Cheap flights from Miami International to Daniel K. Inouye from $449
Updated 2026-07-07
4854 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 10h 10m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Miami International (MIA) 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 Miami International
Miami International is American Airlines' largest hub for Latin American flying — over 60% of all US-to-Latin America traffic routes through here. Three terminals N, S and CW are connected by the MIA Mover people mover, with Metrorail Orange Line and Tri-Rail commuter trains both running from the airport to downtown and Fort Lauderdale. International long-haul east-coast schedules favour MIA over JFK; Caribbean and Latin connections are the deepest of any US airport.
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 MIA to HNL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 10h 10m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 10h 10m | Economy |
| Virgin Atlantic | VS | 10h 10m | Economy |
| Air France | AF | 10h 10m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 10h 10m | Economy |
| LATAM | LA | 10h 10m | Economy |
| Qatar Airways | QR | 10h 10m | Economy |
| Iberia | IB | 10h 10m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Miami to Honolulu FAQs
Direct flights from Miami International (MIA) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) take approximately 10h 10m for the 4854-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.
8 carriers operate direct service from Miami International (MIA) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL): American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Lufthansa and 3 more. 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.