# Travel >> Destinations >> United States

How to Fly From Honolulu to Midway Island

Midway is one of the oldest islands in the Hawaiian Islands chain. Twenty-six million years ago it was about where the Big Island of Hawaii sits today. Continental drift has pushed Midway to a spot in the Pacific 1,200 miles northwest of Honolulu. Since June 2006, Midway has been part of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. The island was closed from 2006 until 2008. Since 2008, the only way to visit Midway is as part of an organized tour. Sixteen visitors are allowed on Midway at one time, and the island is only open to visitors from November to August.

$7,000 to $8,000

Instructions

- 1
  Contact either the Oceanic Society in San Francisco or the Michigan based tour company Wildlife and Nature Travel about booking an available opening in a tour to Midway Atoll. Pay a fee of between $7,000 and $7,700.
- 2
  Obtain from the tour operator and complete all necessary forms to apply for entry into the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. Separate forms must be completed for recreational and educational activities while in the Monument.
- 3
  Arrive in Honolulu at least one day before your chartered flight to Midway. Arrive at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) at least two hours before your flight is scheduled to depart for Midway.
- 4
  Board the private charter flight in late afternoon. The flight to Midway takes about three hours.
- 5
  Enjoy the tour. Accommodations are in the old Navy barracks on the island. The return flight usually leaves at night on the eighth day.