Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is 20 hours behind Gold Coast.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your OOL to HNL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. These are the top stopovers between OOL and HNL:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight is Rs68,486. A return plane ticket is currently Rs135,735. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from OOL to HNL. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from OOL to HNL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Gold Coast Airport, 74.82% of flights complete their journey on time.
Gold Coast Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to OOL:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. Stay at 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 usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
From Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Honolulu is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is May, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Honolulu based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 27ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from OOL to HNL in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 24ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Honolulu is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometres north-west of Honolulu, a trip to Pearl City will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
Around 338 kilometres south-east of Honolulu, Hilo is another essential stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum.