Travelling from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou 18 hours ahead of Honolulu.
Leave enough time to make your HNL to CAN flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Honolulu International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between HNL and CAN include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport
Sydney Airport
Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
HNL is located at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
82% of flights departing from Honolulu International Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of HNL.
Honolulu International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HNL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Guangzhou Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
If you're coming in on a late Honolulu International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CAN:
Grab a Guangzhou Airport rental car and discover parts of Guangzhou that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Guangzhou Airport about two weeks ahead.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Honolulu International Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Honolulu International Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from HNL to CAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
Around 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou, Dongguan is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park.