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Why no direct flights from UK to Hawaii?

The lack of direct flights from London's Heathrow or Gatwick airports to Honolulu, Hawaii is largely due to the high cost associated with the route and long travel time. The economy is the main factor when an airline decides to add or remove a route from their route network.



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You can fly to either Honolulu Airport or Kahului Airport from many major cities in the US including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Airlines that offer direct flights between Hawaii and the rest of the US include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and many more.

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The two main mountain ranges in the US cause most of the turbulence while flying coast to coast. Although some flights have light turbulence flying from the west coast to Hawaii, it's generally no big deal. I've been on that route dozens of times and can't remember one flight that was out of the norm.

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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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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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Can Anyone Move to Hawaii? In 1959, Hawaii officially became the 50th state. As a result, anyone who has the ability to legally live in the United States—including citizens and permanent residents—can move to Hawaii. Legally, it's just like moving to any other state.

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There are no direct flights to Hawaii from the UK – all routes involve at least one change. The typical change would be in a major American hub, such as Seattle, Los Angeles or Dallas with American Airlines or Alaska Airlines. Changing in Vancouver is also an option with Air Canada.

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Good Hawaii alternatives include Caribbean islands like:
  • Saint Lucia.
  • Turks & Caicos.
  • Exuma (The Bahamas)
  • Jamaica.
  • Barbados.
  • Nassau (The Bahamas)
  • Antigua.
  • Grenada.


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  • Hawaiian Airlines. First up is Hawaiian Airlines. ...
  • Alaska Airlines. Another great option for flying to Hawaii is Alaska Airlines. ...
  • Delta Airlines. ...
  • WestJet. ...
  • United Airlines. ...
  • American Airlines. ...
  • Southwest Airlines is among the top airlines flying to Hawaii. ...
  • Japan Airlines.


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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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