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If you wish to take a taxi, you will find them directly outside the terminal building outside baggage claims A and B. Taxi services are provided by various independent companies and are not associated with the airport. It is also worth noting that you will need to negotiate the price of your ride with your driver in advance. KOA has a fare estimator on their website for you to consult in advance depending on your final destination.
Yes, there are services available for travelers with reduced mobility available at the Kona Airport. Due to the lack of ramps for deplaning, you will need to request boarding lift service from your airline in advance. Otherwise, motorized wheelchairs are available for rent and the rest of the facilities are accessible.
Yes, you will find that there is one major US hub that offers direct service to the Kona International Airport (KOA), Los Angeles (LAX). If you choose to fly from another US city, you will most likely have one or two layovers on the mainland before heading over to Hawaii. Direct flights are typically operated by United Airlines and American Airlines.
Unfortunately, there is no free shuttle service to or from the Kona airport. You will typically be taking the SpeediShuttle to reach your destination if you are not renting a car and need to get to your hotel nearby.
Cars, taxis, and shuttles are the main forms of transportation connecting Kona International Airport to Kailua-Kona. Unfortunately for tourists on a budget, the airport has very limited public bus service connecting it with neighboring towns and cities. Nonetheless, it is easy to get into the city from the airport, and shuttles in particular are your cheapest bet if you don’t plan on renting a vehicle.
The shopping selection at Kona International Airport is small and sweet. After all, it is one of the smaller airports serving one of the less populated islands of Hawaii. All the same, they have a few shops that will fit the bill for most of your souvenir and gift needs. Some of these shops include Tiare’s Gift Shop, Aloha News Stand, and Cho’s Leis & Flowers.
Though there is not much in the terminals in the way of entertainment, the airport is actually just around the corner from Wawaloli Beach Park. The conveniently close beach offers travelers an easy way to kill an hour or two before their flight.
Tourism is one of Hawaii’s biggest industries and fortunately this means many of the hotels and resorts surrounding Kona International Airport offer complimentary airport pickup and drop-off. Some of these hotels include the likes of The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, Wyndham Mauna Loa Village, and Banyan Tree Sanctuary.
Flights from Honolulu | 0h 47m |
Flights from San Francisco | 5h 11m |
Flights from San Diego | 5h 43m |
Flights from Seattle | 6h 05m |
Flights from Los Angeles | 5h 37m |
The cheapest airline ticket to Kailua-Kona from the United States in the last 72 hours was $101 one-way, and $201 round-trip on the route from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. The most popular route is from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona and the cheapest ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $217 round-trip.
American Airlines, Air Canada, and Air France usually have the most frequent connections from United States to Kailua-Kona
There are 8 miles between Kailua-Kona city center and Kailua-Kona.
All flights to Kailua-Kona land at Kailua-Kona. The airport code is KOA,and it can also be referred to as Keahole or Kona Intl.
On average, a flight to Kailua-Kona costs $245. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $35 and departed from Kahului Airport.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kailua-Kona is Tuesday. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday.
The cheapest month for flights to Kailua-Kona is January. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July.
Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Air Canada have waived their change and cancellation fees on flights to Kailua-Kona. Confirm policies on booking site.
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The flight was delayed multiple times. I had to buy a new tickets (4 tickets) for my family for a total of $5200 cnd And missed thanks giving with our family. Very very poor and disappointing service.
My seat was dirty. No food for baby available. Crew were wonderful. Early boarding helpful with baby.
American must only test their seats on aliens. Or their goal is to become expensive Spirit.
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