Flying from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): What you need to know
Honolulu is 18 hours behind Shanghai. Honolulu International Airport is located in Honolulu, which follows the UTC-10 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to HNL, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Shanghai to HNL that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PVG and HNL include:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG reach their destination without delay.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport with a stop at Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND). A main stopover between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and HNL, it's a good opportunity to enjoy some downtime before continuing your journey.
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to HNL flight:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 85% of them arriving as planned.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Reserve a hotel near HNL if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport flight.
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
Honolulu International Airport to the centre of Honolulu is about 6 kilometres. If you're getting a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport is Rs107,955. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs201,268. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to HNL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Honolulu. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport (HNL), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Shanghai to HNL plane ticket departing in September if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Honolulu to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 18ºC and 25ºC.
More about Honolulu
Start your Honolulu trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Honolulu International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Honolulu visit isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions worth exploring include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 161 kilometres east of Honolulu, a trip to Kahului will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Palaau State Park, Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kīhei is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres east of Honolulu. No trip is complete without seeing Kihei Regional Park, Maalaea Beach and Lipoa Street Beach.
