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Why People Fly to Hawaii

Out in the central Pacific, roughly five and a half hours by plane from the West Coast, Hawaii is a string of volcanic islands. Six welcome travellers, and each has its own personality. Oahu brings the big city, the history and the greatest number of flights. Maui is known for its resorts and the winding road to Hana. Kauai is all sea cliffs, while the Big Island offers an erupting volcano and the telescopes of Mauna Kea. Across the group you will find black-sand beaches, rainforest, high desert and real cattle ranches. Hawaiian language, hula and cooking are living traditions here rather than a show put on for visitors, and more people arrive every year, many of them returning to a favourite island.

Getting to Hawaii

  • By Air

    The busiest gateway is Honolulu, where Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) receives the bulk of arrivals. Maui uses Kahului (OGG), the Big Island has Kona (KOA) and Hilo (ITO), and Kauai has Lihue (LIH). A number of these accept nonstop mainland flights too, so a stop in Honolulu is not always necessary.

  • By Cruise

    Cruise itineraries loop around the islands, pausing at Oahu and Maui, then Kauai, then the Big Island, usually for a day apiece. Sailing lets you visit four islands while unpacking only once, since your cabin travels with you.

  • By Road

    No highway leads to Hawaii, and most islands have no passenger ferry between them, so moving from one to another means a flight. After you land, a rental car is the easiest way to explore at your own pace, and on Maui and Kauai the scenic coastal drive is a highlight in itself.

Hawaii's Airports

Each inhabited island has at least one airport, and a flight between neighbouring islands lasts about thirty minutes. Honolulu takes the long-distance arrivals and most of the transfers. Kahului, Kona and Lihue likewise accept direct flights from the mainland, while the others are small airstrips used for brief local hops. Here is the list to choose from:

  • Kahului, Maui (OGG)

  • Kona, Big Island: Ellison Onizuka International (KOA)

  • Honolulu, Oahu: Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL)

  • Lihue, Kauai (LIH)

  • Hilo, Big Island (ITO)

  • Hana, Maui (HNM)

  • Molokai (MKK)

  • Waimea-Kohala, Big Island (MUE)

  • Lanai (LNY)

  • Kalaupapa, Molokai (LUP)

Questions we get asked

Conditions are pleasant in every season, so the real difference is how busy things get. Mid-April to early June and September through November fall between the winter and summer rushes, which means easier bookings and calmer beaches.

Honolulu's Bishop Museum keeps the largest collection of Hawaiian artifacts anywhere. Iolani Palace, once the seat of the kingdom, rewards a guided tour. Pearl Harbor tells a story from a later century, and one luau is plenty.

Hawaiian, Alaska, United, American, Delta and Southwest all connect the mainland with the islands. Most flying between islands is done by Hawaiian and Southwest.

Mineral, reef-safe sunscreen is the right choice, as the state has outlawed selling the oxybenzone type. Bring a hat, drinking water and a mask if snorkelling is on the list. Always read the posted surf and current warnings before wading in, and never turn your back on the waves.

Yes. On the Big Island, Kilauea erupts frequently, and Mauna Loa most recently did in 2022. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the place to watch, and it updates daily on which areas are open and which are closed.

Snorkelling or diving along the calmer shores usually brings reef fish and green sea turtles into view. Humpback whales migrate past between December and April, and Maui boats run whale-watching trips throughout that season.

Yes. Paths wind through damp forest on Kauai, Maui and the windward side of the Big Island. Mud is the norm for most of the year, so choose shoes that you can afford to get dirty.

There are a handful, every one of them located on the Big Island, mostly around Puna, heated by volcanic activity below. Lava has buried a few of them, so confirm which are accessible before setting off.