Cheap flights from Orlando International to Daniel K. Inouye from $449
Updated 2026-05-27
4749 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 9h 57m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Orlando International (MCO) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $449 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Orlando International
Orlando International is the gateway for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Cape Canaveral cruise traffic. Terminal A and Terminal C handle distinct carrier groups, with Brightline rail service to Miami launched in 2023 for $79–$199 one way (3.5 hours). Southwest, Spirit and JetBlue compete heavily on price for incoming theme-park traffic; international long-haul through MCO has grown sharply with British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa and Aer Lingus all operating daily.
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 MCO to HNL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 9h 57m | Economy |
| KLM | KL | 9h 57m | Economy |
| Aer Lingus | EI | 9h 57m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly MCO→HNL
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Orlando to Honolulu FAQs
Direct flights from Orlando International (MCO) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) take approximately 9h 57m for the 4749-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.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
5 carriers operate direct service from Orlando International (MCO) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL): British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, KLM and Aer Lingus. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — British Airways 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.