Kailua-Kona

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Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Flights to Kailua-Kona in 2026

Cheapest flights to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/257:59 pm
EWR
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KOA
1 stop19h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/210:45 pm
KOA
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EWR
1 stop12h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$420
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/256:12 pm
EWR
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KOA
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/210:45 pm
KOA
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EWR
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$426
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/257:59 pm
EWR
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KOA
1 stop19h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/1112:10 pm
KOA
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EWR
2 stops20h 19m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/25$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 2/237:30 am
EWR
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KOA
1 stop14h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 3/910:55 pm
KOA
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EWR
1 stop12h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$430
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/256:12 pm
EWR
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KOA
2 stops24h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/1112:10 pm
KOA
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EWR
2 stops20h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$433
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 2/237:59 pm
EWR
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KOA
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/910:57 pm
KOA
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EWR
1 stop11h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$436
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/196:03 am
EWR
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KOA
1 stop14h 27m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2510:40 pm
KOA
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EWR
1 stop12h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 2/196:03 am
EWR
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KOA
1 stop14h 27m
American Airlines
Thu 2/2610:11 pm
KOA
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EWR
2 stops15h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$446
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/177:00 am
EWR
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KOA
2 stops21h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 3/243:59 pm
KOA
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EWR
1 stop17h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/24$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/236:00 am
JFK
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KOA
1 stop14h 51m
Delta
Thu 2/269:55 pm
KOA
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JFK
2 stops21h 16m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$450
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/178:55 am
JFK
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KOA
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/241:14 pm
KOA
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JFK
1 stop11h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$451
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Wed 2/256:00 am
JFK
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KOA
2 stops17h 30m
Delta
Mon 3/210:55 pm
KOA
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JFK
2 stops16h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$455

Find flight deals to Kailua-Kona

Find the latest flights to Kailua-Kona in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 26, 2026.

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Cheapest in

January

Average price

$486

Round-trip from

$420

One-way from

$206
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($154 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
From New York to Kona Intl
One-way flight from New York to Kona Intl (KOA)

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Locate flights to Kailua-Kona that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 26, 2026.
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NewarkKailua-Kona

EWR - KOA

EWRKOA

Newark

Wed 2/25

7:59 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 51m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/2

10:45 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$420

NewarkKailua-Kona

EWR - KOA

EWRKOA

Newark

Mon 2/23

7:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/9

10:55 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$430

NewarkKailua-Kona

EWR - KOA

EWRKOA

Newark

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/14

12:55 pm-7:38 am

1 stop12h 43m

$440

NewarkKailua-Kona

EWR - KOA

EWRKOA

Newark

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops21h 05m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/24

3:59 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop17h 56m

$447

New YorkKailua-Kona

JFK - KOA

JFKKOA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

8:55 am-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-6:45 am

1 stop18h 45m

$451

New YorkKailua-Kona

JFK - KOA

JFKKOA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/24

8:55 am-4:39 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/31

7:10 am-6:50 am

1 stop17h 40m

$451

NewarkKailua-Kona

EWR - KOA

EWRKOA

Newark

Tue 2/10

6:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop13h 44m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/25

8:55 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop14h 03m

$451

New YorkKailua-Kona

LGA - KOA

LGAKOA

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/25

9:05 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 34m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/2

10:55 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops16h 19m

$455

New YorkKailua-Kona

JFK - KOA

JFKKOA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/2

10:55 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops16h 24m

$455

New YorkKailua-Kona

JFK - KOA

JFKKOA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-7:52 pm

1 stop18h 52m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-6:55 am

1 stop18h 55m

$456

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Kailua-Kona flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Kailua-Kona flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Kailua-Kona flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Kailua-Kona. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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When is the best time to book a flight to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Kailua-Kona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Kailua-Kona?

On average, a flight from New York to Kailua-Kona takes 14 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Kailua-Kona from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Kailua-Kona?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Kailua-Kona are Hawaiian Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines.

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, 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).

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Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua-Kona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua-Kona. 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 Kailua-Kona. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

FAQs about flying to Kailua-Kona

Best Time to Fly to Kailua-Kona, HI

Whenever you feel the need for sunshine! Well, almost any time. Hawaii is always warm, but there is a rainy season, which lasts roughly from November to March. But this is hardly a monsoon season, and there will be plenty of sunny days. However, Christmas can see crowds of tourists escaping their winter weather, so travel in spring for the best deals. Summer months between June and September are busy, as it is the peak travel season.

One of the most popular Hawaiian destinations is the city of Kailua Kona, situated on the Island of Hawaii or the Big Island. When you fly to this Hawaiian city on the central western coast of the Big Island, you will be landing at the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA). If you plan to pick up a rental car when you land at KOA, exit arrivals at Baggage Claim Area A or B, cross the street, and go to the median. Here, you can catch a complimentary shuttle to the car rental agency where you made your reservation. Some of these agencies include Enterprise, Budget, Avis, Dollar, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, and National.

When you fly to Kailua Kona (KOA) from the continental US, you can find some direct flights from cities in the western United States. For instance, United, American, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines operate direct flights from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to KOA. Southwest operates a direct flight from the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) serving Las Vegas. Alaska Airlines operates direct flights to KOA from Seattle (SEA), Portland (PDX), San Jose, California (SJC), and San Diego (SAN).

Most flights to Kailua Koa from the eastern and midwest United States entail one or two connections. For instance, you can fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), serving New York City, to KOA aboard United with one stop in Denver (DEN) or aboard Alaska with one stop in Seattle (SEA). From Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), you can fly Alaska with one stop in Seattle (SEA), United with one stop in Los Angeles (LAX), or American with one stop and Phoenix (PHX). On these longer flights, consider paying a fee to add extra legroom in order to make an economy plane journey more comfortable.

  • What should I pack for a flight to Kailua Kona?

    When you arrive in Kailua Kona, you'll be enveloped in the laid-back Hawaiian vibe right away. So, when you pack, there is no need to bring excessively dressy clothes, unless you are going to Kailua Kona specifically for a formal social event, such as a wedding. Remember to pack sunblock, sunglasses, a sun hat, swimwear, lightweight shorts and tops, and comfortable shoes. Since Kailua Kona is right on the ocean, nights can get cool. For that reason, pack a light jacket or sweatshirt and one pair of jeans or pants. Since you will no doubt be exploring the island, pack a small backpack that you can take on your daily adventures.

  • What are some things to do in Kailua Kona?

    Renowned as one of the most unforgettable dives on the planet, the Manta Ray Night Snorkel and Dive is something worth checking out. If you want to get a peek at what's under the water but you're not that adventurous, consider a Kona Glass Bottom Boat and Coral Reef Tour. Or you could even take a Kona Submarine Tour - Atlantis Undersea Expedition. You will dive 100 feet down into the ocean in the largest recreational submarine in the world. To absorb some island history, you can visit Hulihee Palace, formerly a vacation home of Hawaiian royals and now a museum surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds.

  • Can I take public transport from the Kona International Airport (KOA) into downtown Kailua Kona?

    From the Kona International Airport, you can board a 202 Hele-On Bus for a 30-minute direct journey into downtown Kailua Kona to the intersection of Luhia Street and Loloku Street. Buses depart KOA approximately every 30 minutes. From KOA, you can also hail a taxi for an 8-mile ride into downtown Kailua Kona. This journey takes approximately 20 minutes. If you are not in a hurry to get to your destination, you can take an airport shuttle from Kona Airport into Kailua Kona. This journey will be slower than that of a taxi because the shuttle will have to stop to drop different passengers off.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kailua-Kona?

    If you book a flight to Kailua-Kona, you will be flying into Kona Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Kona Intl (KOA) is located 7.7 mi from the center of Kailua-Kona.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Kailua-Kona if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Kailua-Kona on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Kailua-Kona?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Kailua-Kona.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Kailua-Kona?

    Kona Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Kailua-Kona. One-way flights to Kona Intl typically cost $49, while round-trip flights cost around $123.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Kailua-Kona?

    A round-trip flight to Kailua-Kona will typically cost around $170, however they can be found for as little as $123.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Kailua-Kona depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Kailua-Kona, Kahului offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 35 minutes).

  • Does Kona Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kona Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kona Intl?

    Yes. Kona Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Cozy, clean, and comfortable condominium home in wonderful Kona! is the closest property to Kona Intl (2.0 mi away from Kona Intl).

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