If you’re after lots of sun, the best time to book flights for your Hawaiian holiday is between March and September. This is when temperatures are highest, and there’s less chance of rain. However, Hawaii is a fantastic destination to visit at any time of the year.
Yes, Air New Zealand is one of only two airlines that offers direct international flights from Auckland to Hawaii. If you live elsewhere in New Zealand, you can fly to Auckland from your regional airport and transfer to one of the Hawaii flights from there.
Before you book your tickets to Hawaii from New Zealand, please check that you meet all requirements for international travel.
The average flight time from Auckland to Honolulu is 8 hours and 30 minutes.
There are various ways to get from Honolulu (HNL) Airport to Waikiki, depending on your budget, timing, and personal preferences. The options include public and private shuttles, ride-shares, rental car services, taxis, or public transport. Shuttle services have flexible timings and different pricing options, as well as hotel pickup and drop off. Taxis and ride-shares are a good option if you have a larger group or if you’re going at an off-peak time. Renting a car is a great choice if you’ve planned a lot of activities around the island over your stay. Public transport is the cheapest option. The bus comes every 20 minutes and takes about an hour to get to Waikiki.
New Zealand Standard Time is 22 hours ahead of Hawaii. During daylight savings in New Zealand, the time difference is 23 hours.
