What is the fastest way to get to Hawaii?

A direct flight to the Hawaiian Islands is the fastest and most convenient way to make the most of your time in Hawaii. Hawaiian Airlines offers the most direct flights to Hawaii from 13 U.S. gateway cities along with non-stop flights from Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, American Samoa and Tahiti.



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A direct flight to the Hawaiian Islands is the fastest and most convenient way to make the most of your time in Hawaii.

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For travelers who are based in California, you are very lucky, because you have the shortest distance between the U.S. mainland and the Hawaiian islands. It's such a short flight, that you can even go for the weekend!

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If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: While flying is by far the most common and convenient way to reach Hawaii, you can also get there without flying by taking a cruise ship from the U.S. West Coast or catching a cargo ship from the mainland.

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If you're departing from Los Angeles, your ferry travel duration to Honolulu is estimated to be around 7 to 11 days.

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Cruise Lines Currently Holland America offers Hawaiian cruise vacations sailing from San Diego typically ranging anywhere from 15 to 30 days, with at least eight nights on the water.

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Amtrak trains stop in almost all U.S. states. The exception is South Dakota, Wyoming, Hawaii and Alaska.

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With a little searching, you can find a 4-day cruise from Florida or a 7-day cruise deal that hits all 4 big islands of Hawaii: Big Island, Maui, Kauai, and Oahu.

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With convenient roundtrip cruise departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco or Vancouver, it's easy to cruise to Hawaii in style and avoid the hassle of a long, boring plane flight to paradise. And if you're on the West Coast, it's even easier to sail — local residents can drive in and sail on the same day!

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In general, major cities in the West offer the most affordable fares to Hawaii. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines offered nonstop, round-trip flights out of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento, Calif. starting at just $247.

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April thru June and mid-August thru mid-September are Hawaii's low seasons, and airfares are lower then. No matter what time of year you travel, you may be able to score better deals if you travel midweek.

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Flights to Hawaii are more reasonable midweek To get the best airfare prices, look to fly on Tuesday and Wednesdays. All summer long, midweek flights are a better price.

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While many vacations are five to seven days long, we recommend staying for at least 10 days to enjoy your Hawaiian vacation. The time change is difficult to adjust to at first and takes about 3 days to get fully acclimated. So, allowing a couple days to get over the jet lag is important.

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  • Boston (BOS) - Honolulu (HNL): 5,095 miles.
  • Honolulu (HNL) - Sydney, Australia (SYD): 5,066 miles.
  • Honolulu (HNL) - New York (JFK): 4,983 miles.
  • Brisbane, Australia (BNE) - Honolulu (HNL): 4,684 miles.
  • Honolulu (HNL) - Seoul (ICN): 4,557 miles.
  • Fukoka (FUK) - Honolulu (HNL): 4,396 miles.


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The jet stream is the real reason your flight time varies depending on the direction of your destination. Jet streams are air currents that happen at very high altitudes, including those which planes frequently fly in.

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It's Expensive The cost of living is the biggest downside of visiting Hawaii by land. As already mentioned, Hawaii is notoriously expensive, so you can save quite a bit by taking a cruise around the islands.

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A Hawaiian cruise lets you forego that added expense, as well as the trouble of finding and booking flights. A cruise also helps you delve deeper into each island, so if you do plan another Hawaiian vacation, you'll know which destinations you'll want to visit again.

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It is not necessary to present a passport if you're traveling from the United States as a U.S. citizen. You are only required to show proof of identification when traveling to the beautiful Aloha State.

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Train travel is often cheaper than flying, in part because you can generally take more with you before paying extra baggage fees.

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The weather in Hawaii is generally at its most pleasant in April, May, September and October, but if you prefer it hot and dry, the best time to cruise Hawaii is from June to August. The best times to see whales are the winter months (January through March), but you'll likely experience some rain.

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