Cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom International to Daniel K. Inouye from $449
Updated 2026-07-07
3758 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 7h 58m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International
Austin-Bergstrom International sits about 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin on a former air force base. Southwest carries the most passengers, with American, Delta and United running large operations and British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM flying nonstop to Europe. The single Barbara Jordan Terminal is served by CapMetro Route 20 and the faster Route 100 Airport Flyer, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes for $1.25 — far below the roughly $30 rideshare fare. Fares spike around SXSW in March, ACL in October and the Formula 1 weekend, so avoid those windows for the lowest prices.
Arriving in Honolulu
Daniel K. Inouye in Honolulu is the gateway to all the Hawaiian Islands and 4 miles from downtown Honolulu. TheBus Routes 19 and 20 run between the airport and Waikiki for $3 cash. Inter-island connections to Maui (OGG), Kauai (LIH) and the Big Island (KOA, ITO) are operated mainly by Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest. Mainland US fares to HNL are cheapest in late January–February and October–early November.
Who flies AUS to HNL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 7h 58m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 7h 58m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 7h 58m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 7h 58m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 7h 58m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Austin to Honolulu FAQs
Direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) take approximately 7h 58m for the 3758-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL): American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) is the primary international airport for Honolulu. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.