Shirahama to Honolulu, Oahu (SHM–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between SHM and HNL, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Honolulu, Oahu from Shirahama
| Metric | SHM→HNL | KIX→HNL | NGO→HNL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHM | – | 53 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 5 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | – | 28 | 14 |
Travel Essentials
SHM: JST · HNL: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shirahama, it's 11:00 PM (previous day) in Honolulu, Oahu.
Japanese passport holders can enter the United States for up to 90 days under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) with an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. ESTA costs $21, is valid for 2 years, and allows multiple entries. You cannot extend a VWP stay or change immigration status. For stays beyond 90 days, apply for a B-1/B-2 visa at the US Embassy in Tokyo ($185 application fee).
ESTA asks for passport details, employment information, and security questions. Approval is usually instant but can take up to 72 hours. At US immigration, CBP officers may ask about your trip purpose, length of stay, and accommodation. Global Entry ($100, valid 5 years) gives you automated kiosks at major airports, skipping the main immigration line. Apply at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov and interview at the US Embassy Tokyo or at a US airport on arrival.
Direct flights from Tokyo Narita and Haneda to major US cities run 8 to 13 hours depending on the destination. ANA, JAL, United, Delta, American, Hawaiian Airlines, and Zipair operate dozens of daily frequencies. Los Angeles is about 10 hours, New York about 13 hours. The US uses the US dollar, trading at roughly 0.0065 USD per JPY. No vaccination requirements. Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app is an alternative to Global Entry for faster processing at 30+ US airports, free to use.
SHM–HNL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Osaka (KIX) and Tokoname (NGO).