Travelling from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Papeete Airport (PPT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport is 5 hours 50 minutes.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HNL to PPT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Alaska Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HNL to PPT flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport. These are the top stopovers between HNL and PPT:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Papeete Airport (PPT)
Currently, 346 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 710 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from HNL to PPT by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from HNL to PPT by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from HNL arrive at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
Honolulu International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near HNL:
Arriving at Papeete Airport (PPT)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PPT if you have a late Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Papeete Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Avis, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Papeete and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Papeete Airport about four weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Papeete Airport (PPT)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Papeete. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Papeete is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Honolulu International Airport to Papeete Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HNL to PPT in August. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.