Here is a list of  Hawaii airports on the various (main) Hawaiian islands, along with their airport codes you can use when you’re planning airline flights to Hawaii.

Typically it takes 9 hours from Chicago to Oahu’s Honolulu International Airport, and 5.5-6 hours from California.

Oahu Airports

  • Honolulu International Airport (HNL) – Oahu’s largest and most used airport.
  • Dillingham Airfield (HDH) – this is a small airport used for light aircraft and is located on the northwestern side of Oahu.
  • Kalaeloa Airport (JRF) – another less-used airport located in Kapolei, on the west side of Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii.

Maui Airports

  • Hana Airport (HNM) – Hana airport is located on the extreme eastern side of Maui, and is for light aircraft.
  • Kahului Airport (OGG) – the main airport for Maui.
  • Kapalua Airport (JHM) – this is a small airport on the side of a hill near Kahana on the west side of Maui.

Hawaii Airports

  • Hilo International Airport (ITO) – one of the main big island airports.
  • Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) – the other main big island airport.
  • Upolu Airport (UPP)
  • Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

Kauai Airports

  • Lihue Airport (LIH) – the main arrival airport, but it is so small and quaint that you might think you landed in the wrong place. Nope, this is Kauai! Check out the video below of 3 guys singing a nice Hawaiian song in the airport!
  • Port Allen Airport (PAK)

Molokai Airports

  • Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)
  • Molokai Airport (MKK)

Lanai Airport

  • Lanai Airport (LNY)

Here’s a photo of the inside of a small part of the Lihue airport… it’s just warm and cozy.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What major airports are in Hawaii?
    • Hawaii has multiple airports, but the busiest ones are Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Oahu, Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui, and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) on the Big Island based on the latest traffic data.
  • What are the two airports on the island of Hawaii?
    • The Big Island has two airports – one in Kona and one in Hilo. The most distinct difference between Kona and Hilo Airports is their location. Kona International Airport is located in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the island. Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo Town on the east side of the island.
  • How many international airports are there in Hawaii?
    • The Big Island has two airports – one in Kona and one in Hilo. The most distinct difference between Kona and Hilo Airports is their location. Kona International Airport is located in Kailua-Kona on the west side of the island. Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo Town on the east side of the island.
  • What is the most visited airport in Hawaii?
    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) plays host to more than 21 million passengers (enplaned/deplaned) each year.
  • Do you need a passport to go to Hawaii?
    • Documents for travel to/from Hawaii and within the Hawaiian Islands are the same for any other U.S. state. If you are flying to Hawai’i within the United States, you only need a valid government photo ID. A list of accepted forms of ID can be found on the TSA website.