The Big Island

$173+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KOA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to The Big Island

Cheapest flights from Chicago to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/117:59 pm
ORD
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KOA
1 stop23h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/1910:36 am
KOA
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ORD
1 stop23h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$421
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:07 pm
ORD
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KOA
1 stop28h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/410:17 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/8$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:10 am
ORD
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KOA
1 stop15h 32m
Delta
Tue 5/198:55 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 38m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$424
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:07 pm
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop28h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/49:01 pm
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops15h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$428
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/33:07 pm
ORD
-
KOA
2 stops27h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1712:10 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$429
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/107:00 am
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop14h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/1712:10 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/9$432
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:00 am
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop14h 13m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/169:17 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop11h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$435
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/43:07 pm
ORD
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KOA
2 stops27h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/91:56 pm
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:10 am
MDW
-
KOA
2 stops17h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/47:00 pm
KOA
-
MDW
2 stops13h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 2/8$495
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/99:35 am
MDW
-
KOA
2 stops14h 02m
Delta
Mon 3/1610:15 pm
KOA
-
MDW
2 stops14h 39m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$497
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/23:07 pm
ORD
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ITO
2 stops30h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/46:44 pm
ITO
-
ORD
2 stops16h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$500
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:10 am
MDW
-
KOA
1 stop12h 05m
Southwest
Thu 5/78:25 pm
KOA
-
MDW
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 2/9$530

Find flight deals from Chicago to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$421
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$173
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$648
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Kona Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Kona Intl flights.
From Chicago (CHI) to The Big Island
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to The Big Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to The Big Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to The Big Island that are best for you.

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ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

3:07 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop28h 46m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/4

9:01 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$428

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-7:03 pm

1 stop16h 48m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/7

8:55 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$434

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

7:25 am-6:38 pm

1 stop16h 13m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/15

8:50 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$434

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

9:17 pm-2:11 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$435

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

7:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop14h 13m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/4

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop30h 49m

$442

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:25 am-6:37 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/23

10:15 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$442

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

7:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops16h 17m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops18h 19m

$447

ChicagoHilo

ORD - ITO

ORDITO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

3:07 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops30h 34m

Hilo Intl

Wed 3/4

6:44 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$455

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

8:10 am-9:20 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$495

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

9:35 am-6:37 pm

2 stops14h 02m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$497

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to The Big Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island (average of $371). Flying from Chicago to The Big Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $668). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to The Big Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 11, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to The Big Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Chicago to The Big Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago to The Big Island?

    Departing from Chicago to The Big Island will take you 16h 48m. Chicago and The Big Island are separated by a distance of 4205 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to The Big Island one-way?

    $195 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $233 and $382, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to The Big Island?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to The Big Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to The Big Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island (average of $371). Flying from Chicago to The Big Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $668). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Chicago to The Big Island

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to The Big Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$265Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$418Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$429Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$453Average$709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$578Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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