Travelling from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is 23 hours behind Christchurch.
Your CHC to HNL flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Christchurch Airport to Honolulu International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between CHC and HNL:
San Francisco International Airport
Sydney Airport
Auckland International Airport
Handy information about Christchurch Airport (CHC)
Of all flights leaving Christchurch Airport, 76% touch down on time at their destination.
To reach Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch, it takes about 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Christchurch Airport to Honolulu International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CHC:
Arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Christchurch Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Honolulu International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Honolulu's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Honolulu International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Honolulu. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Christchurch Airport to Honolulu International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Honolulu in March.
Lock in your flight from Christchurch Airport to Honolulu International Airport for September if you'd like to go to Honolulu during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CHC to HNL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) on average.