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Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:38 pmONT-KOA
13h 38m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 10:53 amKOA-ONT
10h 08m1 stop
$297Delta
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Fri, Aug 15 - Wed, Aug 20
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:38 pmONT-KOA
13h 38m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 12:23 pmKOA-ONT
11h 38m2 stops
$302Delta
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Thu, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 28
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:26 amONT-KOA
8h 26m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 12:14 pmKOA-ONT
10h 59m2 stops
$303United Airlines
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Fri, May 30 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
1:36 pm - 7:31 pmONT-KOA
8h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:15 pm - 12:14 pmKOA-ONT
10h 59m2 stops
$328United Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 10
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:27 amSFO-KOA
5h 27mnonstop
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1:28 pm - 9:38 pmKOA-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$330Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:24 pmSFO-KOA
7h 54m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 9:38 pmKOA-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$335Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:42 pmSEA-KOA
10h 27m1 stop
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11:20 pm - 2:45 pmKOA-SEA
12h 25m1 stop
$349American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:13 pmDFW-KOA
11h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:43 pm - 5:52 amKOA-DFW
11h 09m1 stop
$359American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 18
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 1:52 pmLAX-KOA
9h 07m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 11:30 pmKOA-LAX
5h 35mnonstop
$368Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Tue, Jun 3
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 1:35 pmLAX-KOA
5h 35mnonstop
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2:55 pm - 11:30 pmKOA-LAX
5h 35mnonstop
$370Hawaiian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Kailua-Kona

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Kailua-Kona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Kailua-Kona?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kailua-Kona was found on the route from Ontario, at $297 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $338 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Kailua-Kona?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Kailua-Kona from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Kailua-Kona costs $377 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $56 and departed from Honolulu. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona which costs $482 on average, and San Francisco to Kailua-Kona, which costs $542 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kailua-Kona?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Kailua-Kona, 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 to Kailua-Kona is November, where tickets cost $488 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $855 and $777 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $509.

What is a good deal for flights to Kailua-Kona?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Kailua-Kona, 25% of our users found tickets to Kailua-Kona for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $136 round-trip, from Los Angeles $368 round-trip, from Sacramento $375 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Kailua-Kona?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Kailua-Kona, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Book Cheap Kailua-Kona Plane Tickets

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Ontario to Kailua-Kona

When to book flights to Kailua-Kona

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Flights to Kailua-Kona: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Kailua-Kona 
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSAN-KOAJun 2024
Dress with a tank top under your sweater because once you exit the plane, the Kona heat will hit you like an oven
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesHNL-KOAJul 2024
Try to get a window seat to enjoy the scenic view.

FAQs - booking Kailua-Kona flights

  • How to get to and from Kona International Airport to downtown Kailua-Kona?

    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.

  • What shopping options are available in Kona International Airport?

    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.

  • What is there to do while in Kona International Airport?

    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.

  • What hotels and resorts near Kona International Airport offer transport services?

    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.

  • If I want to take a taxi from the airport, where can I find them?

    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.

  • Does the Kona Airport offer services for those with limited mobility?

    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.

  • Can I fly directly to Kailua-Kona from other major US cities?

    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.

  • Can I take a shuttle to my hotel close to the Kona International Airport (KOA)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Kailua-Kona?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Kailua-Kona was found on the route from Ontario, at $297 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $338 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Kona Intl Airport from central Kailua-Kona?

    There are 8 miles between Kailua-Kona city center and Kona Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Kailua-Kona’s airport?

    All flights to Kailua-Kona land at Kona Intl Airport. The airport code is KOA,and it can also be referred to as Keahole or Kona Intl.

  • How much is a flight to Kailua-Kona?

    On average, a flight to Kailua-Kona costs $377. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $56 and departed from Honolulu Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Kailua-Kona?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Kailua-Kona is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $495. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $624 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Kailua-Kona?

    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 to Kailua-Kona.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Kailua-Kona?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Kailua-Kona?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Kailua-Kona is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $627 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Kailua-Kona is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $673.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Kailua-Kona

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Kailua-Kona? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Kailua-Kona for the following prices or less: From Los Angeles $570, from San Diego $1,102, from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl $1,224
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Kailua-Kona flight deals.
  • Visitors to the Island of Hawaii (also known as the Big Island) may find themselves landing at one of two airports serving the island. Namely, Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Kona International Airport (KOA). Hilo International Airport primarily services the eastern portion of the island, while Kona International Airport offers flights to Kailua-Kona and its surrounding area.
  • Travelers with pets should be aware that Hawaii has very strict quarantine rules and that all pets must receive proper vaccinations and proof of such prior to their arrival in Hawaii. If you fail to bring such documentation with you, your animals could be quarantined for a lengthy amount of time.
  • Looking to grab a bite to eat after your flight to Kailua-Kona? While Kona International Airport is not the largest of airports, it still provides a decent restaurant and snack selection for hungry travelers. One good option to check out is Laniakea by Centerplate, which serves a variety of local Hawaiian fare.
  • Speedishuttle is one of the best ways to get around the Island of Hawaii for tourists. They offer door-to-door pickup service from Kona International Airport to destinations all across the island. So, whether you want to get to your resort or go straight to a volcano for a bit of hiking, they have you covered.
  • Want to jump right into tourism mode upon your arrival in Kona International Airport? Consider purchasing flowers and leis at one of the flower stands in the airport. After all, there’s nothing that screams Hawaii more than a traditional lei.
  • If you are renting a car when you arrive at Kona International Airport (KOA), you will have to make your way to the offsite rental counters. You can take the free airport shuttle to the rental car center. You will find the shuttle pickup point at the center median across the street from baggage claims A and B.
  • If you are arriving at KOA with your pet or service animal, you will only find one pet relief area across the street from the Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center near the former car rental facility.
  • If you are hungry when you land and want to grab a bite to eat, the restaurants at the airport have opening hours based on flight arrival times so you are guaranteed to find something. There are plenty of local specialties, such as Laniakea by Centerplate, available in the terminal.
  • If you are not sure where to go after you land at the Kona International Airport, you can make use of the Visitor Information Program onsite. The program is staffed from 7:45am to 9pm daily and when it isn’t staffed, you can call the toll-free number to get assistance.
  • If you want to relax before heading into the city, you can head to the only lounge at the airport: the Hawaiian Air Premier Club in the passenger gate area.

Top 5 airlines flying to Kailua-Kona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Kailua-Kona. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Kailua-Kona. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Kailua-Kona? 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 9968 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.1Entertainment
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It was all great all around. Will travel with Alaska next trip.

10.0 ExcellentLoyola, Apr 2025BOS - SEA
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It was all great all around. Will travel with Alaska next trip.

I got the last seat on the plane, in the back in the corner against the window, and I paid a competitive price for my ticket several weeks before the flight.

Everything was good. However, the selections of movies and TV shows were boring and unexciting. It was disappointing.

Long delay before boarding. By the time I was informed of the delay I was already at the gate.

There was no seating at the gate, no where to charge your devices, super crowded. Boarding in group F meant all luggage space was taken when it was time for me to board. The boarding crew was short with everyone and seemed irritated. The luggage space was insufficient, the seat was too small for me (6'4") and very uncomfortable trip. I was in a middle seat between a person snoring the whole trip and a person with very strong body odor. The flight crew was terse and unfriendly, seemed irritated and impatient. Yelled a lot at people with earbuds in, understandable. Finally, we arrived 10 minutes early, only to sit on the tarmac for 20 minutes and wait for a gate. Worst flight experience I've had in years.

I made a mistake. Read what I wrote in the flight from Dulles to SEA. The negative experience was from SEA to BOI. Total garbage. Wont do it again.

Flight 351 SEA to BOI was terrible. We got to cruising altitude and I needed to use the restroom but the fasten seatbelt sign never came off. There was no turbulence and I'd felt the plane level off so I stood up to use the restroom about 15 minutes after we leveled off. The stewardess went over the intercom and said I needed to be seated because the captain hadn't turned off the fasten seatbelt sign....Which... Fair.... But not five minutes later she went and used the bathroom. Felt very unprofessional to leave a paying customer with a burning urethra for the entire flight and bark at them to sit down and still use the bathroom yourself. They never did turn off the seatbelt sign.

For longer trips, snacks are puny, boring and don’t have ANY nutritional value.

One of the worst check-in experiences ever. Apparently, we were overweight and had to completely repack. They tried to charge us an extra $35 per bag on top of the standard checked baggage fee we had already paid in advance. Surprisingly, we managed to fit everything into our carry-ons and stayed under their precious 50-pound limit. (By the way, 23 kg is actually 50.7 lbs, so we couldn’t even go slightly over 50 according to the very unfriendly agent.)

OUr pilot was very good and also a good landing in a very gusting Phoenix. Most important.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

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

Not so good. The takeoff was aborted after reaching 100 knots due to a problem with the front tires. I do commend the pilot for a quick decision and preventing a potential disaster. We returned to the gate to put fresh tires on the front. Our flight was delayed for over 3 hours. The rest of the flight was okay. We were reimbursed by Hawaiian Airlines for only $50. Not too generous

Arrived at the gate with no seats assigned. Was told by gate agent the flight was full and we would not be on it. I asked the gate agent how could I be sold tickets when the flight was full. She replied, “Thats just how they do it.” I was able to get seats once I arrived at the gate. The flight itself was great. I’ll never purchase tickets without seat assignments from kayak or anyone again. Shame on kayak or Hawaiian airlines or all of you.

A cold sandwich would be much better than the warm gummy croissant.

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

They cancelled our flight and one after and then crammed everyone on a late flight. Refused to give us a meal voucher because the delay was less than 3 hours. In the end the delay was 4 hours. No reason was ever given for the cancelled flights. Fly Southwest!

The temperature on the plane was too cold and the food was not very good. Everything else was good.

There was mention of a complimentary magazine but none were in the seat pockets. The flight is short so understandable not having food or a snack.

Flight delayed. Then left much later than new time. 88 year old dad waiting at Kona airport for ages.

This is my first time flying Hawaiian. It was so disorganized and poorly coordinated, resulting in the most unacceptable delay

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

First world problems, but still… We were seated in first class and asked for a cocktail on a very short, 50 minute flight. After our drink order was taken, a half hour went by, and we noticed that every other person in the small plane had been served except for us. We got up to ask about it, the drinks finally came, then were taken away three minutes later since the flight was so short. Really strange situation, on the other hand, we were in Utah.

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

Boarding took forever, the plane was cramped and cold, and the seatbelt song came on constantly throughout the red eye flight with a loud pre-recorded message playing each time

Cabin felt crammed Snacks are lame But crew was super efficient getting us out on time despite delay

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

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