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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Kailua-Kona.

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Kona Intl (KOA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $516 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $1,415 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 9% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections

Los Angeles (LAX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $603 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $808, a difference of $205. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona:

• Earliest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 8:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:15 am and lands at 8:16 pm.

The flight takes about 9h 01m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $709. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona takes 9h 01m, covering 4,205 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $470 to $3,746. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 05m, compared with 11h 14m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 11h 36m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Kailua-Kona range from $568 to $886, with an average of $709 over the past 12 months. Anything below $568 counts as a good deal.