How long does it take to clear customs in Hawaii?

Customs and Immigration can take 2 1/2 to 3 hours--and the sub is not near the airport. Most folks allow 3 hrs. to get from the plane through customs. A sub tour at 2:00pm probably isn't feasible. You will need to allow time to get out of the airport and into Waikiki, which will take at least 30 min.



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You can walk between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 by following the directional signs. A free shuttle bus also operates.

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A 10-15 minute walk: This is a 10-15 minute walk from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1. There will be signs directing you to “Interisland Flights”.

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Two hours is not enough time to leave the airport and take the bus to and from there, and re-clear TSA on the way back. If it's a layover in Honolulu, most likely you're either transferring from a mainland flight to an inter-island flight or vice versa.

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The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport. Whether or not you should depends on a range of factors, including if you're traveling internationally or domestically and how much time you have between flights.

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During domestic layovers, you are free to leave the airport. If your domestic layover is longer than one hour, you should expect to receive two boarding permits. If you want to check out local points of interest, make sure you get your second boarding pass and print it out before you leave.

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Any type of dutiable good, food, plant or animal product must be declared. If you and your travel companions together are carrying $10,000 or more in cash or other negotiable instruments such as endorsed checks, you must declare it upon arrival. If you do not, it is subject to forfeiture.

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Are flights to Hawaii considered domestic flights? Hawaii is one of the 50 states in the United States. This means that when you fly from mainland USA with Hawaiian Airlines, or another airline, you are on a domestic flight.

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Common Items from Hawaii NOT ALLOWED into the U.S. Mainland or Alaska
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables, some exceptions are those listed below as permitted.
  • Berries of any kind, including fresh coffee berries and sea grapes.
  • Cactus plants or cactus plant parts.
  • Cotton and cotton bolls.
  • Fresh flowers of jade vine, and Mauna Loa.


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Busiest Days and Times The TSA warns us that Honolulu's checkpoints are busiest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. The busiest days to travel locally and nationally are Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Mondays.

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Inouye International Airport (HNL) is one of the world's largest, busiest and most beautiful airports, formerly known as Honolulu International Airport.

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While skiplagging isn't illegal, American Airlines filed a civil lawsuit earlier this month against Skiplagged.com, accusing the company of unauthorized and deceptive ticketing practices and tricking customers into believing they've gained access to a secret loophole.

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Overall, passengers usually have to re-clear security for connecting flights, though there may be some exceptions depending on the airport and flight itinerary. To make this process easier, checking with the airline or airport ahead of time is recommended.

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If you have an excessive layover time you may be wondering: Can I leave the airport between connecting flights? The short answer is yes. It is possible to exit and reenter the airport.

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What is a good connection time? Travel advisers say there's a lot to take into account when booking connecting flights, but a general rule of thumb is 60-90 minutes between domestic flights and at least two to three hours for international itineraries.

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  • Air Asia. Lobby 6, Terminal 2. 1-845-213-3413.
  • Air Canada. Lobby 4, Terminal 2. 1-888-247-2262.
  • Air New Zealand. Lobby 6, Terminal 2. ...
  • Alaska Airlines. Lobby 5, Terminal 2. ...
  • American Airlines. Lobby 7, Terminal 2. ...
  • ANA/Air Japan. Lobby 8, Terminal 2. ...
  • Asiana Airlines. Lobby 8, Terminal 2. ...
  • Delta. Lobby 7, Terminal 2 1-800-221-1212.


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