Travelling from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
Around 7 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport.
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, making Kailua-Kona three hours behind Salt Lake City.
There are three Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport flights every week to choose from.
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 SLC to KOA flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Delta has direct flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Kailua-Kona — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.
Delta tops the list for bookings on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SLC and KOA:
Harry Reid International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Kona Airport (KOA)
Currently, 177 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 353 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SLC to KOA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SLC to KOA.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 85% of flights that take off from SLC arrive at their destination on time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near SLC:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after your Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's a quick drive from KOA and a good option if you're eager to freshen up right away.
Begin your adventure by picking up a Kona Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kailua-Kona and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Kona Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Kona Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona Airport, Kailua-Kona is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Kailua-Kona. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SLC to KOA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a trip to Honolulu will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.