Travelling from Kona Airport (KOA) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL): what you need to know
Around 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport.
Kailua-Kona and Honolulu are in the same timezone, UTC-10.
You can choose from 119 weekly Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your KOA to HNL flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Honolulu, the United States. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Alaska Airlines.
Southwest Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for KOA to HNL flights, with 93.7% of services arriving on schedule.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport. These are the top stopovers between KOA and HNL:
Maui Kahului Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
Lihue Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona Airport (KOA) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
At the moment, 58 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 110 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from KOA to HNL.
The cheapest month for flights from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from KOA to HNL is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport.
Handy information about Kona Airport (KOA)
86% of flights leaving Kona Airport touch down at their destination on time. Given its reliable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when setting off from KOA.
Kona Airport is around 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 get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want somewhere to stay before your flight from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport, check out Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House. It's a short ride from KOA.
Arriving at Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to HNL if you have a late Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Honolulu International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and find adventure across Honolulu and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Honolulu International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to central Honolulu
The street address for HNL is 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
Honolulu International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from the centre of Honolulu. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Honolulu in March.
The warmest month in Honolulu is September, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Kona Airport to Honolulu International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February sees average temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KOA to HNL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.







