Travelling from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where great travel stories take off. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL).
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located in Honolulu. The city is in the UTC-10 timezone and is 21 hours behind Melbourne.
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is the busiest route, with 3 direct services each week. Get from MEL to HNL on Jetstar's 3:45pm flight.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to HNL.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
Qantas is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport taking off from MEL.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between MEL and HNL is Qantas.
Jetstar is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to HNL leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Schedule a stopover during your journey at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) out of Avalon Airport.
With public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 2 hours 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 50 minutes.
Unwind before your Melbourne to HNL flight at a hotel close to Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can roll out of bed and arrive at the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them landing right on cue.
About Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Consider booking a hotel near HNL if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
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You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Central Honolulu is roughly 6 kilometres from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 3 hours.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is 197 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 398 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To score cheap flights from Melbourne to HNL, book your ticket two months before your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). July is when most people visit Honolulu. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
When booking your Melbourne to HNL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in February when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Honolulu
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There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour are top attractions which should feature on every Honolulu itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
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