Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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Honolulu to Kailua-Kona Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest Honolulu to Kailua-Kona flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top HNL to KOA routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Daniel K. Inouye Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
HNL
Traveling To
Kona Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
KOA
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
 hours mins
Direct Flight Time
 hours mins
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Honolulu Intl. Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole?
The average flight time from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona is a mere 48 minutes. You might just have enough time to rest your eyelids before you'll have to put your seat upright for touchdown!
What airlines fly direct from Honolulu Intl. Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole?
All that's standing between you and Kailua-Kona is just one, stress-free flight (and perhaps a few cheeky in-flight beverages). You can travel directly from Daniel K. Inouye Intl. Airport (HNL) to KOA with several airlines, including Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
How many flights are there from Honolulu International Airport to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
You don't need to pull your hair out trying to work your holiday time around your flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona. That's because there are 18 daily flights for you to choose from.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Here's an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flights booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It's good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif's 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.
Address:
Kailua-Kona HI, 96734
United States
IATA code:
KOA
Longitude:
-156.041077
Latitude:
19.736174
Time zone:
Pacific/Honolulu
Address:
300 Rodgers Blvd., #12
Honolulu HI, 96819
United States
IATA code:
HNL
Longitude:
-157.921667
Latitude:
21.325833
Time zone:
Pacific/Honolulu

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Kailua-Kona from Honolulu from different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Kailua-Kona in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Kailua-Kona from Honolulu 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at and rising to depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona today!  

Find cheap airfares to Kailua-Kona from Honolulu 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near Honolulu and Kailua-Kona
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in )
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$442 per night from 26 Apr to 27 Apr
NZ$442
per night
26 Apr - 27 Apr
Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,905 reviews)
The ambience of Hawaii really does a lot for this hotel. The property is old and starting to fall apart. The rooms are decent and have great views from the balconies, but the bathrooms are the type you will find at a motel. The hallways smell like vomit at random times of the day at night. The staff ...

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$442 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
NZ$442
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,547 reviews)
friendly

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona HI
The price is NZ$590 per night from 5 May to 6 May
NZ$590
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
My partner and I both loved our stay at the Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. There were so many wonderful things that we enjoyed. It was a beachfront hotel, so just a quick walk out of the lobby and you're at a pool with a hot tub and a little beach with a lagoon that opens to the sea. ...

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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