Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific - Air Pacific from Hawaii to Brisbane

My wife is taking a post-doc at Brisbane GSB and we're heading to Oz from Jan-Aug.

I got all five of us from RDU to Hawaii business on AA using frequent flyer miles. Now I have to span the last bit.

I am thinking Air Pacific through Fiji (non-stopish) on the way there and then, on the way back, spending a week in Fiji.

Stupid? Better alternatives?

TierFlyer, it's not stupid, but a very good idea!

Flights will operate HNL-NAN-BNE or HNL-TRW-NAN-BNE (Tuesday only)

Honolulu to Brisbane (Air Pacific)

MON HNL NAN 0035 0520
NAN BNE 1215 1430

TUE HNL TRW 1200 1500
TRW NAN 1600 1840 (WED)
NAN BNE 2040 2255 (WED)

SAT HNL NAN 0035 0520 (SUN)
NAN BNE 0815 1030 (SUN)

Flying time is about 13hrs 40mins.

Air Canada + Qantas and Jetstar International + Qantas has options 13hrs 45mins to about 14hrs. I believe though your quickest option is on Qantas 767 service from HNL-SYD then a domestic flight to Brisbane.

I'd check out what Hawaiian and Virgin Blue can offer...

Just remember though there is always a daily service from Honolulu to Sydney and you may need to travel on the days when FJ doesn't offer HNL-NAN flights. I guess what you chose will come down to when you plan to depart. On the way back, a flight from Brisbane to Nadi will be easy and is offered daily - then you can have your week in Fiji.

Although, you're not crazy for choosing Air Pacific. It's certainly a good choice if wanting to travel from HNL to BNE or vv.

Cheers

unless something changes, the only air pacific plane i've ever seen at hnl is a 737-700. fyi