Flying from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore the options for booking a flight from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) taking off from either of these.
8 hours 30 minutes is the average duration of a direct Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight.
Honolulu is five hours behind Houston. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located in Honolulu, which runs on the UTC-10 timezone.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights every week between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). This is the busiest route, with United Airlines offering a 9:30am departure from IAH to HNL.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Houston to HNL.
With more travellers during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) operate out of this terminal.
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport departing from IAH.
United Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from IAH to HNL.
With 66.67% of services landing as planned, United Airlines is the leading performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
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Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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Most flights that depart William P. Hobby Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 81.06%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight.
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Honolulu. The time it takes to get there in a cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
It'll take around 3 hours if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 149 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 284 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Houston to HNL, book your ticket 11 months before your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
July is when most people book flights from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Plan your visit to Honolulu in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Book a Houston to HNL plane ticket departing in September if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Honolulu to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
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