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Cheap Flight Deals from Kingsford Smith to Honolulu (SYD-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kingsford Smith to Honolulu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Honolulu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Honolulu.
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5:25 pm - 6:00 amSYD-HNL
9h 35mnonstop
8:15 am - 3:35 pmHNL-SYD
10h 20mnonstop
$352Jetstar
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Mon, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 28
5:25 pm - 6:00 amSYD-HNL
9h 35mnonstop
8:15 am - 3:35 pmHNL-SYD
10h 20mnonstop
$359Jetstar
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Mon, Mar 17 - Fri, Mar 28
5:25 pm - 6:00 amSYD-HNL
9h 35mnonstop
8:15 am - 7:55 amHNL-SYD
26h 40m1 stop
Fri, Jan 31 - Wed, Mar 5
5:25 pm - 6:00 amSYD-HNL
9h 35mnonstop
8:15 am - 7:25 amHNL-SYD
26h 10m1 stop
Mon, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 19
1:15 pm - 9:10 pmSYD-HNL
27h 55m2 stops
10:55 pm - 10:10 pmHNL-SYD
27h 15m2 stops
$501Fiji Airways
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Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 29
6:00 am - 10:10 pmSYD-HNL
13h 10m1 stop
10:55 pm - 12:30 pmHNL-SYD
40h 35m2 stops
$507Fiji Airways
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Sun, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 13
8:25 pm - 9:50 amSYD-HNL
9h 25mnonstop
12:00 pm - 6:30 pmHNL-SYD
10h 30mnonstop
$597Qantas Airways
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Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
9:40 pm - 10:35 amSYD-HNL
9h 55mnonstop
12:00 pm - 7:45 pmHNL-SYD
10h 45mnonstop
$599Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 15
8:35 pm - 9:15 amSYD-HNL
9h 40mnonstop
11:00 am - 6:20 pmHNL-SYD
10h 20mnonstop
$601Qantas Airways
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Wed, Feb 19 - Wed, Feb 26
9:40 pm - 10:40 amSYD-HNL
10h 00mnonstop
12:10 pm - 7:45 pmHNL-SYD
10h 35mnonstop
$612Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Feb 20 - Wed, Feb 26

Flights from Sydney to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Honolulu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Honolulu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Honolulu, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Honolulu, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Wednesday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Honolulu is August, where tickets cost $413 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $981 and $776 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Honolulu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Honolulu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$162
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 66% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to Honolulu

When to book flights from Sydney to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Sydney to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Sydney to Honolulu 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSYD-HNLOct 2024
This was our first time to fly from Sydney, and it was as good as it could have been.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesSYD-HNLJan 2024
Sydney airport is real convenient - with access for family members up until the SYD signage pre-security. If you need to go through visitor immigration at HNL, and catch another flight onwards, then please allow for ~3hours layover. The bags need to be picked up post-immigration, dropped off at transit baggage and then there’s a long walk to terminal 1 to reach gates for B, C and beyond (A gates are first). Having just 2 hours layover cuts it close.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Honolulu

  • What dining options are there in the Sydney Airport?

    The widest range of dining options is in the food court located in Terminal 1. There you can find cuisine styles from all around the world and the space to relax with your bags. If you’re looking for a coffee or a snack to grab and go before your flight, you can find the coffee chains Viaggio Espresso or Veloce Espresso near most gates.

  • How do I travel from the Honolulu International Airport into the city?

    There is limited ground transport around Oahu and the easiest way to get around is by using taxis or rental cars. “The Bus” is Oahu’s main transport from the airport to Oahu landmarks, or there are a number of bus systems that stop at the airport. Many hotels also offer airport shuttle transfers, so it's recommended to check with your accommodation before making alternative arrangements.

  • What hotels in Honolulu are near the airport?

    Honolulu International Airport is only a 12-minute car ride from the city and there are a range of accommodation options within a 10-minute drive. However, if you’re looking for a hotel within walking distance of the airport, then you can look at the Airport Honolulu Hotel with an outdoor pool or the Best Western with its Fitness Centre.

  • How can I travel through the Sydney Airport?

    Once you’ve arrived at Sydney airport, you can use the free airport shuttle bus to get between the terminals. For those who have flown into Sydney to transfer to an international flight to Honolulu, Qantas and Virgin Australia offer their own transfer services for frequent-flyers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Honolulu was $162 for a one-way ticket and $352 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Honolulu?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Honolulu from Sydney.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Honolulu?

    American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Honolulu?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Honolulu.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Honolulu?

    There are nonstop flights from Sydney to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Honolulu, Hawaiian Airlines or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Honolulu are Hawaiian Airlines and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of $854 and an overall rating of 7.9, Hawaiian Airlines is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $941 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Honolulu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Honolulu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $455 or less one-way and $604 or less round-trip.
  • When booking your flight from Sydney to Honolulu, know that you will be flying into the Daniel K Inouye International Airport, also known as Honolulu International airport, the largest airport in Hawaii. The airport is located on Oahu Island. Here you can find flights run by local Hawaiian Airlines to the other islands, depending on where you are staying.
  • For those travelling with children, there are a number of play areas throughout Sydney Airport. The McDonalds outside of Gate 50 has a smaller play area for younger children as well as a playground. Viaggio Café outside Gate 32 also has a play area so you can sit and have a cup of coffee while your kids have fun.
  • To get to the airport for your flight from Sydney to Honolulu, the fastest mode of transport is the Airport Link Train with stops in the city centre. Alternatively, you could take one of the other public train lines to other parts of the city. It takes approximately 20 minutes to travel to Sydney Airport from the city centre.
  • If you are travelling to Sydney Airport with your own vehicle and need a place to park your car while you're away, you can head to the P7 parking building for long-term parking. Book in advance on the airport website to use the Maroon Guaranteed Space closer to the airport terminal.
  • For those who need to check their emails after their long-haul flight or have some work to do before you can relax, you can use one of the airport’s business centres with wifi, computer stations, postal services, and fax or photocopying services. There are also charging stations throughout the terminal.
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Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Honolulu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Jetstar, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qantas Airways

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Sydney to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
Hawaiian AirlinesOverall score based on 2334 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.0Food
7.2Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

4.0 OkayLaura, Jan 2025SFO - HNL
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Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

I would like diabetic options for food. Seating was a little tight. Everything else went smooth

Good service because of wheelchair. Tight seats. Some announcements were hard to hear or understand. No directions for working the seat video or meanings of the icons. Coming into the country and changing planes was terrible with long lines and few desks open at the end. I had to go through twice because they found my tiny knife with fingernail scissors and file, when they scanned my checked luggage, and in order to keep it. I had to go through that long line a second time. Going home the luggage was checked all the way through

The check in at Kansai Airport was horrible. Check in didn’t begin until 1745 at which time the line was already at least an hour long. Given the time of year more consideration should’ve been given to the larger volume of travelers. Also there was an unnecessary sheet of paper that we needed to fill out when there’s kiosk machines available. As if that wasn’t enough, I was seated next to a teenager that seemed to have a panic attack or nightmare and was awakened when he began tapping my shoulder, then hugged his mother who was seated two seats away. I couldn’t sleep for the remainder of the flight after that.

Service was so slow. I didn't get enough food and drink.

WiFi was not working thus the entertainment system did not work! Over 5 hours with nothing.

The extra leg room seat I paid a premium for was not at all what I expected. Everytime the person in front of me reclined the seat my food fell off the tray. The person behind me kept putting her knee in my back.

Some staff were very nice. Others were whatever. Plane was 2 hours delayed. Food was absolutely horrible. Nobody likes a turkey croissant. Gross. Serve something healthy and Hawaiian. Free internet was awesome but we only got that because we were 2 hours delayed. That should be standard on all flights, free internet. Luckily we made our connection but the plane on the connecting flight was ancient and had screws missing from the engine cowling. That plane needs to be retired.

They canceled our flight and reboot us for a later flight which threw off the rest of our plans

Check the condition of the seats because the recline for sleeping does not work

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

I got upgraded from economy to business, and the experience was outstanding

I have taken this flight many times. It is ALWAYS late. Every time there is significant delay (1-3 hours) before boarding. It’s very consistent. Even after boarding the expected landing time was delayed twice. The seats are very narrow and cramped. Food is barely editable. Considering an economy ticket often costs about $2,000 it’s one of the worst services ever.

Boarding was over 3 hrs late and we didn’t land until almost 1:30am

American Airlines was their usual junk service — but at least it got us down to LA. I was more irritated that while they codeshare with Alaska Airlines in Seattle, they could not out our flight on one of these, opting for one of the small SkyWest operated American Eagle flights — and causing a 14 hour layover. Which I accepted due to a $2000 difference in airfare — that said it was irritating for a flight that usually would have cost around $100 extra, if that.

nothing to complain about w/the food, and professionalism of the crew. i just cant stand being on a flight for that long of a time.

Everything was great from the staff to the seats and food. The plane was timely taking off and landing.. I couldn't have asked for a better experience (especially on such a long flight)

Good communication regarding any updates time of flight and flight delayed. The fight was delayed by two and half hours at eleventh hour. That was unexpected, especially when you international passenger.

I never have a good experience with American and this was no different. The airplane was INCREDIBLY hot. Like unbearably so. Everyone was fanning themselves with pamphlets and sweating. When someone asked the flight attendant to turn down the temperature they were told there was nothing the crew could do. Once we pushed back from the gate we then had to wait an hour to take off and the communication from the crew was not good. People were getting up this whole time and a man was even in the bathroom when we took off. Once we landed at our destination we waited another 30 minutes at the gate to deplane with, again, no communication from the crew as to what was going on.

Flight was delayed due to a steering issue with plane. The delay caused me to miss the connecting flight. The delay caused me to spend an extra 21 hours in airports and flights to get to my destination. The plane issue obviously should have been found and fixed before we even boarded. Ridiculous.

First, to be fair, the flight was on time and the trip through the air was relatively smooth. But the flight was full, and they were checking carryons. As this process went on, the crew got increasingly rude and overbearing. During the drink service, a young girl (maybe 9) who had gotten up to use the lavatory got stuck behind the cart. At some point, she started feeling fearful and overwhelmed. Passengers noticed this and asked the crew to let her return to her seat. They refused. Then she started crying, and they still refused to move the cart forward to let her sit. The poor girl was trying to be brave and compose herself. The crew handled the situation terribly and with zero grace or decency. That episode, to me, encapsulates AA’s attitude toward its passengers. Disgraceful. The plane itself was cramped and miserable, as usual. There was zero inflight media or entertainment, other than the lane and borderline inappropriate jokes the steward made during the safety briefing. Then, of course, it took the better part of an hour for the checked bags to show up at the carousel. AA is no better than the el cheapo airlines these days and a far, far cry from its former self.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

Customer service for American Airlines first class is at an all time low.

Paid for a window and was assigned to a middle seat with 2 very large people on each side of me. Flight was sold out and I feel I need to be refunded foe paying for a window seat and being put in a middle one..

Good crew and a great experience. Only good things to say.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

The service could have been better and the food was bad

Small plane, so no entertainment. Hour delay! Nobody explained wht the delay was all about.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

I like that fare is cheap but because there's no amenities whatsoever. You get what you paid for.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

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