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$212+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona (DTW - KOA)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — KOA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Kona Intl are usually found in January or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Kailua-Kona

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/88:25 amDTW - KOA
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Thu 12/189:30 pmKOA - DTW
1 stop14h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/4$500
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/37:00 amDTW - KOA
2 stops17h 30mDelta
Wed 12/179:30 pmKOA - DTW
2 stops13h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/3$511
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/128:40 amDTW - KOA
1 stop15h 50mDelta
Thu 12/189:30 pmKOA - DTW
1 stop14h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/2$521
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/98:40 amDTW - KOA
1 stop15h 50mDelta
Thu 12/189:30 pmKOA - DTW
1 stop14h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/2$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amDTW - KOA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Mon 12/89:30 pmKOA - DTW
1 stop14h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/2$566
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Thu 12/118:40 amDTW - KOA
1 stop15h 50mDelta
Sun 12/148:43 pmKOA - DTW
2 stops17h 58mDelta
Deal found 12/4$567
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/45:41 pmDTW - KOA
2 stops29h 11mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/1111:42 amKOA - DTW
2 stops24h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3$571
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/67:00 amDTW - KOA
2 stops16h 21mDelta
Fri 12/129:30 pmKOA - DTW
2 stops12h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/2$572

Find flight deals from Detroit to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$366
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$212
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$857
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona 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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Kailua-Kona

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Price

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Kona Intl

Thu 2/5

9:10 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop14h 09m

$366

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/19

7:45 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop28h 02m

Kona Intl

Sat 1/31

9:30 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$403

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/11

7:45 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop28h 02m

Kona Intl

Sun 1/18

9:30 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$403

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop28h 02m

Kona Intl

Fri 1/16

7:55 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$403

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop28h 02m

Kona Intl

Tue 1/20

9:30 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops16h 06m

$409

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

7:45 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop28h 02m

Kona Intl

Mon 1/19

9:30 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops12h 57m

$409

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

5:22 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/10

8:13 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop14h 13m

$415

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/4

8:38 am-6:30 pm

1 stop14h 52m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/10

9:55 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$423

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/28

8:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/9

10:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$423

DetroitKailua-Kona

DTW - KOA

DTWKOA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 1/15

8:30 am-6:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$212

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Kailua-Kona in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Kailua-Kona flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Kailua-Kona

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kailua-Kona from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on November 28, 2025.

Booking 41 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona (average of $270). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona in December is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 DTW to KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Kailua-Kona. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.

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 December 4, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,817 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Kailua-Kona. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona will take you 28h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4437 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 flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona round-trip?

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $220. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $328 and $377, respectively. These flights start at 64% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $195. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Kailua-Kona 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona (average of $270). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Kailua-Kona in December is currently the most expensive (average of $442). 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 Detroit to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Kailua-Kona. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$315Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$377Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$379Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$387Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$412Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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