Information about Honolulu

The capital of the US state of Hawaii is located on the south coast of the island of O'ahu and is a perfect vacation destination.

The best time to travel: climate and festivities

Honolulu has warm temperatures all year round. The water temperature is at least 24 °C throughout the year. Therefore, both summer and winter are tourist peak seasons. The best surfing weather in Hawaii is between November and February.

At the beginning of March the "Honolulu Festival" takes place with free cultural events such as (hula) dance performances and traditional art. In early June the "King Kamehameha-Celebration Floral Parade" takes place, which is a traditional flower parade commemorating the founding of the Kingdom of Hawaii. September sees the "Aloha Festivals", the famous street festivals on the Hawaiian islands. December 7 is Pearl Harbor Memorial Day.

Before your trip. cost of living and other useful information

Staying at Waikiki Beach after midnight is a criminal offense and will result in a record and mandatory court attendance.
Rental cars are popular on the island, but traffic is heavy in the city.
Popular alternatives to the often crowded Waikiki Beach include Ala Moana Park and Hanauma Bay.
The cost of living in Honolulu is high. Eating out at a restaurant costs about $16 per meal, beer about $6, soft drinks about $1.90 and cigarettes are also expensive. A group surf lesson costs about $75.

From airport to downtown, accommodation and public transport

A shuttle bus runs from the Honolulu airport to the hotels in the Waikiki district for about $15.50. A cab to Waikiki in normal traffic costs about $40-45 plus about $0.50 per piece of luggage, and the trip takes about 15 minutes. The public bus is not recommended for onward travel from the airport due to strict luggage regulations, although it is the cheapest option (about $2.50).

A backpacker hostel costs from about $21/night. Vacation rental bargains are available from about $90/night, and a three-star hotel from about $130.

The local bus network goes to all important points and is highly recommended.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Los Angeles Honolulu	Outbound 03/29/25 direct HA0077 06h 19min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (OGG) HA0256, HA0034 08h 34min	Hawaiian Airlines		$219
Los Angeles Honolulu	Outbound 03/29/25 direct HA0077 06h 19min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (OGG) HA0236, HA0034 09h 05min	Hawaiian Airlines	?	$259
Best option Los Angeles Honolulu	Outbound 03/29/25 direct AS8077 06h 19min	Return 04/02/25 direct AS8010 05h 20min	Alaska Airlines	?	$266

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 04/26/25 direct UA0300 05h 31min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA0373 05h 02min	United Airlines		$282
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 04/26/25 direct AS8011 05h 40min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA0650 05h 10min	Alaska Airlines	?	$361
San Francisco Honolulu	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (PDX) AS0913, AS8049 09h 25min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SEA) AS0896, AS1166 16h 42min	Alaska Airlines	?	$339

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
San Diego Honolulu	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (LAX) UA4744, UA1170 08h 30min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (LAX) UA1636, UA4643 15h 55min	United Airlines	?	$400
San Diego Honolulu	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (PDX) AS1245, AS0889 29h 19min	Return 05/23/25 direct AS0892 05h 39min	Alaska Airlines	?	$411
Best option San Diego Honolulu	Outbound 04/26/25 direct AS0895 06h 29min	Return 05/23/25 direct AS0892 05h 39min	Alaska Airlines	?	$425

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Las Vegas Honolulu	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (LAX) AS2329, AS8009 28h 56min	Return 04/02/25 2 Stopovers (OGG, LAX) AS8337, AS8034, UA1546 31h 54min	Alaska Airlines	?	$447
Las Vegas Honolulu	Outbound 03/29/25 direct AS8005 06h 40min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (LAX) AS8004, AS2064 09h 26min	Alaska Airlines	?	$533
Best option Las Vegas Honolulu	Outbound 03/29/25 direct AS8005 06h 40min	Return 04/02/25 direct AS8008 05h 40min	Alaska Airlines		$562

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option New York Honolulu	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0297, AS0895 27h 34min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (SFO) AS0876, AS0292 17h 55min	Alaska Airlines	?	$407
New York Honolulu	Outbound 03/02/25 1 Stopover (PHX) AA1282, AA0694 16h 49min	Return 03/07/25 1 Stopover (SFO) AS0876, AS0292 17h 55min	American Airlines	?	$667
New York Honolulu	Outbound 03/02/25 direct UA0363 11h 27min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA0362 09h 29min	United Airlines	?	$1,722

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Information about Honolulu

The best time to travel: climate and festivities

Before your trip. cost of living and other useful information

From airport to downtown, accommodation and public transport

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