Travelling from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
The timezone in Honolulu is UTC-10, which is 12 hours behind Cape Town.
To ensure you get on your CPT to HNL flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as November? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
$1,547 is currently the best price for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,693. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CPT to HNL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
81% of flights departing from Cape Town Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from CPT.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near CPT? If you've booked an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HNL instead:
Follow your own route with a Honolulu International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Honolulu and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Honolulu International Airport around two weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Honolulu in March.
When reserving your flight from Cape Town Airport to Honolulu International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CPT to HNL in February. Average temperatures are between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
