Honolulu is the capital of Hawaii, on the island of Oahu, and home to Waikiki. The airport is about 3 miles from the central business district and now has a Skyline rail station. Hawaii does not observe daylight saving time, so the gap with the mainland changes during the year.
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3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. 21.9 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bus | TheBus W Line to Downtown, Ala Moana and Waikiki, every 10 minutes | $3.00 with HOLO card (2-hour pass); $3.25 cash |
| Train | Skyline rail station at Terminal 2 (opened October 2025); same fares as TheBus; Route 42 bus runs after Skyline ends at 10:30 p.m. | $3.00 with HOLO card; day cap $7.50 |
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport.
Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Temperatures vary little through the year, with highs of about 80 to 89 F. Most rain falls from October through early April, with little in summer.
Busiest: Jun-Aug, Dec. Quieter shoulder season: Apr-May, Sep.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°F (27°C) | 67°F (19°C) |
| Feb | 80°F (27°C) | 67°F (19°C) |
| Mar | 81°F (27°C) | 68°F (20°C) |
| Apr | 83°F (28°C) | 70°F (21°C) |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Jun | 87°F (31°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Jul | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Aug | 89°F (32°C) | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sep | 88°F (31°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Oct | 87°F (31°C) | 74°F (23°C) |
| Nov | 84°F (29°C) | 72°F (22°C) |
| Dec | 82°F (28°C) | 69°F (21°C) |
Honolulu is served by Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL). Daniel K. Inouye International Airport handled about 21.9 million passengers in 2024.
No passport is needed for domestic travel, but adult flyers need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID such as a passport. Since May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license, enhanced license, passport, military ID or tribal photo ID to pass TSA checkpoints. Interim paper licenses are not accepted, and children under 18 do not need ID when flying with an adult.
Temperatures vary little through the year, with highs of about 80 to 89 F. Most rain falls from October through early April, with little in summer.
TheBus W Line to Downtown, Ala Moana and Waikiki, every 10 minutes, $3.00 with HOLO card (2-hour pass); $3.25 cash. Other options include skyline rail station at terminal 2.
Among the cities we cover, Los Angeles (about 5h 30m), San Francisco (about 6h), Seattle (about 6h 35m) and Dallas (about 8h 35m) have nonstop service to Honolulu as of October 2026.
Honolulu uses the US dollar (USD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.