Cheap flights from Des Moines to Honolulu from £263

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How much do flights to Honolulu cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£263

Cheapest round-trip

£760

Most popular airline

Hawaiian Airlines

Getting from Honolulu airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: TheBus public transit.

Honolulu is served by Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL), located approximately 16 km (10 miles) northwest of downtown Honolulu. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, hotel shuttles, and rental cars. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions, which can be significant during rush hours on the H-1 freeway. Most visitors heading to Waikiki should expect travel times of 25 to 45 minutes depending on the transport method chosen.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-70 min

$3 (one-way adult fare; exact change required)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers with light luggage

25-45 min

$40-$55 (metered; varies by destination and traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

direct door-to-door service

25-45 min

$30-$50 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

35-60 min

$18-$22 (one-way to Waikiki hotels)

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

Waikiki hotel drop-off

25-40 min

$65-$120 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$50-$100 (per day; varies by company and season)

24/7 at rental car center (traffic dependent)

island exploration flexibility

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • TheBus does not allow large luggage; only bags that fit on your lap or under the seat are permitted.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the second level of the terminal at designated areas.
  • Traffic on H-1 freeway can significantly increase travel times, especially during morning and evening rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Honolulu

Depart from
Des Moines International
Arrive to
Daniel K. Inouye International
Average flights per week
118
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Oahu

Check-in for a flight from Des Moines to Honolulu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Allegiant AirAAYG4No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Honolulu

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January24°C21°C
February24°C20°C
March24°C21°C
April25°C21°C
May25°C22°C
June26°C23°C
July27°C23°C
August27°C23°C
September27°C24°C
October27°C23°C
November26°C22°C
December24°C21°C
Hottest Month
27°C
September
Coldest month
20°C
February
Sunny days
334
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
10 Apr
99%
23°C23°C
17 Apr
84%
25°C23°C
Saturday
11 Apr
85%
25°C23°C
18 Apr
84%
25°C23°C
Sunday
12 Apr
89%
23°C20°C
19 Apr
86%
25°C23°C
Monday
13 Apr
89%
23°C20°C
20 Apr
87%
25°C23°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
86%
25°C22°C
21 Apr
87%
25°C23°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
83%
24°C23°C
22 Apr
89%
24°C23°C
Thursday
16 Apr
25°C23°C
23 Apr
24°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Hawaiian Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. Des Moines and Honolulu have 118 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Des Moines?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Des Moines and Las Vegas, Nashville, Phoenix, Istanbul, Austin, Santa Ana, Orlando, Guadalajara, Tampa, Houston, Sarasota, Shanghai, Winnipeg, Montreal, Kathmandu, Punta Gorda, Malé, Boston, Monrovia, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from Honolulu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Honolulu and London, Vancouver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, Manila, Calgary, Bristol, San Diego, Seattle, Bangkok, Denpasar, Bali, Oakland, Manchester, Tokyo, Hong Kong, San Jose, Shanghai, New York.
What airports are near Des Moines?
The main airport in Des Moines is Des Moines International. It is also served by Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway.
What airports are near Honolulu?
The main airport in Honolulu is Daniel K. Inouye International. It is also served by Daniel K. Inouye International.
Which airlines fly between Des Moines and Honolulu?
Currently, you can fly between Des Moines and Honolulu with Hawaiian Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Des Moines and Honolulu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Des Moines and Honolulu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Des Moines and Honolulu?
Traveling between Des Moines and Honolulu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Des Moines?
There are a number of airports in and around Des Moines. The main one is Des Moines International and other nearby airports include Des Moines International, Eppley Airfield, The Eastern Iowa, Kirksville Regional, Southeast Iowa Regional, Fort Dodge Regional, Mason City Municipal, Waterloo Regional, Sioux Gateway
How many airports are there near Honolulu?
There are a number of airports in and around Honolulu. The main one is Daniel K. Inouye International and other nearby airports include Daniel K. Inouye International.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Honolulu depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Des Moines and Honolulu arrive?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Honolulu depart?
What time do flights between Des Moines and Honolulu arrive?

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