Flying from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona is five hours behind Orlando and is in the UTC-10 timezone.
Your MCO to KOA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport. Here are the top stopovers between MCO and KOA:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Kona Airport (KOA)
Currently, 248 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 466 €. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MCO to KOA, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MCO to KOA.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
The address for MCO is One Airport Boulevard.
77% of flights leaving from Orlando International Airport reach their destination on time.
To reach Orlando International Airport from central Orlando, it'll take around 25 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MCO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Once your Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport flight has landed, kick back at a nearby hotel. Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House is a comfortable option that's not too far from KOA.
Pick up a Kona Airport rental car and explore Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kona Airport around one week before your trip.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
The quietest month for a flight from Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Kailua-Kona based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Orlando International Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCO to KOA in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.