Flying from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seoul: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 38 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul.
Seoul is 19 hours ahead of Honolulu, where Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is located. Seoul operates on the UTC+9 timezone.
The busiest route is from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Incheon International Airport (ICN). You can choose from 26 services every week between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from HNL to ICN is the 11:10 Asiana Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 14:15 with Hawaiian Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from HNL to Seoul. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
You can book a direct flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul. Start your trip at HNL and land at Incheon International Airport (ICN).
You'll find a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul, such as:
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing flights from HNL to Seoul, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
If you have a passport from United States, you will need an ETA to enter South Korea. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before flying.
The journey from central Honolulu to HNL takes approximately 2 hours and 58 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 24 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to HNL? If you've booked an early flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Seoul
R 6,443 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,850. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from HNL to Seoul by booking 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul is June. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Seoul
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Central Seoul is approximately 48 kilometres from Incheon International Airport (ICN). Journey times by car rental or cab will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 44 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near ICN:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
If you're staying in Seoul's centre (or just can't wait to start exploring), the city is around 16 kilometres from Gimpo International Airport (GMP). See if you can spot any information kiosks to point you in the right direction after disembarking your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul.
The trip will take approximately 1 hour and 3 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near GMP. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from HNL to Seoul:
Best time to go to Seoul
July is the most popular month for flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Seoul in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap flights from HNL to Seoul sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Seoul
After booking your flight from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport to Seoul, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Seoul:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village and N Seoul Tower are major attractions which should feature on any good Seoul itinerary.
Complete your Seoul trip with a car rental
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