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Cheap Flight Deals from Kona Intl to Honolulu (KOA-HNL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kona Intl to Honolulu that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu.
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6:25 pm - 7:15 pmKOA-HNL
0h 50mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:00 amHNL-KOA
0h 50mnonstop
$92Southwest
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
2:15 pm - 8:50 pmKOA-HNL
6h 35m1 stop
8:30 am - 9:25 amHNL-KOA
0h 55mnonstop
$98Southwest
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
2:15 pm - 8:50 pmKOA-HNL
6h 35m1 stop
8:00 am - 3:15 pmHNL-KOA
7h 15m1 stop
$103Southwest
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
5:05 pm - 5:53 pmKOA-HNL
0h 48mnonstop
5:40 am - 6:25 amHNL-KOA
0h 45mnonstop
$114Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 12
4:05 pm - 4:53 pmKOA-HNL
0h 48mnonstop
7:55 am - 8:41 amHNL-KOA
0h 46mnonstop
$119Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 11
7:19 pm - 8:07 pmKOA-HNL
0h 48mnonstop
5:40 am - 6:25 amHNL-KOA
0h 45mnonstop
$124Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 13
3:20 pm - 4:09 pmKOA-HNL
0h 49mnonstop
8:10 pm - 8:55 pmHNL-KOA
0h 45mnonstop
$129Hawaiian Airlines
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Sun, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 4
8:55 am - 11:16 amKOA-HNL
2h 21m1 stop
11:00 am - 11:50 amHNL-KOA
0h 50mnonstop
Fri, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 14
8:30 pm - 10:00 amKOA-HNL
13h 30m3 stops
11:55 am - 7:55 pmHNL-KOA
8h 00m3 stops
$344Southern / Mokulele
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Thu, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 10
8:30 pm - 6:15 pmKOA-HNL
21h 45m3 stops
6:20 pm - 7:55 pmHNL-KOA
25h 35m3 stops
$418Southern / Mokulele
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Wed, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 14

Flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Honolulu on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu, 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 from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu is June, where tickets cost $139 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $164 and $154 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $488, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu, 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 on the flight from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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April

High season

February

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$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu 
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLDec 2024
Dfw is a great airport when the weather cooperates
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLJan 2025
Wish I had known there was a shuttle bus all the way home becaues the trains were jam packed with no chance of sitting or even moving to a place to hang on.
JanaFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLOct 2024
Ask to get off before insecticide is sprayed. Take warm clothes.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian AirlinesKOA-HNLMar 2024
If you have a person in your party with a temporary ID (i.e. they were just issued one by DMV or their permanent ID has not arrived yet) be sure to bring additional identification materials. In our case an insurance card with their name on it was sufficient.

FAQs for booking flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu

  • What is the Kona International Airport (KOA) like?

    The Kona International Airport (KOA) is a picturesque, beautiful airport. It is somewhat of an open airport with lots of outdoor space. While waiting on your plane to leave, you can spend time outdoors in the courtyard and you can appreciate its colorful flowers and gardens. There are also large sculptures and places to sit outdoors on the airport grounds.

  • How can I get downtown from the Honolulu Airport (HNL)?

    Many travelers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. To get downtown, it will take you less than 10min. If, however, you want to save money, there is a bus that runs from the airport and stops at many locations around Honolulu. This bus leaves from the airport's upper level. If you're going to downtown Honolulu, you can expect to be on the bus for about 30min.

  • What amenities/services are offered at the Kona International Airport (KOA)?

    The Kona International Airport is the main and the busiest airport on the island. It offers its passengers an array of services such as baggage trolleys, a newsstand, a snack shop, and restaurants.

  • Is there a shuttle at the Honolulu Airport (HNL)?

    Yes, there is. Although the airport is walkable, however, some passengers might prefer to take the airport's intra-airport transportation system. This is a free shuttle that goes from terminal to terminal. You can catch the shuttle outside of the terminal buildings.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu was $49 for a one-way ticket and $92 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kailua-Kona and Honolulu?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

    Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kailua-Kona to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

    The Boeing 717-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kailua-Kona to Honolulu flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Kailua-Kona and Honolulu, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

    There are nonstop flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $153 and an overall rating of 8.1, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $143 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Honolulu from 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 from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

    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 Honolulu with an airline and back to Kailua-Kona with another airline. Booking your flights between Kailua-Kona and HNL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $86 or less one-way and $292 or less round-trip.
  • Get dropped off curbside at the Kona International Airport (KOA) at Keahole. It is located off of Queen Kaahumanu Highway/HI-19 a short distance from Kailua-Kona town. Several airlines offer curbside check-in for added convenience. If you prefer to drive, there is a parking lot close to the terminal. You can park here for up to a month.
  • The Honolulu Airport (HNL) is also known as the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. It has 3 Terminals and 29 Gates. This airport will put you within a 55min drive of many tourist destinations including Honolulu, Waikiki, and Turtle Bay.
  • You can rent a car at the Honolulu Airport (HNL) to help you get around. There are several rental companies with offices at the airport including Thrifty, Budget, and Hertz. All the rental car agencies are across the street from the main terminal.
  • Withdraw money from an ATM at the bank. At the Kona International Airport (KOA), there are several ATMs in various locations. The Honolulu Airport (HNL) also has ATMs all around the airport. There are a couple in Terminal 2 around baggage claim and Terminal 1 on the 2nd level.
  • There are several lounges at the Kona and Honolulu Airports. At HNL, you can access the American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines Clubs. While waiting on your plane to leave the Kona Airport, there is the Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge for passengers to enjoy. In the lounges, you can enjoy benefits like complimentary beverages and snacks. You'll also have access to a television, reading materials, and comfortable seating.
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Prefer to fly direct from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kona Intl Airport to Honolulu Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kona Intl to Honolulu

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

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Direct returns

Honolulu to Kona Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, +7 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +8 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kailua-Kona to Honolulu? 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.
8.1
SouthwestOverall score based on 4662 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.7Crew
7.2Food
8.2Boarding
7.7Entertainment
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

10.0 ExcellentRachel, Jan 2025TPA - MDW
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Flight was awfully bumpy and landing was a bit jolting. I was in the restroom when snacks and drinks were served and was not asked if i wanted any. I had to ask for water finally.

Wi Fi was horrible kept cutting out the whole time and too expensive

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Boarding was a little late, but made up for it. It was quick to taxi to the runway, since it's a smallish airport.

Excellent! Only question is how we check in at exactly 24 hours in advance and end up at the end of the B boarding group

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

It was 2 hours 45 minutes late, for no apparently clear reason.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

Crew was great flight was great baggage claim was a failure. It took over 1 hour for bags to arrive. Poor communication poor effort when I spoke to the supervisor about the delay

Paid for first class, but the flight attendant for first class did the minimum required. She really ever came to pick up the trash, and never asked if we needed anything. Every person had to ring for the flight attendants if they wanted any extra drinks. When I went back to use the restroom, she was just sitting on her phone.

When we checked in our luggage, we had to use the tray, but include this tray is extra weight. I think you should not use the tray.

We had TSA pre check and paid to get it! They told us we would not have to do many of the things such as take your shoes off which I had to do! I’m 78 years old with NO criminal record and. they also patted my ankles down, Why? We boarded the plane in an orderly fashion only to sit there while they perform repairs to the lavatory. Why didn’t they do that before we boarded? I also paid extra to have more room because of my age but that was not what I had hoped for. I know you can’t control who sit in what seat but the guy next to me was bigger than average and took up part of my space.

I was able to upgrade to first class, which was great. Food and drinks were underwhelming compared to other first class flights I have taken.

I purchased a flight to Hawaii, changing planes in San Diego. My flight change location was later changed to Seattle then on to Kona, adding hours to my already long flight. Also, my flight home was run through Portland rather than through San Diego, once again, adding hours to my flight. At 81 years old I don’t want hours robbed from me.

I flew from San Francisco to Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines. The flight was operated by Alaska Airlines. Everything was fantastic. On the return flight from Honolulu to San Francisco, boarding was chaotic. They called each boarding group 1 through 6 very quickly, and everyone just ran and got in a very long line. There was no enforcement of boarding groups. Carry-on rules were not followed, and by the time I boarded the plane, there was barely any overhead space. I was boarding group 4. The crew was very professional, and the Hawaiian Airlines terminal in Honolulu was beautiful. I wish the rest of Honolulu Airport looked like the Hawaiian Airlines Terminal.

From my interactions with the Oakland airport staff through TSA through the gate agents to the flight crew on Hawaiian they were just so kind professional and helpful.. the only thing I would add would be the they need more help and TSA and on the Hawaiian airlines flight it would be so much nicer for them to play beautiful Hawaiian music on the way over there.. they didn't start playing it until right before we landed..

Crews ADA compliance ecellent. Sensitive and kind observation involving several passengers on plane Plane clean and fresh includsing lavatories

I flew from San Francisco to Honolulu on Alaska Airlines codeshare with Hawaiian Airlines, with a Hawaiian Airlines plane and crew. The flight was well organized, including boarding and deboarding. The crew was professional. Unfortunately, the charging ports at my seat and the seat next to me were broken. The Hawaiian airline terminal was a pleasant surprise compared to the rest of Honolulu airport.

We were amazed by the amazing food, comfort and service received in our coach seats. Pleasantly surprised we received breakfast and great beverages for no charge. Bag check fee was on $35. The crew was so kind and helpful. Highly recommend!

Most of the crew was wonderful but I had one bad experience with a crew member. When realizing my seat did not have an outlet compatible with my phone charger that I would need for transportation upon landing I asked an older, blonde heavily madeup member (I am describing her as I did not get her name) if there were chargers elsewhere I could use she said no, that not even the flight attendants had access to any. This however being my second flight of the day with Hawaiian airlines on a similar plane knew that chargers were available in extra comfort seating. I asked another passenger if I could use their plug and they agreed. She twice berated me for this and when I asked her to please stop talking to me about it she yelled that she was writing me up and ran down the aisle and did not return. I found this behavior disturbing. The other passenger was not bothered and this didn’t appear to be a safety hazard to anyone but it seemed to enrage her that used a plug that was not next to me.

I would like diabetic options for food. Seating was a little tight. Everything else went smooth

Good service because of wheelchair. Tight seats. Some announcements were hard to hear or understand. No directions for working the seat video or meanings of the icons. Coming into the country and changing planes was terrible with long lines and few desks open at the end. I had to go through twice because they found my tiny knife with fingernail scissors and file, when they scanned my checked luggage, and in order to keep it. I had to go through that long line a second time. Going home the luggage was checked all the way through

Service was so slow. I didn't get enough food and drink.

WiFi was not working thus the entertainment system did not work! Over 5 hours with nothing.

The extra leg room seat I paid a premium for was not at all what I expected. Everytime the person in front of me reclined the seat my food fell off the tray. The person behind me kept putting her knee in my back.

Some staff were very nice. Others were whatever. Plane was 2 hours delayed. Food was absolutely horrible. Nobody likes a turkey croissant. Gross. Serve something healthy and Hawaiian. Free internet was awesome but we only got that because we were 2 hours delayed. That should be standard on all flights, free internet. Luckily we made our connection but the plane on the connecting flight was ancient and had screws missing from the engine cowling. That plane needs to be retired.

They canceled our flight and reboot us for a later flight which threw off the rest of our plans

Going to Kahalui was wonderful. Attendants were awesome. Coming home, I was bumped from the seat I originally booked. Imagine my embarrassment as I stood there knowing I booked my flight a month earlier. All in all, I didn’t allow that spoil a wonderful weekend in Maui with family.

It was a bit cold. The worst thing was the insecticide spraying which we were not notified about before the flight. There was no choice of complimentary food. I'm a vegetarian, and the food had meat. The seats were comfortable. The movie selection was nice. I'm glad I brought a headset, as none was offered. The flight times were very good.

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