Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from New York, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,786 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $560 per person, $68 under the $628 median
- Typical highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F that week
- Kalani Kai#104 in walkable Kailua-Kona, $179 a night, rated 9
The catch: The United flight has one stop and takes 14h 16m, the hotel has no free cancellation, and a checked bag is about $160 for two.
Worth it if you want volcanoes, snorkeling and a road-trip week; skip it if a 14h 16m one-stop flight would ruin day one.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: $2,370 for two covers the United flights at $1,120 plus 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104 at $1,250, taxes and fees included when we checked (checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are extra). You leave New York Saturday, Nov 14 and fly home Saturday, Nov 21, 2026. It's one stop, not nonstop, and the outbound takes 14h 16m.
The total, before you go
£1,786 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £844 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £942 |
| The total, before you go | £1,786 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 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
£422 per person, return
£844 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 14h 16m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:23 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 4:39 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £422 | 1 stop | 14h 16m |
| Delta | £426 | 2 stops | 16h 32m |
| Delta | £448 | 1 stop | 13h 1m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 21:03 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $560 per person, the United fare is $68 under the $628 median of earlier checks on this route, about 11% lower, and it carries our Lowest in 30 days badge. That puts the whole trip at $2,370 for two: flights plus 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104, taxes and fees included when we checked. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money are not in that number. Mid-November falls after the October Ironman weekend in Kona and before the Kohala Coast peak and humpback whale season, which start in December. Typical highs run 80–81°F with lows near 70°F, though expect cloud on most days and drizzle on arrival. A full week gives you time to drive to the volcano, snorkel Kealakekua Bay, catch the stars on Mauna Kea and still keep a slow beach day or two.
The kind of trip this is
A nature-and-beach road-trip week: a volcano caldera, snorkel bays, coffee farms, black sand and a dark-sky night on Mauna Kea, all from a base in walkable Kailua-Kona. It suits a couple or two friends who like having a car, early starts and a mix of active days and lazy ones. This isn't a stay-by-the-pool resort week; the fun is getting out across the island.
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 Kona side. Kalani Kai#104 is the best value: a vacation home at $1,250 for the 7 nights ($179 a night), rated 9 from 6 reviews, and it's the hotel in our total. Alii Villas 309 runs $1,508 for the stay ($215 a night) and scores 9.4 from 14 reviews, a small step up for a little more. Aston Kona By The Sea has the most reviews: a 4-star one-bedroom suite with partial ocean view at $3,060 ($437 a night), rated 8.3 from 326 reviews. All three are room only and none offers free cancellation. If you want a night near the crater, Volcano Village has rainforest B&Bs at the gate of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kalani Kai#104
£942 for 7 nights, two guests · £135 a night
See roomsAston Kona By The Sea
£2,307 for 7 nights, two guests · £329 a night
See roomsAlii Villas 309
£1,137 for 7 nights, two guests · £162 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 New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 14h 16m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 4,934 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £844 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | £942 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £3,158 |
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: New York to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £422 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £422 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £473 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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 you pay in US dollars.
- The island is 5 hours behind New York.
- The outbound United flight leaves at 7:23 AM and lands at 4:39 PM local time, one stop, 14h 16m.
- A checked bag is about $160 for two and isn't in the $2,370 total; neither is any resort fee.
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation, so be sure of your dates before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if the long flight doesn't bother you. The fare is $560 per person, 11% under the $628 median of earlier checks, the week runs 80–81°F, and Kalani Kai#104 rates 9. The catch is one stop and 14h 16m each way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,370 for two, taxes and fees included when we checked: $1,120 for United flights and $1,250 for 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104. Checked bags (about $160 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra. We budget $130 per person a day, or $1,820 for the week.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a US trip, so no passport, and the currency is the US dollar.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 80–81°F with lows near 70°F for Nov 14–21. Expect overcast or partly cloudy skies most days, with drizzle possible on the day you arrive.
How long is the flight?
The United flight has one stop and takes 14h 16m, leaving at 7:23 AM and landing in Kona at 4:39 PM local time, which is 5 hours behind New York.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the highlights. A week covers Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay, a night manta snorkel and Mauna Kea stargazing, with time left for a coffee farm and a beach day.
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