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Cheapest round-trip
$149
Typical prices: $147-$188
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/10Tue 8/11
HNL - ITO • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$69
Typical prices: $87-$155
Southwest
Sat 9/12
HNL - ITO • Non-stop
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Use self check-in kiosks to print passes faster for Honolulu to Hilo flights.
Confirm your seat assignment and terminal before interisland departure from Honolulu.
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Cheap Flights from Honolulu to Hilo (HNL-ITO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Hilo 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Honolulu to Hilo

Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 8:13 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 53mnonstop
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6:00 am - 6:54 am
ITO
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HNL
0h 54mnonstop
$149Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Tue, Aug 18
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 6:10 pm
HNL
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ITO
1h 00mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:45 am - 12:45 pm
ITO
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HNL
1h 00mnonstop
$154Southwest
Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 16
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:33 pm - 5:27 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:54 am
ITO
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HNL
0h 54mnonstop
$155Alaska Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 9:54 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:26 am - 10:20 am
ITO
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HNL
0h 54mnonstop
$159Alaska Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:32 pm - 5:26 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:54 am
ITO
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HNL
0h 54mnonstop
$164Alaska Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 10
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7:05 am - 7:58 am
HNL
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ITO
0h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:59 pm - 6:52 pm
ITO
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HNL
0h 53mnonstop
$165Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 9:54 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:28 am - 12:45 pm
ITO
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HNL
4h 17m
1 stop
$168Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:18 pm - 1:14 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 56mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 2:54 pm
ITO
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HNL
0h 55mnonstop
$169Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:03 am - 7:56 am
HNL
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ITO
0h 53mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:28 am - 12:18 pm
ITO
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HNL
3h 50m
1 stop
$170Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 9:54 pm
HNL
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ITO
0h 54mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:28 am - 12:45 pm
ITO
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HNL
4h 17m
1 stop
$171Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Honolulu to Hilo flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Hilo?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Honolulu to Hilo departing in August.

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Hilo on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Honolulu to Hilo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Hilo, 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 Honolulu to Hilo is September, where tickets cost $155 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $207 and $199 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Honolulu to Hilo, 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 Honolulu to Hilo, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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July

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$69
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
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Flights from Honolulu to Hilo: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Honolulu to Hilo 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines
HNL
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ITO
Aug 2024
Do self check in. Much simpler print boarding passes at outside kiosk. I don't have that precheck but obviously they are trying to make everyone go that route bx we had to walk to the other end of the terminal for security once we checked in, instead of the much closer security check that was exclusive to precheck folks. That is frustrating.
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Mar 2024
Seat was not assigned and terminal was not provided. Research what terminal flys inter island.

FAQs for booking flights from Honolulu to Hilo

  • Is there public transportation to the Hilo city center from Hilo International Airport?

    Unfortunately, there is no bus that travels directly from Hilo Airport (ITO) to Hilo. On the other hand, there are services that leave from Hilo International Airport and arrive to Moheau Bus Terminal by way of Kalanianaole Richardsons Beach Park.

  • What services are available for passengers with reduced mobility?

    When departing from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, it is possible to make arrangements for special assistance in advance, which will allow you to pass through security and reach your gate without any problems. Restrooms that are accessible to people with disabilities are provided at the airport, in addition to further assistance for passengers with a concealed disability. Accessibility services are available at Hilo Airport, which serves as the destination airport, and include wheelchairs and specially designed facilities.

  • How early should I get to the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    It is strongly recommended that passengers arrive at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport a minimum of 2h before an international flight and 90min before an interisland trip, unless otherwise instructed.

  • Is there parking at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport?

    There is a parking lot that is accessible around the clock, every day of the week. There is a maximum parking stay of 30 days. In the event that the parking lot is completely filled, vehicles have the option of proceeding to the top level, where a vehicle bridge leading to the International Parking Garage may be found. The International Garage has a total of 1,800 accessible parking spots for customers.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Honolulu to Hilo?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Honolulu to Hilo was $69 for a one-way ticket and $149 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Honolulu to Hilo?

    Honolulu airport is called Honolulu and the only airport in Hilo is Hilo Intl.

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

    Only JetBlue offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Honolulu to Hilo flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Honolulu to Hilo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Honolulu and Hilo.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Honolulu to Hilo are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $169 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 $181 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Honolulu to Hilo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Hilo from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to Hilo?

    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 Hilo with an airline and back to Honolulu with another airline. Booking your flights between Honolulu and ITO 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 Honolulu to Hilo?

    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 Hilo from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to Hilo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $79 or less one-way and $184 or less round-trip.
  • If you have a flight that leaves Daniel K. Inouye International Airport very early in the morning, you may want to consider staying the night at the Airport Honolulu Hotel, which is a well-liked hotel that provides free airport shuttle service as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the terminals of the airport. You won't have to worry about rushing through the early traffic to make it to the airport on time.
  • If you are planning to bring your pet with you on your trip, HNL's Sterile area has extra Service and Transit Animal Relief Stations. They may be found in the C.B. Lansing Garden on the ground level of Terminal 1, as well as in the Hawaiian Garden on the ground level of Terminal 2.
  • Make use of the lounges that are offered at both the airport where you are departing and the airport where you are arriving. There is more than one United Club Lounge at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport (ITO). These lounges provide amenities including Wi-Fi, showers, and meals to their guests.
  • Baggage carts may be found at the International Arrivals areas of both Daniel K. Inouye International Airport and Hilo International Airport at no cost to passengers who need assistance with their bags. There is a small fee that must be paid in order to make use of the facility in any other area of the airport.
  • Take in the warmth of the Hawaiian sun one last time before you leave this magnificent island. Relax in the exquisitely HNL planted gardens, which include Chinese, Japanese, and Hawaiian gardens, respectively.

Prefer to fly direct from Honolulu to Hilo?

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

Direct departures

Honolulu to Hilo Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Direct returns

Hilo Intl to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Friday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

Alaska Airlines,Southwest

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Honolulu to Hilo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Honolulu to Hilo. 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 Honolulu to Hilo? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4238 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

10.0 ExcellentJasmine, Apr 2026
LGB - HNL
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The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Much better than the.last. flight on SW on Thanksgiving day

Unfortunately it was not a good experience. There was a rude stewardess.

Boarding was quick. The flight itself was good. However, no charging ports for cell phones. Also, the food provided was just a few snacks. For a 5-hr flight, I would expect at least a sandwich.

Boarding was well explained and smooth. The flight was short, so there was no time for snacks. They did offer water or juice, though.

The flight was very short, 45 mins, therefore no snacks/drinks were provided; there should be a NA option for food and entertainment survey questions. Also, there were no charging ports onboard for cell phones. My experience was overall positive.

I love the fact that Southwest airlines has a direct flight from Honolulu to Las Vegas and Las Vegas to Honolulu. The only downside was flying on Southwest is they do not provide meals even if they charged you they do not provide meals. They do provide a free snack that consists of chips pretzels cheese and a cookie. They do serve free drink and if you book the premium flight then you get your choice of an alcoholic beverage. The seats are small so if you are not traveling with three people plan on someone sitting next to you.

Price was right. Add power to the seats, television, larger plane to accommodate a long flight to improve mental health and overall comfort for a 5 hour flight.

We tried for days to use online Alaska Airline app we needed to know what Gate to depart from . When we got there we were given a paper boarding ticket with the wrong gate on it . We almost missed this flight . It caused great stress and caused a health side effect. The previous flights April 24 started hour late mechanical issues . We were not allowed to depart plane in time to get correct gate and missed our flight .

Had to buy a snack box as I am gluten free. They should be free in extra comfort. Food they provided was awful. Not enough water stops.

it was good except the too big men in my personal space.

Short trip from Honolulu to Kauai. Not a major issue. Only concern was the drop off of the luggage for departure. Only one person handling all of the passengers. She was busting her butt.

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

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.

they didn't fix a plane and we were delayed travelling an extra 12 hours.

Self check in is not indicated well if you approach Terminal 1 from Terminal 2 Parking

While the flight itself was pleasant, the process of checking in was difficult. The line was long and our connection time was but two hours. When we finally got to the Hawaiian agent and told him that we were traveling on Alaskan Airlines, he told us we would need to go to a different terminal. I told him that another Hawaiian Airlines agent had directed us to him. I’m looking at our tickets, he noticed that the Alaskan Airlines flight was to be managed by a second party. He ended admonish us for not telling us so Rather than considering that we might’ve been right in the first place.

Plane left an hour late due to flight staffing problems. Only a 45 min flight, but it took 3 hours as a result, which left a lot of people disgruntled. No excuses. No recompense.

Omg the disaster at the security was on another level! “Go to this end, sorry closed now, go to that end”. Ridiculous! This took over an hour! As far as the airline was concerned although I booked nearly a year ago I couldn’t get my bag tag - stand in another 15 minute line or my seat on Hawaiian Airlines- 5 more minutes! Then my TSA status was denied. Like what the heck! Makes a person not want to travel with this amount of incompetence

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

Love you guys are so friendly and kind and wonderful

It’s great, I’ve always fly & ride with Hawaiian Airlines going Inter island or to the mainland.

Bar code for checking luggage and boarding pass didn't work. Had to stand in long customer service line. Passengers at Oahu should be aware the Terminal for Hawaiian Air requires travel by shuttle. Budget an extra 20-30 minutes to get from the main terminal to the remote terminal.

The flight from HON to Hilo caused a few problems, but we were helped by the checking agent at Hawaiian Airlines with tech assistance. My wife & I are in our 70's and not QR code savvy. But we are learning.

2nd flight of the day, delayed from the 1st flight being inoperable, and then this one was delayed 45 mins too.

Overall, the experience was good, but not special in any way. Fortunately, the flight was quite short. There was no one at the check-in kiosks to answer questions or help. The top of my armrest fell off when I grabbed it to stand up. One hates to see the plane falling apart!

The crew was quick and efficient. The flight was uneventful and arrived slightly early.

The flight left over an hour late and sat on the runway another half an hour or so.

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