Travelling from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 10 hours 33 minutes. Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney 21 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport start at 08:15 — the first with Jetstar. The latest flight in the day is the 21:40 service with Hawaiian Airlines. Overall, there are 17 weekly services from HNL to SYD.
Travelling during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
One easy trip from HNL to SYD is all it takes to get to Sydney, Australia. You'll have a range of carriers that provide direct flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, including:
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To look at your options for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HNL and SYD include:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is $156. The cheapest price for a return flight is $411. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get cheap flight tickets from HNL to SYD, reserve your journey 10 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Travelling from central Honolulu to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport takes about 2 hours and 58 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 27 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from HNL to SYD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Sydney right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from HNL to SYD:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Winston Hills Lions Park, Rumsey Rose Garden and Westmead Hospital: Emergency Room are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Sydney itinerary.
Complete your Sydney trip with hotels and a car rental
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