Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Las Vegas, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,326 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $325 per person, $271 below the highest fare we saw
- Highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F all week
- Holualoa Gardens 204 apartment, 9.4 from 14 reviews, $158 a night
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 8h 1m, leaving at 1:50 AM, and a checked bag, about $140 for two, isn't in the total.
Worth it if you'll trade an early departure and one stop for a week of volcanoes and snorkeling; skip it if you need nonstop or free cancellation.
Worth it if one stop doesn't bother you: $1,759 for two, the flights at $650 plus the hotel at $1,109, taxes and fees included. That covers Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, flying Alaska, operated as Hawaiian Airlines, with one stop and 8h 1m on the way out of Las Vegas. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,326 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £490 |
| Holualoa Gardens 204, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £836 |
| The total, before you go | £1,326 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£204 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £26 each way per bag on Alaska, £106 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£245 per person, return
£490 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 1 stop · 8h 1m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 1:50 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 7:51 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £245 | 1 stop | 8h 1m |
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | £249 | 1 stop | 8h 52m |
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £245 | 1 stop | 8h 39m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 01:46 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $325 per person, the fare we found is $271 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 45% gap across 12 offers we checked. That puts flights at $650 for two and the whole trip, with 7 nights at Holualoa Gardens 204, at $1,759, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked; prices move. Mid-November falls after the Ironman World Championship weekend in October and before humpback whale season and the Kohala Coast peak start in December, so you land between the busy stretches. Expect highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, with mostly overcast or partly cloudy days and drizzle on arrival day. It's a week built for driving the island: the volcano, the night manta snorkel, the stargazing and the coffee country.
The kind of trip this is
A nature-and-beach road-trip week: volcano trails one day, snorkeling and black sand the next, Kona coffee in between. It suits a couple or two friends who like to drive, start early and stay active, then wind down with slow evenings in a walkable seaside town. You set the pace across 7 nights, but plan on a few long days on the road.
Weather in Big Island (Kona & Hilo), 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 80–81°F, lows near 70°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 80 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 80 °F | 71 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Mon 16 Nov | 80 °F | 69 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Tue 17 Nov | 80 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Wed 18 Nov | 81 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Thu 19 Nov | 81 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Fri 20 Nov | 80 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Sat 21 Nov | 80 °F | 69 °F | Partly cloudy |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
All three picks are in Kailua-Kona, the walkable seaside town with coffee shops, snorkel tours and mid-range hotels, a handy base for the night manta snorkel and Kealakekua Bay. Holualoa Gardens 204 is the best value and the one in our total: an apartment at $1,109 for the stay, $158 a night, scored 9.4 from 14 reviews. Kalani Kai#104 is the other lower-priced option, a vacation home at $1,250 for the stay, $179 a night, scored 9 from 6 reviews. Aston Kona By The Sea is the top-rated 4-star pick, a one-bedroom suite with a partial ocean view at $3,060 for the stay, $437 a night, scored 8.2 from 327 reviews. None of the three lists free cancellation. For the volcano day, Volcano Village puts you at the park gate.
Holualoa Gardens 204
£836 for 7 nights, two guests · £119 a night
See roomsAston Kona By The Sea
£2,307 for 7 nights, two guests · £329 a night
See roomsKalani Kai#104
£942 for 7 nights, two guests · £135 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) for these dates
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Where in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
- Kohala Coast (Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea): The island's sunniest resort strip with golden beaches and golf.
- Kailua-Kona: Walkable seaside town with coffee shops, snorkel tours and mid-range hotels.
- Volcano Village: Rainforest B&Bs at the gate of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- Hilo: Rainy east-side town near waterfalls and the volcano, at budget rates.
- Captain Cook / Kealakekua: Coffee-farm country above the best snorkelling bay.
What to do in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
- See the Kilauea caldera at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
- Snorkel with manta rays at night off Kona
- Stargaze from the Mauna Kea visitor station
- Kayak and snorkel Kealakekua Bay at the Captain Cook monument
- Walk the black sand of Punaluu Beach
- Tour a Kona coffee farm above the bay in Captain Cook / Kealakekua
Tours and tickets in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Las Vegas | Harry Reid International (LAS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 8h 1m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,718 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £490 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Holualoa Gardens 204) | £836 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £2,698 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Las Vegas to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £245 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £245 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Big Island (Kona & Hilo).
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Hawaii is 2 hours behind Las Vegas.
- The flight from Harry Reid International (LAS) to Kona International (KOA) covers 2,718 miles with one stop, 8h 1m.
- A checked bag runs about $140 for two and isn't in the $1,759 total.
- None of the three hotels lists free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you don't mind one stop. The fare is $325 per person, $271 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, highs run 80–81°F, and the best-value apartment scores 9.4.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,759 all in: $650 for flights and $1,109 for 7 nights at Holualoa Gardens 204, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $140 for two, plus resort fees and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars, and the clock is 2 hours behind Las Vegas.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F for these dates, mostly overcast or partly cloudy, with drizzle on Saturday, Nov 14.
Is 7 nights enough?
For the main six, yes: the Kilauea caldera, night mantas, Mauna Kea stargazing, Kealakekua Bay, Punaluu Beach and a coffee farm fit in a week with room for beach days.
What time does the flight leave?
The $325 fare leaves Las Vegas at 1:50 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in Kona at 7:51 AM local time, with one stop.
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