Cairns to Honolulu, Oahu (CNS–HNL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 7 hubs
SYD Sydney (Mascot) 13h 35m 6EACAI → ASQF Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
NRT Narita 16h 5m AYJLJQ → CXJLMH Narita (NRT) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
AKL Auckland 16h 30m CANZSQ → NZ Auckland (AKL) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
KIX Osaka 17h 15m AYJLJQ → ASCXJL Osaka (KIX) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
NAN Nadi 29h 30m FJ → FJQF Nadi (NAN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
HKG Hong Kong ~20h → UA Hong Kong (HKG) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
SIN Singapore ~20h 32m AILXNH → AS Singapore (SIN) to Honolulu, Oahu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairns to Honolulu, Oahu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-20h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CNS and HNL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CNS to HNL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
SYD ~13h 35m NRT ~16h 5m AKL ~16h 30m KIX ~17h 15m HKG ~20h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
113
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CNS → HNL
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
HNL → CNS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HNL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-20h
Honolulu, Oahu is 20 hours behind Cairns.
CNS: AEST · HNL: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairns, it's 10:00 PM (previous day) in Honolulu, Oahu.
Facts

CNS–HNL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairns to Honolulu, Oahu route.
Route details
Time difference-20 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CNS
Full nameCairns International Airport
IATA / ICAOCNS / YBCS
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr5.0M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: HNL
Full nameDaniel K. Inouye International Airport
IATA / ICAOHNL / PHNL
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr20.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CNS to HNL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sydney Kingsford Smith, Narita and Auckland.
Honolulu, Oahu is 20 hours behind Cairns.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sydney Kingsford Smith, Narita and Auckland. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.