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✈️ Cheap flights from Sydney to Honolulu
Compare Sydney – Honolulu fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 8,170 km and takes around 10 h 30 min nonstop.
📏 Distance8,170 km (5,077 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 10 h 30 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceHonolulu is 21 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → HNL
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $964
📅 Cheapest months to fly Sydney → Honolulu
- $964Oct 26
- $1,307Jan 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit United States
Best: April-June and September-October – mild weather across most of the country and fewer crowds.
Shoulder season: March and November – cooler, good for cities and southern destinations.
Weather by month in New York City
- 4°Jan🌧
- 6°Feb🌧
- 10°Mar🌧
- 17°Apr🌧
- 22°May🌧
- 27°Jun🌧
- 29°Jul🌧
- 28°Aug🌧
- 24°Sep🌧
- 18°Oct🌧
- 12°Nov🌧
- 6°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- See the Grand Canyon – Watch the sun paint layers of red rock in one of the world's great natural wonders.
- Explore New York City – Walk Central Park, ride the subway and gaze at the skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge.
- Drive the Pacific Coast Highway – Follow cliffs, beaches and redwoods along California's coast.
- Visit Yellowstone – See geysers, hot springs and bison roam in America's first national park.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Sydney to Honolulu flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Honolulu?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to Honolulu takes about 10 h 30 min for the 8,170 km (5,077 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Honolulu from Sydney?
Honolulu is about 8,170 km (5,077 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Honolulu?
Right now Honolulu is 21 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Honolulu?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $964. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Sydney and Honolulu?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). In Honolulu: Daniel K. Inouye Intl (HNL).
Do I need a visa for United States?
It depends on your passport – see our United States visa & entry guide.
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