Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 35 minutes.
Honolulu's timezone is UTC-10, making Honolulu 21 hours behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your MEL to HNL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as December? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Qantas offers direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Honolulu — and maybe even more of the United States if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Qantas on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates MEL to HNL flights is Qantas. Its services land as planned 76.92% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MEL and HNL include:
Sydney Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Auckland International Airport
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
63% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport make it to their destination on time.
To reach Melbourne Tullamarine Airport from central Melbourne, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MEL:
Arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
Grab a Honolulu International Airport rental car and discover Honolulu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Honolulu International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
When to fly to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Honolulu. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Honolulu International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MEL to HNL in February. Temperatures average between 18ºC and 25ºC then.