ITO - HNL

$34 Find Cheap Flights from Hilo to Honolulu

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Hilo to Honolulu departing on 10/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Honolulu

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Hilo to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Hilo to Honolulu, as well as popular online travel agencies
Travelers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 22% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flights Deals
Expert advice
Booking Insights
Flights Deals

Cheap Flights from Hilo to Honolulu (ITO-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Hilo to Honolulu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Hilo to Honolulu

Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:58 amITO-HNL
0h 58mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:07 am - 12:02 pmHNL-ITO
0h 55mnonstop
$92Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 2
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:55 amITO-HNL
0h 55mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
3:04 pm - 3:59 pmHNL-ITO
0h 55mnonstop
$96Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 6:20 pmITO-HNL
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 6:30 pmHNL-ITO
0h 55mnonstop
$114Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Sep 24 - Thu, Sep 25
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 7:04 pmITO-HNL
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:01 amHNL-ITO
0h 56mnonstop
$118Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 2:21 pmITO-HNL
0h 56mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 2:11 pmHNL-ITO
0h 56mnonstop
$119Alaska Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 25
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 6:20 pmITO-HNL
0h 54mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:35 pm - 8:30 pmHNL-ITO
0h 55mnonstop
$120Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 5:22 pmITO-HNL
0h 54mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:11 am - 8:07 amHNL-ITO
0h 56mnonstop
$139Hawaiian Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 7:00 amITO-HNL
1h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 6:10 pmHNL-ITO
1h 00mnonstop
$150Southwest
Find Deal
Sat, Aug 9 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:55 am - 8:55 amITO-HNL
1h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 6:10 pmHNL-ITO
1h 00mnonstop
$155Southwest
Find Deal
Fri, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 16
Southwest Logo
3:25 pm - 4:25 pmITO-HNL
1h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 7:00 amHNL-ITO
1h 00mnonstop
$160Southwest
Find Deal
Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Hilo to Honolulu

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.


Delta's Sky Priority speeds up check-in for premium cabin and elite status passengers.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.


United offers free messaging on most flights, keeping you connected.

Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines provides complimentary meals on longer routes.


Hawaiian offers free Wi-Fi on Airbus A321neos, perfect for staying connected.

Southwest

Enjoy two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, perfect for family travel.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee for quick luggage retrieval.


Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Read more
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

Read more
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Read more
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Read more
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Hilo to Honolulu flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hilo to Honolulu to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Find cheap flights to Honolulu
Find cheap flights to Honolulu

Planning a trip from Hilo to Honolulu? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Hilo to Honolulu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Hilo to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Hilo to Honolulu, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Honolulu, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Hilo to Honolulu?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Hilo to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Hilo to Honolulu is February, where tickets cost $140 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $174 and $169 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hilo to Honolulu?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Hilo to Honolulu, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Hilo to Honolulu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$34
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Hilo to Honolulu

When to book flights from Hilo to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hilo to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Hilo to Honolulu

  • How do I get to Hilo International Airport (ITO) from downtown Hilo?

    You can use different means to help you get to the airport on time. You can get to Hilo Airport by taxi, bus, or town car. Taxis and cars are the best options because they get you to the airport in about 10 minutes. If you're running late, these are the best options to get you there fast.

  • Can I make a complaint or a suggestion at Honolulu Airport?

    Honolulu Airport (HNL) has an airport division that maintains a suggestion hotline that accepts suggestions and comments from passengers. The hotline handles suggestions and complaints ranging from noise pollution by the planes to excellent flight services.

  • Can I get visitor data assistance at Honolulu airport (HNL)?

    Honolulu airport has visitor information help counters available to passengers. The program helps travelers to access data about tourist-related destinations and airport information. The guide allows visitors to see different places they can visit while on vacation in Honolulu. They also see the airport map and decide what they would like to do before leaving the airport.

  • How early should I arrive at Hilo airport before my departure?

    While traveling out of Hilo airport, it is good to arrive on time. It is advisable to arrive about 2 hours before departure so you can make all arrangements for the flight. A luggage check takes about 30 minutes, which is a must for security purposes. There is also a security screening that requires passengers to get rid of all metal objects. With such activities, two hours will be enough so you do not miss the flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Hilo to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Hilo to Honolulu was $34 for a one-way ticket and $92 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Hilo and Honolulu?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Hilo to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Hilo to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Hilo to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Hilo to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Hilo to Honolulu?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Hilo and Honolulu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Hilo to Honolulu?

    There are nonstop flights from Hilo to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Hilo to Honolulu, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Hilo to Honolulu are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $160 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $159 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Hilo to Honolulu?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Hilo to Honolulu.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Hilo to Honolulu?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from Hilo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Hilo to Honolulu?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Honolulu with an airline and back to Hilo with another airline. Booking your flights between Hilo and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Hilo to Honolulu?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Honolulu from Hilo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Hilo to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $121 or less one-way and $284 or less round-trip.
  • Hilo International Airport (ITO) is served by different airlines, including Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Mokulele airlines. You can use any of these airlines to travel directly to Honolulu.
  • Hilo International Airport assists disabled passengers moving around the airport. The airport has a porter service that assists people with special needs. Different services aimed at helping needy passengers include special parking spaces, AEDs and first aid, elevators, curbside loading, and family restrooms.
  • You can grab something to drink or eat if you are hungry at Hilo International Airport (ITO). Laniakea Express is located before security.
  • Hawaiian Airlines offers the best experience to passengers traveling from Hilo to Honolulu. The company provides Mai Tais, free for people in first class, Hawaiian music, an island scheme on the plane, and island-themed uniforms for the crew. The journey is exciting and gives you a thrilling view of the culture. You travel knowing what to expect at your destination.
  • When you arrive at Honolulu International airport (HNL), you can get Smarte Cartes, which help you carry your luggage as you navigate the airport. They are found at the airport baggage claim regions and the departure level. You can also get carts for free, which are available to you just after you arrive. You do not have to worry about your luggage because with the pushcarts and Smarte Cartes, you can easily transport the luggage.

Prefer to fly direct from Hilo to Honolulu?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Hilo Intl to Honolulu.
Find which airlines fly direct from Hilo Intl Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Hilo Intl to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Honolulu to Hilo Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Hilo to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Hilo to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Hilo to Honolulu? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.8Comfort
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jul 2025HNL - KOA
Read more Alaska Airlines reviews

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Could not check in online - had to get boarding passes at the ticket counter and our daughter got bumped off our connecting flight. NOT OK!

I needed more space to sleep on an overnight flight.

Our flight time was drastically changed which caused us to lose a day of vacation

Wonderful respectful staff for a short flight late at night...lots of considerations all met!

Flight was delayed which led to missed connection, but rebooked on a more direct flight at the last minute and arrived in Juneau on time with all our luggage. Little stressful and our family seating got split, but it all worked out in the end.

Only issue was the 2 hr delay after an 8 hr layover. Very long day.

Very bad, terrible food and late by 2 hours. Then no to open aircraft doors

Flying on Hawaiian Airlines was good. But, getting a boarding pass was a hassle. I booked what I thought was an Alaska Airlines flight that was actually a Hawaiian Airlines flight. I couldn't check in online. I had to wait for the Hawaiian Airlines counter to open so I could get my boarding pass which was a requirement for me to get in The Club or the Centurion Lounge. (I had no check in luggage so I didn't expect to have to physically check in.) The Alaska Airlines staff blamed the FAA for the problem.

Terrible check in experience, and they ended up losing our bag.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Worst experience I had on Southwest. Still better than most, but the seating was barely tolerable.

The Southwest employees (all two of them) were very nice and cheerful despite the fact the line to self-check a bag (simply drop it off) was hundreds of people long. Thank God I arrived early to the airport because I stood in this line for at least an hour. Once on the flight that had been delayed by an hour, we had no Wi-Fi and thus no entertainment. Finally, I hope the investor strong arm tactics against Southwest pay off in a short-term windfall to your C-Suite because the rest of you are screwed. I have been a faithful Southwest customer for 15 years due to everything you just got rid of. I'm flying to Idaho and Washington in October, both places I used to simply book with Southwest without a second thought now with Frontier (Washington) and United (Idaho) because they offer everything the "new" Southwest does but cheaper and at better times, destinations, etc. This really makes me sad...

It was okay. The plane was delayed from earlier in the day, but they kept updating the departure time, sometimes later, sometimes earlier. That was stressful. Once we finally got on and took off, it was fine. I was supposed to have a connection in Chicago to Los Angeles, and the time for so late I was rebooked to arrive in LA 3 hours late. The departure time to Chicago later became early enough to have taken my original connection and arrive earlier but that wasn't an option.

It was one and half hour late... Not sure if any other experience matters.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

For my birthday trip this was my second time ever flying, this trip was the best.

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

Loved the leg room, usb charging, outlet, food, staff. The seats were very uncomfortable for some reason and made my buttocks ache and would have liked to be seated together from the time of purchasing tickets without having to pay extra.

Overall it was a good flight, but the food should be looked at. No options. The seat was also uncomfortable and very tight.

Nothing. Fare didn’t allow seat allocations. So we were stuck in the middle . Not good for 77 to 80 year olds. I was stick on plane. Taken off the plane before take off and ground staff told me to google where a hospital was to get a clearance to travel again. Left on own at airport ti fend for our selves. Also was charged for baggage, also I was not aware. I think booking through a third party, such as yourselves, doesn’t allow any for considerations when allocating seats.

It was very pleasant. The staff and crew are very polite.

Hawaiian Airlines staff is always professional & quick & easy check in & boarding process

Customer service by Susan of Alaskan Air was outstanding. We missed our flight out of JFK. She got us rebooked the following day. Way to go Susan.

We boarded an hour and a half late because a coffee maker leaked in the plane. Then we had to wait for awhile to get off the plane because another plane was in our spot at the terminal. I had plans when I landed that I had to skip so it was pretty disappointing.

We moved from the international terminal to a new location. I think there are still some bugs to work out . We didn’t receive check in notification and had to scramble to find it but i think it will work out

Liked the crew. Seats were uncomfortable during the last few hours of the 11 hour flight. Better selection of movies .

Everything you need to know for your flight from Hilo to Honolulu

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car rentals and package deals with KAYAK.