Tampa International to Daniel K. Inouye
4683 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 9h 49m with 3 airlines operating direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $449 return), with peak prices in August (around $1347). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Tampa International
Tampa International is regularly ranked among America's best-loved mid-sized airports for its compact, easy-to-navigate design — a single landside terminal connected to four airside satellites by people movers. There is no rail to downtown Tampa; the SkyConnect automated train links the main terminal to a consolidated rental car centre. Southwest, Spirit and Allegiant compete hard on price for theme-park-adjacent leisure traffic. International long-haul reaches London (BA), Frankfurt (Lufthansa) and seasonal Zurich (Edelweiss).
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 TPA to HNL?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| British Airways | BA | 9h 49m | Economy |
| Lufthansa | LH | 9h 49m | Economy |
| Edelweiss Air | WK | 9h 49m | Economy |
3 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly TPA→HNL
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Tampa to Honolulu FAQs
Direct flights from Tampa International (TPA) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL) take approximately 9h 49m for the 4683-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $449. August 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.
3 carriers operate direct service from Tampa International (TPA) to Daniel K. Inouye (HNL): British Airways, Lufthansa and Edelweiss Air. 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.