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Hawaiian Airlines commonly has layovers in Honolulu (HNL), while Alaska Airlines often has layovers in Portland (PDX) or Los Angeles (LAX) for flights between Seattle and Hilo. If United Airlines is chosen, typical layover locations include San Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), or Denver (DEN), depending on the specific flight itinerary.

From the Hilo International Airport (ITO) to the city center, there are many transportation options. Two examples of ride-hailing services that may be accessed using a smartphone app are Uber and Lyft. Taxis are also readily available outside the baggage claim area. If having your own car gives you more freedom, you can hire one from one of the rental car companies at the airport.

There are several accommodations available close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). One of these is the Seattle Airport Marriott, which is located just outside the terminal. The Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center is an additional choice that is close by and can be reached on foot. Another hotel near the airport that is accessible on foot is the Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport. For travelers who need to be close to the airport, particularly those with early or late flights, these hotels offer handy lodging options.

Passengers can upgrade from first class to economy class on Alaska Airlines through the "First Class Upgrade" program. Depending on availability, upgrades can be purchased with cash, miles, or a mix of both.

Flights from Seattle to Hilo usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Hilo:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Connecting flights from Seattle to Hilo most commonly pass through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 98% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Seattle to Hilo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $502 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $607, a difference of $105. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Seattle to Hilo. Flights with 1 layover take between 8h 43m and 10h 22m in total, depending on the connection.

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 $424 to $3,433. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Seattle to Hilo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $348, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 43m, compared with 10h 22m via Kahului (OGG).

Hilo is 3 hours behind Seattle (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Hilo range from $417 to $671, with an average of $523 over the past 12 months. Anything below $417 counts as a good deal.