Flying from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 50 minutes.
Honolulu and Kailua-Kona are both in the UTC-10 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
You can take your pick of 119 weekly Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport flights.
Your HNL to KOA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Kailua-Kona holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of the United States:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering HNL to KOA flights. A reliable 92.46% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport. These are the top stopovers between HNL and KOA:
San Francisco International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
Lihue Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Kona Airport (KOA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport flight is 58 €. A return ticket is currently 114 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from HNL to KOA by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from HNL to KOA.
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Handy information about Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
The address for HNL is 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
82% of flights leaving Honolulu International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from HNL.
Honolulu International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to HNL:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Once your Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport flight has touched down, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House is a convenient option that's not too far from KOA.
Follow your own route with a Kona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and discover more of Kailua-Kona and beyond.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Kona Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Kailua-Kona in March.
Lock in your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Airport for August if you'd like to visit Kailua-Kona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HNL to KOA in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.







