Flying from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is five hours behind New York. Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from New York to KOA.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is around 24 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these stays close to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights that depart New York John F. Kennedy International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
You can get to EWR from the centre of New York in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour to cover the 24 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport the day before your New York to KOA flight:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights departing from this airport reach their destination on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight:
Flights that leave from LGA arrive at their final stop on schedule 69% of the time.
The street address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight.
Getting from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole, central Kailua-Kona is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Currently, 205 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole. The cheapest price for a return flight is 418 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from New York to KOA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA). July is the peak month for travel to Kailua-Kona. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your New York to KOA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Kailua-Kona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kailua-Kona right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from New York to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. White Sands Beach(La'aloa Bay), Manta Ray Dives of Hawai‘i and Ironman finish line are attractions you won't want to skip in Kailua-Kona.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres northwest of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.