Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 55 minutes.
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is 21 hours behind Melbourne.
Take your pick of four weekly Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flights. The 15:45 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 16:50.
To ensure you catch your MEL to HNL flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Jetstar is your gateway to discovering Honolulu (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport offered by this popular airline.
Most travellers choose to fly with Jetstar on this route.
Jetstar is the most punctual carrier that offers MEL to HNL flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MEL and HNL include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Auckland Airport
Narita International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Currently, 212 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 391 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MEL to HNL.
Plan your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on time.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MEL:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Honolulu's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around two weeks in advance.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to central Honolulu has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
It typically takes 3 hours if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Honolulu based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Honolulu during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MEL to HNL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Honolulu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. Around 16 kilometres north-west of Honolulu, a trip to Pearl City will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Honolulu, Hilo is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum.