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So first up, exactly how long is the flight to Hawaii? Well it depends where you’re traveling from. From the west coast, flights are only 5-6 hours ( 6 hours going, 5 hours coming home). From the midwest, flights can be 7-9 hours (hey, America is a big country and there’s a big difference between Denver and Atlanta).
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As a general rule, you’ll use about 40,000 miles to book one round-trip economy ticket from anywhere in the continental US to Hawaii. Business/first will run you about 75,000 miles per ticket. You’ll also pay a small amount of cash per ticket for government fees and taxes.
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For travelers who fly from Sacramento, San Francisco or San Jose, a direct flight to Honolulu takes about five hours and 40 minutes. The average flight to Honolulu from Los Angeles is typically only about 10 minutes longer, clocking in around five hours and 50 minutes.
Hawaii is one of the most- expensive areas in the United States, and the cost of food and lodging is notably higher than that of most other states. In Maui, travelers can expect to pay somewhere between $10 and $15 for breakfast, anywhere from $15 to $30 for lunch and considerably more for dinner.
Hawaii is generally a safe place to visit. Stay attuned to the vibe on any beaches at night, even where police patrol (eg Waikiki), and in isolated places like campgrounds and roadside county parks. To qualify for assistance, you must have a round-trip ticket back home and be staying in Hawaii for less than 60 days.
Generally, the best weather in Hawaii can be experienced in June, July and September. This is when travelers can expect the least amount of rainfall along with warm water temperatures. However, Hawaii has pretty great weather year -round (after all, the Aloha State experiences only two seasons).
Since Hawaii is a state within the United States, citizens do not need a valid passport to travel to Hawaii from the mainland. However, starting on October 1, 2021, everyone will need a REAL ID for air travel , and not all states currently issue driver’s licenses that comply with these requirements.
The nonstop flights between Honolulu and New York are Delta and Hawaiian (to JFK) and United (to Newark).
There are 30 ( nonstop ) flights between New York and Honolulu per week, averaging 4 per day.
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Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States) is 17% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
You should plan to spend around $269 per day on your vacation in Hawaii , which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $61 on meals for one day and $29 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Hawaii for a couple is $330.