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16:20 - 05:50SYD-HNL
9h 30mdirect
08:20 - 14:40HNL-SYD
10h 20mdirect
$560Jetstar
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Mon, 16 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
16:20 - 05:50SYD-HNL
9h 30mdirect
08:20 - 14:40HNL-SYD
10h 20mdirect
$562Jetstar
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Wed, 18 Jun - Wed, 18 Jun
14:30 - 22:10SYD-HNL
28h 40m1 stop
08:20 - 14:45HNL-SYD
10h 25mdirect
Sat, 29 Mar - Sat, 5 Apr
06:00 - 22:10SYD-HNL
13h 10m1 stop
08:20 - 15:40HNL-SYD
10h 20mdirect
Sun, 30 Mar - Thu, 3 Apr
06:00 - 22:10SYD-HNL
12h 10m1 stop
23:55 - 11:45HNL-SYD
15h 50m1 stop
$886Fiji Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Sat, 17 May
14:30 - 22:10SYD-HNL
28h 40m1 stop
12:00 - 21:50HNL-SYD
36h 50m2 stops
$894Fiji Airways
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Sat, 8 Mar - Tue, 11 Mar
21:40 - 10:35SYD-HNL
9h 55mdirect
12:00 - 19:45HNL-SYD
10h 45mdirect
$1,024Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, 15 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
21:40 - 10:40SYD-HNL
10h 00mdirect
12:00 - 19:45HNL-SYD
10h 45mdirect
$1,037Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, 6 Mar - Mon, 10 Mar
20:25 - 09:50SYD-HNL
9h 25mdirect
12:00 - 18:30HNL-SYD
10h 30mdirect
$1,118Qantas Airways
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Wed, 7 May - Sat, 17 May
20:25 - 09:50SYD-HNL
9h 25mdirect
12:00 - 18:30HNL-SYD
10h 30mdirect
$1,173Qantas Airways
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Flights from Sydney to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Honolulu, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Honolulu, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Honolulu is August, where tickets cost $663 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,574 and $1,229 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Honolulu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$287
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (66% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Sydney to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to Honolulu 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSYD-HNLOct 2024
This was our first time to fly from Sydney, and it was as good as it could have been.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSYD-HNLJan 2024
Sydney airport is real convenient - with access for family members up until the SYD signage pre-security. If you need to go through visitor immigration at HNL, and catch another flight onwards, then please allow for ~3hours layover. The bags need to be picked up post-immigration, dropped off at transit baggage and then there’s a long walk to terminal 1 to reach gates for B, C and beyond (A gates are first). Having just 2 hours layover cuts it close.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Honolulu

  • What dining options are there in the Sydney Airport?

    The widest range of dining options is in the food court located in Terminal 1. There you can find cuisine styles from all around the world and the space to relax with your bags. If you’re looking for a coffee or a snack to grab and go before your flight, you can find the coffee chains Viaggio Espresso or Veloce Espresso near most gates.

  • How do I travel from the Honolulu International Airport into the city?

    There is limited ground transport around Oahu and the easiest way to get around is by using taxis or rental cars. “The Bus” is Oahu’s main transport from the airport to Oahu landmarks, or there are a number of bus systems that stop at the airport. Many hotels also offer airport shuttle transfers, so it's recommended to check with your accommodation before making alternative arrangements.

  • What hotels in Honolulu are near the airport?

    Honolulu International Airport is only a 12-minute car ride from the city and there are a range of accommodation options within a 10-minute drive. However, if you’re looking for a hotel within walking distance of the airport, then you can look at the Airport Honolulu Hotel with an outdoor pool or the Best Western with its Fitness Centre.

  • How can I travel through the Sydney Airport?

    Once you’ve arrived at Sydney airport, you can use the free airport shuttle bus to get between the terminals. For those who have flown into Sydney to transfer to an international flight to Honolulu, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer their own transfer services for frequent-flyers.

  • What’s the usual checked luggage limit for economy flights to Honolulu from Sydney?

    Your luggage limit will depend on the airline and package you choose. For example, Jetstar flights come with no checked luggage but the option to add a bag at check-in. Full-service airlines like All Nippon Airways (ANA) offer two 23 kg checked bags. Meanwhile, Fiji Airways offers multiple fare packages, with Lite providing no checked luggage and Plus providing two 30 kg bags.

  • What are some common cities for stopovers between Sydney and Honolulu?

    If you prefer itineraries with stopovers, consider booking with Japan Airlines or Fiji Airways. Japan Airlines flights stop at Tokyo Airport (HND), while Fiji Airways flights stop at Nadi Airport (NAN). Other common stopover cities include Melbourne, LA and Incheon.

  • Do kids need child car seats to travel from the airport?

    You must abide by Hawaii’s child car seat laws. This means children under the age of 10 must use a child car seat or booster appropriate for their age and size. Most airlines don’t count child car seats toward your luggage limit. However, you will need to let your airline know that you’ll be bringing one.

  • Do I need a visa to travel to Honolulu?

    Australian citizens must obtain a visa or visa waiver to fly to Hawaii. As it is an American state, most Australian citizens can obtain an ESTA, which you can apply for online for a small fee. It’s best to apply well before your planned travel date. If you meet the entry conditions, an ESTA entitles you to visits of up to 3 months in the US, with a maximum of 6 months per year. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Honolulu was $179 for a one-way ticket and $349 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Honolulu?

    Sydney airport is called Sydney Kingsford Smith and the only airport in Honolulu is Honolulu.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Honolulu?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Honolulu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Honolulu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Honolulu?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Honolulu, Fiji Airways or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Honolulu are Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $928 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,266 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Sydney to Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Sydney 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 Sydney to Honolulu?

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

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

    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 to Honolulu from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $314 or less one-way and $745 or less round-trip.
  • When booking your flight from Sydney to Honolulu, know that you will be flying into the Daniel K Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu International airport, the largest airport in Hawaii. The airport is located on Oahu Island. Here you can find flights run by local Hawaiian Airlines to the other islands, depending on where you are staying.
  • For those travelling with children, there are a number of play areas throughout Sydney Airport. The McDonalds outside of Gate 50 has a smaller play area for younger children as well as a playground. Viaggio Café outside Gate 32 also has a play area so you can sit and have a cup of coffee while your kids have fun.
  • To get to the airport for your flight from Sydney to Honolulu, the fastest mode of transport is the Airport Link Train with stops in the city centre. Alternatively, you could take one of the other public train lines to other parts of the city. It takes approximately 20 minutes to travel to Sydney Airport from the city centre.
  • If you are travelling to Sydney Airport with your own vehicle and need a place to park your car while you're away, you can head to the P7 parking building for long-term parking. Book in advance on the airport website to use the Maroon Guaranteed Space closer to the airport terminal.
  • For those who need to check their emails after their long-haul flight or have some work to do before you can relax, you can use one of the airport’s business centres with wifi, computer stations, postal services, and fax or photocopying services. There are also charging stations throughout the terminal.
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) is a primary hub for three major Australian airlines: Qantas, Virgin and Jetstar. Honolulu Airport (HNL) is a hub for Hawaiian Airlines and Asia Pacific Airlines.
  • If you enjoy the added legroom and priority service associated with premium economy fares, note that not all carriers have a premium economy cabin for flights on this route. Japan Airlines, Delta and United Airlines do offer premium economy fares.
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Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Honolulu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Jetstar, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 186 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.5Crew
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024NAN - CHC
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

I would like diabetic options for food. Seating was a little tight. Everything else went smooth

Good service because of wheelchair. Tight seats. Some announcements were hard to hear or understand. No directions for working the seat video or meanings of the icons. Coming into the country and changing planes was terrible with long lines and few desks open at the end. I had to go through twice because they found my tiny knife with fingernail scissors and file, when they scanned my checked luggage, and in order to keep it. I had to go through that long line a second time. Going home the luggage was checked all the way through

The check in at Kansai Airport was horrible. Check in didn’t begin until 1745 at which time the line was already at least an hour long. Given the time of year more consideration should’ve been given to the larger volume of travelers. Also there was an unnecessary sheet of paper that we needed to fill out when there’s kiosk machines available. As if that wasn’t enough, I was seated next to a teenager that seemed to have a panic attack or nightmare and was awakened when he began tapping my shoulder, then hugged his mother who was seated two seats away. I couldn’t sleep for the remainder of the flight after that.

Service was so slow. I didn't get enough food and drink.

WiFi was not working thus the entertainment system did not work! Over 5 hours with nothing.

The extra leg room seat I paid a premium for was not at all what I expected. Everytime the person in front of me reclined the seat my food fell off the tray. The person behind me kept putting her knee in my back.

Some staff were very nice. Others were whatever. Plane was 2 hours delayed. Food was absolutely horrible. Nobody likes a turkey croissant. Gross. Serve something healthy and Hawaiian. Free internet was awesome but we only got that because we were 2 hours delayed. That should be standard on all flights, free internet. Luckily we made our connection but the plane on the connecting flight was ancient and had screws missing from the engine cowling. That plane needs to be retired.

They canceled our flight and reboot us for a later flight which threw off the rest of our plans

Check the condition of the seats because the recline for sleeping does not work

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

Maybe add a seat trade app for flyers that didn’t get seats together

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

There's just no way to sit fully upright and comfortably in these seats. There needs to be 2 more inches of room, and that's not something that only one person on the flight needs - the whole flight needs 2 more inches of room. If that means you sell 6 less seats, so be it. It's too close for anyone. Forcing people to pay for "premium" economy just to get "barely enough space to breathe" isn't really an answer to that.

The crew were very nice. The Chocolate is good and v there’s no entertainment. Thanks

The crew were very nice. I would have appreciated a pillow for comfort. I had a special meal that was sloppy, but the salad was great. Thanks

I liked all the informational texts. I always knew where to go and when .

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

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