Flying from Kona Airport (KOA) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Austin's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Austin four hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your KOA to AUS flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Kona Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between KOA and AUS include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Handy information about Kona Airport (KOA)
86% of flights departing from Kona Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from KOA.
Kona Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of getting to the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Kona Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, have a look at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House. It's a quick drive from KOA.
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
Book a hotel near AUS if you have a late Kona Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Austin-Bergstrom Airport rental car and explore Austin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Austin-Bergstrom Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to central Austin
You'll find AUS at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport to central Austin has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kona Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Austin in March.
Before locking in your flight from Kona Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Austin, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from KOA to AUS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Austin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres east of Austin, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
