Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Honolulu International Airport is located in Honolulu. The city runs on the UTC-10 timezone and is five hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Fort Lauderdale to HNL.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like March? Popular periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is about 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
75% of flights taking off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Book a hotel near HNL if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport flight.
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Honolulu International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Honolulu. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport is 230 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 408 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to HNL, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Honolulu. July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport (HNL), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Lock in a Fort Lauderdale to HNL plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Honolulu to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport in February when temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Honolulu
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Honolulu right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Honolulu International Airport:
Pacific Ocean and Waikiki Beach are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Honolulu travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Pearl Harbour.
Explore more of the United States
Kahului is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Honolulu. Around 161 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Palaau State Park, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kīhei is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres east of Honolulu. No journey is complete without dropping by Kihei Regional Park, Maalaea Beach and Lipoa Street Beach.