The average price of a 7-day trip to Honiara is $2,296 for a solo traveler, $4,124 for a couple, and $7,731 for a family of 4. Honiara hotels range from $67 to $306 per night with an average of $109, while most vacation rentals will cost $180 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Port Moresby International Airport (POM) are between $1,512 and $2,408 per person for economy flights and $4,745 to $7,556 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $46 to $86 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Honiara, SB
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to POM and stay in a Honiara hotel:
- February 19th to July 15th (except the week of March 5th)
- August 20th to September 2nd
- October 22nd to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Honiara is usually early November.
Average Honiara Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Honiara for a week is $1,520-$3,206($217-$458 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $86 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $1,950 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Honiara for a week is $3,992-$6,674($570-$953 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $172 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $3,900 for economy
Lodging: $85 to $109 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $54 to $66 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Honiara for a week is $5,270-$11,516($753-$1,645 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $344 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $7,800 for economy
Lodging: $170 to $218 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $81 to $99 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Honiara
How cheap can you make a vacation to Honiara? The cheapest trip to Honiara is about $198 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $180 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Honiara for a week is $1,385-$3,507($198-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $874 to $1,950 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Honiara for a week is $2,434-$5,814($348-$831 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,748 to $3,900 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $67 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $180 to $200 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Honiara for a week is $4,868-$11,028($695-$1,575 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,496 to $7,800 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $134 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $288 to $300 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Honiara cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Honiara Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Honiara.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Honiara for a week is $4,225-$11,403($604-$1,629 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $101 to $163 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,456 to $5,246 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $306 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Honiara for a week is $7,388-$17,790($1,055-$2,541 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $326 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,912 to $10,492 for first class
Lodging: $177 to $306 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Honiara for a week is $14,776-$33,576($2,111-$4,797 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $652 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $9,824 to $20,984 for first class
Lodging: $354 to $612 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Honiara Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Honiara is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Honiara due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Honiara Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Honiara hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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While there are a few options for vacation rentals here, the selection is somewhat limited in Honiara.
Flight Costs to Honiara
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $2,408 average in late December to a low of $1,512 in early November. Median flight price is $1,759. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Honiara our data includes 72 originating airports, and 52 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Honiara from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $10,792 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Girua (PNP) in Popondetta (Papua New Guinea) at an average of just $236.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Wednesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Honiara, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $897, so you can easily save about 59% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Honiara can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $762 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.