Flying from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo Airport (ITO): what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to make your KOA to ITO flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Pick a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to look at your options for tickets from Kona Airport to Hilo Airport. Honolulu International Airport is a top stopover on the KOA to ITO route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona Airport (KOA) to Hilo Airport (ITO)
Right now, $95 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kona Airport to Hilo Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $179. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from KOA to ITO. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Kona Airport to Hilo Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from KOA to ITO.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kona Airport to Hilo Airport.
Handy information about Kona Airport (KOA)
Kona Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from KOA make it to their destination as scheduled 86% of the time.
Central Kailua-Kona to Kona Airport is approximately 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Booking a hotel room for the night can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you want a place to stay before your flight from Kona Airport to Hilo Airport, have a look at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House. It's a quick drive from KOA.
Arriving at Hilo Airport (ITO)
If you're arriving on a late Kona Airport to Hilo Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near ITO:
Travel at your own pace with a Hilo Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Hilo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Hilo Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Hilo Airport (ITO) to central Hilo
From Hilo Airport, Hilo is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Hilo Airport (ITO)
September is the busiest month for flights from Kona Airport to Hilo Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hilo in February.
The warmest month in Hilo is October, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Kona Airport to Hilo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
March has average temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from KOA to ITO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Hilo, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 338 kilometres north-west to Honolulu to tick off its leading attractions. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
