Cheap Flights to Honolulu

Honolulu is a place brimming with ethnicities that have its roots in Hawaiian traditions. It is a modern city with world-class stores, a historical place with its Pearl Harbor, and a high-adrenaline destination with its most popular surfing beaches in the world. 

Honolulu is the capital of the U.S state of Hawaii and is also its largest city. In Hawaiian, Honolulu means “Calm port” and the city has been ranked as one of the safest cities in the U.S and also rates high on world livability rankings. 

Honolulu is the racing pulse of Hawaii with a vibrating nightlife and who would not want to see its iconic crescent beach which has palm trees and high rise hotels dotting the shore and the dormant volcanic Diamond Head Crater in the vicinity. The Waikiki neighborhood is the center of Hawaii for all its nightlife, shopping, and dining.

Tip: Parking is a little costly in the city, so a good idea to move around is the well maintained hop-on and municipal buses. Walking is a good idea in Waikiki as it is a small place.

Getting to Honolulu

The main airport serving the city is Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) which is named after its late Senator Inouye. Those who take flights to Honolulu and have to wait for connecting flights can enjoy upbeat Hawaiian music and delicious food at this airport. 

There are direct flights to Honolulu from various cities within the US. After the launch of Southwest Airlines, there are 6 flights that connect California to Honolulu and other Hawaiian islands. They are Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines. 

There are other major cities in the world which have direct flights to Honolulu like Tokyo, Osaka in Japan have United Airlines and ANA Airlines which fly directly to Honolulu. Shanghai in China has China Eastern Airlines which has direct flights to Honolulu, Seoul has Hawaiian Airlines flying directly to Honolulu.

Cheap flights to Langkawi are provided by Southern airlines.

Other airlines that fly into Honolulu airport are Japan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Korean Airlines, Scoot Airlines, AirAsia and AirAsia X Airlines, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Air Canada Airlines.

Traveling from the airport to downtown is very easy with 6 options. One could take the Line 19 bus, Taxi, self-drive, Towncar, shuttle, or Uber.

Tip: You could get a Go Oahu pass which you can find at any newspaper kiosk on sidewalks. They are a super saver way to get access to many attractions in Honolulu like the Lolani place, Polynesian cultural center, and Sealife Park Hawaii.

Getting around the town

As easy as it is to fly in and out of Honolulu, to and fro from the airport and moving around the city is also a simple affair. With extremely affordable car rentals, they are the best way to get around in terms of saving time and money. If you are staying in Waikiki then you could walk around the place to visit many malls and some centers like Lolani place and Honolulu museum are also at walkable distance. 

The Bus  is Oahu’s public transportation which runs every 15 – 30 minutes. You could check their route and hours on their official website. 

Another fun way to get around Waikiki and downtown is a trolley but it might not be the most convenient and efficient one for all. If you do not want to drive by yourself then a taxi is can be taken but it is more expensive than other options.

Where to stay when in Honolulu

Staying where it is easy to access most places of interest is a wise decision when you are on holiday. Hands down Waikiki is the best area to stay. You have tons of places to eat, visit and just relax at walkable distances from anywhere you stay in this area. To get a good idea of the place you could get a map and know the layout. There are budget hotels along the main shopping stroll, Kalakaua Avenue and Kapiolani Park. 

You can do much more than world-class Surfing in Honolulu

Honolulu has legendary surfing destinations and boasts of a glittering nightlife. To add to the charm of the city are its breathtaking coastal cliffs where you can go hiking or submerge in the historical landmarks like the Pearl Harbor and others. 

• Diamond Head – This extinct volcano near Kahala and Kaimuki region is a treat for hikers and photographers. The white Waikiki sands and serene waters will invite you to the place and one can also get some surfing lessons here.

• Historical Landmarks – History lovers would be interested in visiting the Lolani Palace which used to be the official residence of the last two monarchs in the U.S from 18182 – 1893. You would find a bronze statue of King Kamehameha across the street who was the one to unify the Hawaiian Islands. Visiting Pearl Harbor is an emotional trip; it used to be the joint military base and was attacked in World war II. There are daily tours of the USS Arizona Memorial which used to be a battleship and was sunk in 1941 attack. 
• Aloha Tower – This 10-story tower was built in 1926 and was used to welcome passenger ships which arrived at the Honolulu harbor. There is a marketplace at the tower full of stores to shop from and restaurants to have a bite.
• Kid-friendly places – If you are with family and kids, you would find a lot of fun things to do here. You could take a helicopter tour of the island or snorkel in the Hanauma Bay nature preserve. An art lesson in downtown, oceans kayaking at Kaneohe, aerial adventures on the ropes, and trapezes at Samadhi Hawaii on Cooke Street are some of the activities your kids and you would love to take part in.
• Trip to the Museums – Honolulu has many classy museums. The Bishop Museum has the largest collection of Hawaiian artifacts in the state and the Honolulu Museum of Arts has the largest fine arts collection with more than 60,000 pieces.

Tip: If you want to enjoy China Town and its food, then make sure to reach there on time as most of the China town close by 3 PM.

Shopping and Dining in Honolulu

The Waikiki beach area has almost everything that comprises the specialties of the place. The food has a rich taste and variety with its dim sum and barbecued ribs. 

Kaka’ako shopping district is the best place to explore local boutiques which are one-of-a-kind. There are 2 communities here, ward village and kokako. 

Chinatown is also a favorite spot for tourists to taste gourmet food and visit the chic and modern boutiques. The place has street-inspired accessories and most fashionable footwear collections.

Tip: Get a bite of the chocolate covered macadamia nuts and bring home a box of it when in Honolulu.

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