Kailua-Kona

$65+ Cheap flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona (HNL - KOA)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Honolulu to Kona Intl are usually found in September or August, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona

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 December 8, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/235:40 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/234:39 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Wed 12/1711:05 amHNL - KOA
1 stop1h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 12/177:50 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/7$139
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/235:40 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$140
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/167:27 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/163:07 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$144
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:33 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 47mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/297:55 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$149
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/236:30 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/253:31 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$150
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Mon 12/293:25 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/297:55 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$154
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/236:30 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/296:16 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/8$155
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/209:32 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/236:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/7$160
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/910:00 amHNL - KOA
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 12/163:40 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$165
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Mon 12/88:42 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6$169

Find 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 December 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Southwest)

One-way from

$65
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$185

Good round-trip deal

$158 or less

Good one-way deal

$85 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Honolulu-Kona Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Honolulu-Kona Intl flights.
From Honolulu to Kona Intl
One-way flight from Honolulu to Kona Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Honolulu to Kona Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Honolulu to Kona Intl.

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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 December 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Honolulu

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Kailua-Kona

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Depart

Return

Price

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sun 1/18

9:45 am-10:40 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Kona Intl

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-6:50 am

Nonstop0h 50m

$134

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Wed 1/21

9:45 am-10:40 am

Nonstop0h 55m

Kona Intl

Sun 1/25

1:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$139

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Mon 2/2

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop2h 15m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/10

1:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$139

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Thu 1/15

12:20 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop2h 15m

Kona Intl

Tue 1/20

1:55 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop2h 40m

$139

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Tue 1/6

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Kona Intl

Mon 1/12

1:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$139

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Wed 1/21

10:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Kona Intl

Sat 1/24

1:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$139

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Tue 2/10

5:40 am-6:26 am

Nonstop0h 46m

Kona Intl

Sat 2/14

8:45 am-9:33 am

Nonstop0h 48m

$144

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sat 1/31

7:18 am-8:06 am

Nonstop0h 48m

Kona Intl

Sat 1/31

2:21 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

$144

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Wed 2/11

5:40 am-6:26 am

Nonstop0h 46m

Kona Intl

Sat 2/14

6:00 am-6:48 am

Nonstop0h 48m

$144

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Tue 12/16

5:40 am-6:27 am

Nonstop0h 47m

Kona Intl

Tue 12/16

5:58 pm-6:49 pm

Nonstop0h 51m

$144

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Compare providers for flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona

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 Honolulu 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
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 Honolulu-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Honolulu-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Honolulu-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Honolulu-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 Honolulu-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 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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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 5, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona, you should look to book at least 50 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona (average of $78). Flying from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona in November is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 December 8, 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 12% 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 December 6, 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.

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.

KOA

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

Our travel experts
Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on HNL

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on KOA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

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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 December 8, 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.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 67 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 46m is how long a nonstop flight from Honolulu to Kona Intl typically takes.

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

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

    For as low as $134, Southwest can have you in Kailua-Kona from Honolulu in 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 164 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Kailua-Kona, with prices starting at $110. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $112 and $113, respectively. Southwest is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona one-way?

    $49 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $59 and $60, respectively.

  • 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: Qantas Airways (88%), Hawaiian Airlines (87%), Japan Airlines (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $70. While the most popular route (Honolulu - Kona Intl) can be booked for $98 on average, our data indicates $158 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona (average of $78). Flying from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona in November is currently the most expensive (average of $123). 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 December 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$111Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$112Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$114Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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