Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Honolulu is six hours behind Durham and is in the UTC-10 timezone.
To ensure you get on your RDU to HNL flight, allow 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 travel rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and HNL include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
$344 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $689. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to HNL, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
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Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these hotels near HNL:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Honolulu's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
The address for HNL is 300 Rodgers Blvd, #12.
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to central Honolulu has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 3 hours.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Honolulu based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Honolulu, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to HNL in February. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Honolulu has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 16 kilometres north-west of Honolulu, a trip to Pearl City will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
If there's time to check out another major destination in United States, consider Hilo, roughly 338 kilometres south-east of Honolulu. Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum are among its highlights.