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HNL — KOA
May 4 — May 111
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$120
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$50
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$154

Good round-trip deal

$136 or less

Good one-way deal

$70 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/27:40 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/49:00 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/191:40 pmHNL - ITO
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/208:05 amITO - HNL
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$120
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 7/158:10 amHNL - ITO
Nonstop0h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/151:25 pmITO - HNL
Nonstop0h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/28$124
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/211:30 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Sat 5/241:00 pmKOA - HNL
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$125
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/286:05 amHNL - ITO
Nonstop0h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 6/285:25 pmITO - HNL
Nonstop0h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$134
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:40 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/296:00 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/27$154
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/2211:15 amHNL - KOA
3 stops8h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/267:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$253
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Thu 5/2211:15 amHNL - MUE
2 stops19h 38mSouthern / Mokulele
Sun 5/257:17 amMUE - HNL
2 stops7h 02mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 4/29$294
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Wed 9/104:03 pmHNL - MUE
1 stop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/127:17 amMUE - HNL
2 stops4h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$329
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Sun 9/149:40 pmHNL - KOA
1 stop14h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1711:00 pmKOA - HNL
1 stop12h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,318

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Honolulu

Fly to

The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Mon 6/2

7:40 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop0h 45m

Kona Intl

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-7:47 am

Nonstop0h 47m

$120

HonoluluHilo

HNL - ITO

HNLITO

Honolulu

Mon 5/19

1:40 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Hilo Intl

Tue 5/20

8:05 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$120

HonoluluHilo

HNL - ITO

HNLITO

Honolulu

Tue 7/15

8:10 am-9:05 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Hilo Intl

Tue 7/15

1:25 pm-2:21 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

$124

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Wed 5/21

1:30 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

Kona Intl

Sat 5/24

1:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$125

HonoluluHilo

HNL - ITO

HNLITO

Honolulu

Sat 6/28

6:05 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Hilo Intl

Sat 6/28

5:25 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$134

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sat 5/10

7:29 am-8:16 am

Nonstop0h 47m

Kona Intl

Sat 5/10

6:00 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop0h 47m

$154

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Thu 5/22

11:15 am-7:55 pm

3 stops8h 40m

Kona Intl

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-7:47 am

Nonstop0h 47m

$253

HonoluluWaimea (Big Island)

HNL - MUE

HNLMUE

Honolulu

Thu 5/22

11:15 am-6:53 am

2 stops19h 38m

Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Sun 5/25

7:17 am-2:19 pm

2 stops7h 02m

$294

HonoluluWaimea (Big Island)

HNL - MUE

HNLMUE

Honolulu

Thu 5/22

12:40 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Sun 5/25

7:17 am-2:19 pm

2 stops7h 02m

$349

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sun 9/14

9:40 pm-11:46 am

1 stop14h 06m

Kona Intl

Wed 9/17

11:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop12h 40m

$1,318

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

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Honolulu to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 HNL to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu 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 April 29, 2025.

When flying from Honolulu 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.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to The Big Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to The Big Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to zzFUI are scheduled on a Tuesday (73 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (43 on average).

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Honolulu to The Big Island, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Honolulu to The Big Island Travel Guide

While Honolulu often gets credit as the most popular flight destination in Hawaii, the Island of Hawaii - more commonly known as Big Island - offers an enormous selection of sightseeing and vacation destinations. While there are plenty of places to just kick back and relax, adventurers love Big Island for its national park lands and volcanoes, including the mighty Kilauea. The Hilo region offers travelers a wonderful mix of shopping, museums and natural beauty (including some majestic waterfalls), which should not be missed. Wherever you land when you make the jump from Honolulu to Big Island, there is always something to do or see.

While Honolulu and Big Island are close geographically and culturally, there are some noticeable differences. Big Island is...well, bigger, to start, and its attractions are spread over a larger area. Big Island boasts numerous micro-climate zones, so you can do your research and find the spot that suits you best. A typical Hawaiian vacation plan might begin with the popular attractions and city sights of Honolulu followed by a dose of natural beauty on Big Island.

Become a savvy island hopper when you book the Hawaiian vacation of your dreams. Save money and don't miss a thing on your itinerary when you use our smart search engine to book a flight from Honolulu to Big Island.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to The Big Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Which airports on Big Island have sustainability practices and what are they?

    The KOA bottle is located close to the water source, helping to reduce the bottle's carbon footprint. They blow their own bottles at the Kona Deep bottling plant, and some of their BPA-free plastic is made within 300 yards of their production facilities. No finished bottles are imported from the mainland, reducing the airport's environmental impact. Instead of employing conventional air conditioning, which is extremely energy-intensive in tropical areas, they make use of the water already available by re-piping naturally cold water from the deep ocean all over the structure. ITO’s infrastructure ensures efficient long-term sustainability.

  • How can passengers traveling to Big Island from Honolulu lessen the impact they have on the environment?

    Look for planes that produce less CO2 to lower your personal carbon footprint. It's also possible to look for daytime flights, which are thought to have a smaller impact on global warming than their nighttime counterparts. Fuel efficiency makes nonstop or minimally connecting flights more eco-friendly.

  • Which airlines have the least impact on the environment and travel to Big Island from Honolulu?

    In order to lessen their impact on the environment caused by their transpacific fleet by approximately one ton of carbon dioxide per year, Hawaiian Airlines has reduced the size of their food carts and given their pilots iPads in place of bulky binders. The flight crew recycles everything from cans and bottles to menus and takeout containers. Compostable paper bags have been installed in place of the disposable plastic trays and breakfast dishes that were previously used on the aircraft.

  • How long is the flight from Honolulu to Big Island?

    No matter which of Big Island's two big airports you choose, hopping between the islands is probably going to take less than an hour. Getting from Honolulu to Kona (west side of the island) takes about 10 minutes less.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Honolulu to Big Island?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air and Mokulele Airlines are the three main passenger carriers shuttling travelers from Honolulu and Big Island. However, Mokulele mostly flies into only one of Big Island's two major airports (Kona).

  • How frequent are flights between Honolulu and Big Island?

    Literally dozens of flights depart Honolulu for Big Island every day. Since travelers like to see many parts of the Hawaiian islands during their vacations, airlines provide plenty of flight options to accommodate those plans.

  • Which airports serve Honolulu to Big Island?

    The primary airport serving Honolulu is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also called Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Several smaller airports serve the island as well, but your best bet for finding a cheap flight to Big Island is likely out of HNL. As for your destination, Big Island has two major airports: Kona International Airport (KOA) serves the west side, and Hilo International Airport (ITO) is on the east side. Check your itinerary and a map to figure out which one best serves your sightseeing or recreation plans.

  • Which direct flight route between Honolulu and Big Island is cheapest?

    The typical cheap flight from Honolulu to Big Island as low as $150 or just a bit more. Flying to KOA is usually slightly cheaper than ITO because of the shorter flight time.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    Most people fly from Honolulu (HNL) if they book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island. Honolulu is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Honolulu’s city center.

  • How popular is this Honolulu to The Big Island flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $50 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $60 and Hawaiian Airlines from $65 one-way.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island consider choosing Southwest (98%), Hawaiian Airlines (83%) or Japan Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    While on average a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island is generally $373, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $56. When looking at the most popular route, (Honolulu - Kona Intl), you can expect to pay $94 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to The Big Island.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to The Big Island?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Honolulu to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 3 airlines flying from Honolulu to The Big Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$112Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$114Average$150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to The Big Island

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to The Big Island. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Southwest Airlines, which flies on this route, has established a 10-year goal of decreasing its carbon emissions per passenger by at least 20% by 2030 through fleet modernization, route optimization, and other activities, without resorting to the usage of offsets.
  • Kona International Airport's (KOA) modernization program focuses on being environmentally sustainable with primary emphasis on making substantial use of recycled materials, as well as sustainable energy sources, especially solar.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has a Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) that aims to strengthen airport-community ties, lessen the airport's negative impact on the environment, and boost economic returns. HNL will be able to comply with State and municipal goals, rules, and initiatives with the help of the SMP since it analyzes how and where sustainability management is included into long-term planning.

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