The Big Island

$247+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KOA
Jun 13 — Jun 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 May 14, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/252:18 pm
ORD
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KOA
1 stop29h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 8/2710:35 am
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$494
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 9/197:59 pm
ORD
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KOA
1 stop23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/256:00 am
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops12h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$499
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 8/257:00 am
ORD
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KOA
2 stops13h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/2710:35 am
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop21h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/118:28 am
ORD
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KOA
2 stops15h 49m
Delta
Wed 8/269:06 pm
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops16h 13m
Delta
Deal found 5/12$505
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/236:01 am
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop13h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/611:59 am
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop13h 21m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:00 am
ORD
-
KOA
2 stops14h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 9/13:35 pm
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops13h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$525
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/296:01 am
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/66:00 am
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$529
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sun 9/276:01 am
ORD
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KOA
1 stop13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/309:17 am
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops16h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$530
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 8/257:00 am
ORD
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ITO
2 stops13h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/239:26 am
ITO
-
ORD
2 stops15h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$535
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 9/237:00 am
ORD
-
KOA
2 stops16h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/19:48 am
KOA
-
ORD
2 stops15h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$535
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/36:00 am
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop10h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 6/98:00 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$536
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/127:15 am
ORD
-
KOA
1 stop11h 43m
American Airlines
Thu 8/203:35 pm
KOA
-
ORD
1 stop10h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/10$539

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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$494
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$247
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$732
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Kona Intl flight deals.
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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 ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 14, 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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

7:12 am-5:37 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Kona Intl

Mon 6/8

9:37 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$589

ChicagoHilo

ORD - ITO

ORDITO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/12

6:20 am-9:59 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Hilo Intl

Thu 8/20

8:45 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops21h 56m

$615
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop10h 42m

Kona Intl

Tue 6/2

7:00 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$633

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Kona Intl

Mon 8/17

9:06 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$655

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/2

9:23 am-7:20 pm

2 stops14h 57m

Kona Intl

Tue 6/9

8:50 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops16h 41m

$663

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

6:25 am-7:17 pm

2 stops17h 52m

Kona Intl

Sun 8/9

9:55 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$674

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

5:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Kona Intl

Thu 8/20

10:00 am-5:45 am

1 stop14h 45m

$678

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Kona Intl

Sat 6/6

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$690

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-4:34 pm

2 stops15h 34m

Kona Intl

Sat 6/6

10:36 am-6:20 am

2 stops14h 44m

$699

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

6:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Kona Intl

Tue 7/21

9:55 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops16h 02m

$700

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to The Big Island, you should look to book at least 60 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island (average of $262). Flying from Chicago to The Big Island in May is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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.

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 May 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 10h 42m. 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 $247 and $366, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to The Big Island (average of $262). Flying from Chicago to The Big Island in May is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to The Big Island

Discover the top 5 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$343Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$418Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$442Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$447Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$447Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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