Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Seattle, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,719 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F all week
- Kalani Kai#104 in Kailua-Kona, rated 9 from 6 reviews
- $515 per person, $100 below the highest fare we saw
The catch: The $515 fare has two stops and takes 20h 17m, none of the three stays offers free cancellation, and a checked bag is about $140 for two.
Worth it if you'll trade one long travel day for a week of volcanoes and beaches; skip it if you need a short flight or flexible booking.
Worth it if you can handle a long day getting there: $2,280 for two, which is the flights at $1,030 plus Kalani Kai#104 at $1,250, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, any resort fee and spending money aren't in that total. The trip runs Nov 14–21, 2026, for 7 nights, on Alaska with Hawaiian Airlines, and the flight isn't nonstop: it has two stops and takes 20h 17m on the way out.
The total, before you go
£1,719 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £776 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £942 |
| The total, before you go | £1,719 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£75 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
£388 per person, return
£776 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 2 stops · 20h 17m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:31 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 2:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | £388 | 2 stops | 20h 17m |
| Alaska | £420 | nonstop | 6h 16m |
| Southwest | £404 | 1 stop | 8h 35m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 02:57 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $515 per person, the fare is $100 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's 16% under it, across 12 offers we checked. With Kalani Kai#104, the trip for two comes to $2,280, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two), any resort fee and spending money come on top. Mid-November falls after Ironman weekend in October and before whale season starts in December. The usual weather for these dates is highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, with mostly partly cloudy or overcast days. Seven nights gives you time for Kilauea, a night snorkel with manta rays and an evening of stargazing on Mauna Kea without rushing. If two stops and 20h 17m is too much, we also found a nonstop on Alaska at $557 per person that takes 6h 16m.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach road-trip week: volcano days, snorkel mornings, coffee-farm afternoons and warm evenings back in a walkable seaside town. It suits a couple or two friends who like to drive, hike a little and get in the water, at an easy to moderate pace. It's less about lounging at a resort and more about covering ground on one big 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, a walkable seaside town with coffee shops, snorkel tours and mid-range hotels. It's a good base for the west-side bays. Kalani Kai#104 is the best value and the one in our total: a vacation home at $1,250 for the 7 nights ($179 a night), rated 9 from 6 reviews. Alii Villas 309 is another vacation home, at $1,508 for the stay ($215 a night), rated 9.4 from 14 reviews. Aston Kona By The Sea is our top-rated pick: 4 stars and 8.2 from 327 reviews, with a one-bedroom suite with a partial ocean view at $3,060 for the stay ($437 a night). All three are room only, and none offers free cancellation. For a night near the national park, Volcano Village has rainforest B&Bs right at the park gate.
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 Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 20h 17m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,697 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £776 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | £942 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £3,090 |
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: Seattle to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £388 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £388 (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.
- The Big Island is 2 hours behind Seattle.
- The outbound flight leaves SEA at 8:31 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, and lands in Kona at 2:48 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- None of the three stays offers free cancellation, and all are room only.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change. A checked bag (about $140 for two) isn't in the total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. You get 7 nights in Kailua-Kona with highs of 80–81°F for $2,280 for two, all in. The cheapest fare has two stops and takes 20h 17m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,280 for two: the flights at $1,030 plus Kalani Kai#104 at $1,250 for 7 nights, taxes and fees included. A checked bag (about $140 for two), any resort fee and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. We found an Alaska nonstop at $557 per person that takes 6h 16m and leaves at 1:37 PM on Nov 14. The $515 fare has two stops and takes 20h 17m.
Do I need a passport?
No. The Big Island is in the United States, you pay in US dollars, and it's 2 hours behind Seattle.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, the usual weather is highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, with mostly partly cloudy or overcast days and a chance of drizzle on Nov 14.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for the highlights: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a night manta snorkel, stargazing on Mauna Kea, Kealakekua Bay and Punaluu Beach. Plan on a car, since the island is built for road trips.
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