports in Hawaii are closer to the beach?

Accepted Answer

The airports in Hawaii closest to the beach are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu on Oahu island (13 min to Ala Moana Beach Park), Kona International Airport on Big Island (7 min to Wawaloli Beach Park), and Kahului Airport on Maui island (6 min to Kanaha Beach Park).

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to Hawaii. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Hawaii-USHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Hawaii is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Hawaii-USHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to Hawaii with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Hawaii-USHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

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 the United States to Hawaii up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/United-States-US0/Hawaii-USHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

Which airlines fly most frequently to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

United States and Hawaii are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Hawaiian Airlines (1,494 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (1,452 flights per week), and Japan Airlines (989 flights per week).

Question 10

How many airports are there in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 airports in Hawaii. The busiest airport is Honolulu Airport (HNL), with 51% of all flights arriving there.

Question 11

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Hawaii is Kahului Airport (OGG), with an average flight price of $235.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Hawaii is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $556. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $681 on average.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $387 on average. Morning departures are around 5% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Hawaii is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $475.

Question 14

What is the cheapest flight to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Hawaii from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Kailua-Kona, at $188 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Honolulu (HNL) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $234.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Hawaii is October, when tickets cost $451 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,033 and $771 respectively.

Question 16

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Hawaii, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 6% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Question 17

How many cities have direct flights to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

From the United States, there are direct flights to Hawaii from 35 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Honolulu, with 2,438 direct flights each week.

Question 18

How many direct flights to Hawaii are there each day?

Accepted Answer

There are around 1,293 direct flights from within United States to Hawaii every day. Most flights (48%) depart in the morning.

Question 19

How many direct flights to Hawaii are there each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 9,045 direct flights from within United States to Hawaii. The most common day for departures is Thursday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Question 20

How long is the flight to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Hawaii takes 7h 19m, covering a distance of 3255 miles. The shortest route is San Jose (SJC) to Kahului (OGG) with an average flight time of 5h 13m.

Question 21

How many long-haul flights are there to Hawaii each week?

Accepted Answer

Each week there are around 274 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), 2,891 medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) and 5,880 short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Hawaii. The most long-haul flights depart from Denver.

Question 22

What are the most popular destinations in Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Honolulu (59% of total searches to Hawaii). The next most popular destinations are Kahului (22%) and Kailua-Kona (11%). Searches for flights to Lihue (8%) and to Hilo (0%) are also popular.

Question 23

How much is a flight to Hawaii?

Accepted Answer

A flight to Hawaii costs $386 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $47 for the route Hana (HNM) to Kahului (OGG). The most popular routes on KAYAK are San Diego to Honolulu which costs $517 on average, and Los Angeles to Honolulu, which costs $415 on average.

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