Cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International to Daniel K. Inouye from $249
Updated 2026-07-07
2914 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 6h 16m with 4 airlines operating direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor International
Phoenix Sky Harbor International is a major American Airlines hub and Southwest focus city, only about 3 miles east of downtown Phoenix — one of the shortest airport-to-city hops in the country. American and Southwest carry most passengers, with British Airways and Condor flying nonstop to London and Frankfurt and seasonal American service to Hawaii. The free PHX Sky Train links every terminal to Valley Metro Rail at 44th Street, reaching downtown and Tempe for $2; a taxi is about $20. Fares are lowest in the hot June-August low season and highest during the spring-training and winter-escape months.
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 PHX to HNL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 6h 16m | Economy |
| British Airways | BA | 6h 16m | Economy |
| Condor | DE | 6h 16m | Economy |
| Hawaiian Airlines | HA | 6h 16m | Economy |
4 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Phoenix to Honolulu FAQs
Direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) take approximately 6h 16m for the 2914-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.
4 carriers operate direct service from Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL): American Airlines, British Airways, Condor and Hawaiian Airlines. 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.