Flying from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Avarua and Honolulu follow the same timezone, UTC-10.
Leave enough time to make your RAR to HNL flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Getting to Honolulu (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Hawaiian Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Hawaiian Airlines.
Hawaiian Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier for RAR to HNL flights, with 88.89% of its services landing as scheduled.
Break up your flight or explore another city along the way with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Many travelers pass through Auckland Airport when flying between RAR and HNL.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rarotonga Airport (RAR) to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
At the moment, $413 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,073. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book three months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RAR to HNL.
Organize your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RAR to HNL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Handy information about Rarotonga Airport (RAR)
69.18% of flights that take off from Rarotonga Airport land at their destination on time.
The journey from central Avarua to Rarotonga Airport is around 3 kilometers. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the best route, whether that's in your own car or with public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near RAR. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
If you're landing on a late Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near HNL:
Pick up a Daniel K. Inouye International Airport rental car and discover Honolulu and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
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 is approximately 21 kilometers from the center of Honolulu. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes about 3 hours.
When to fly to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Honolulu in May.
The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Book your flights from Rarotonga Airport to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
February has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RAR to HNL sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Honolulu is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 16 kilometers north-west of Honolulu, a trip to Pearl City will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
Around 338 kilometers south-east of Honolulu, Hilo is another favorite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Rainbow Falls, Liliuokalani Gardens and Pacific Tsunami Museum.
