Honolulu, Oahu to Sydney (Mascot) (HNL–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
HNL–SYD is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Alaska Airlines and Singapore Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,077 miles in approximately 9h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas | 7 | 333, 74Y | 9h40-9h42 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 5 | 332 | 10h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 4 | 77L | 8h49-9h34 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
HNL: HST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Honolulu, Oahu, it's 2:00 PM (next day) in Sydney (Mascot).
US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
HNL–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HNL to SYD
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
HNL to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HNL to SYD is about 9 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,077 miles (8,170 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Melbourne, Auckland and Nadi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.