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$60+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona (HNL - KOA)

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HNL — KOA
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to Kona Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Honolulu (HNL) 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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$106
(Vakatrip)

One-way from

$60
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$149

Good round-trip deal

$144 or less

Good one-way deal

$80 or less
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Cheapest flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/89:25 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/96:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$106
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/910:00 amHNL - KOA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Tue 9/161:00 pmKOA - HNL
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/16$108
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:37 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 10/66:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$112
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/157:40 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 47mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/167:03 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$113
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/264:55 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/95:15 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$115
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/248:20 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/299:00 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/18$116
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/169:45 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Sat 9/208:10 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 9/65:55 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/86:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/185:55 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/189:00 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/16$121
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:30 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/167:11 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/18$123
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 9/205:20 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/231:00 pmKOA - HNL
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/17$124
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/219:00 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/235:15 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$125

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu 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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Mon 9/8

9:25 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop0h 48m

Kona Intl

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-6:45 am

Nonstop0h 45m

$106

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Tue 9/9

10:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Kona Intl

Tue 9/16

1:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$108

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Wed 9/10

12:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop2h 30m

Kona Intl

Tue 9/16

1:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$108

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Mon 10/6

6:30 am-7:18 am

Nonstop0h 48m

Kona Intl

Wed 10/15

7:42 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop0h 48m

$108

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-2:30 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Kona Intl

Wed 9/24

1:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$108

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sat 9/27

7:40 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop0h 47m

Kona Intl

Wed 10/1

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$112

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Wed 10/1

4:55 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop0h 48m

Kona Intl

Mon 10/6

9:00 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop0h 51m

$112

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sat 10/25

5:00 pm-5:47 pm

Nonstop0h 47m

Kona Intl

Tue 10/28

3:32 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$112

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Mon 10/20

5:40 am-6:28 am

Nonstop0h 48m

Kona Intl

Wed 10/22

6:30 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop0h 49m

$112

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sat 10/25

5:00 pm-5:47 pm

Nonstop0h 47m

Kona Intl

Wed 10/29

7:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop0h 51m

$112

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The best insider tips for Honolulu to Kailua-Kona flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Honolulu to Kailua-Kona trip
Airports
HNL

Expect up to 1-hour security lines at Terminal 2. Arrive early to ensure a smooth departure experience.

Read more about HNLby Yulia Denisyuk
KOA

For reliable transport, consider renting a car at KOA. It's the most dependable way to explore the island.

Read more about KOAby Brandon Schultz
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on KOA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kailua-Kona from Honolulu with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona

How far ahead should I book a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona, you should look to book at least 61 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 Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona 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 KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu 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 August 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 7% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Honolulu to Kailua-Kona flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona. 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from HNL to KOA are scheduled on a Monday (76 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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 August 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu 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
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,664 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

PDX - SJC

They had no snacks and had to pay for the Wifi.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

    If you wish to fly to Kailua-Kona from Honolulu, then you need to book flights from Honolulu to Kona Intl. There are 51 flights from Honolulu (HNL) to Kona Intl (KOA) per day to choose from. Flights to Kailua-Kona from Honolulu are available from 3 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 0h 45m is how long a nonstop flight from Honolulu to Kona Intl typically takes.

  • How popular is this Honolulu to Kailua-Kona flight route?

    The Honolulu to Kona Intl flight path was viewed by 18 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

    For as low as $106, Hawaiian Airlines can have you in Kailua-Kona from Honolulu in 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 164 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona round-trip?

    Flying on Alaska Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $109. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $112 and $116, respectively. Alaska Airlines is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona on time: Southwest (88%), Alaska Airlines (88%), Hawaiian Airlines (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $60. While the most popular route (Honolulu - Kona Intl) can be booked for $86 on average our data indicates $132 when flying from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu 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 Honolulu to Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$109Average$151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$112Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$116Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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