Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Spokane, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,741 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $224 below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Kalani Kai#104 in walkable Kailua-Kona, scored 9 from 6 reviews
- Highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F for your week
The catch: The flight has one stop and takes 8h 55m on the way out, and a checked bag is about $140 for two, not in the total.
Worth it if you want a week of volcanoes, snorkeling and 80°F days; skip it if a one-stop, 8h 55m travel day is a dealbreaker.
Worth it if you can handle a one-stop travel day: $2,310 for two, the Southwest flights at $1,060 plus Kalani Kai#104 at $1,250, taxes and fees included. It covers Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, leaving Spokane at 6:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and landing in Kona at 12:55 PM after one stop, 8h 55m in all. Checked bags and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,741 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £799 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £942 |
| The total, before you go | £1,741 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£169 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 Southwest, £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
£399 per person, return
£799 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 8h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 12:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | £399 | 1 stop | 8h 55m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | £399 | 1 stop | 8h 15m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | £399 | 1 stop | 9h 22m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 11:46 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$530 per person round trip on Southwest, $1,060 for two, is $224 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 30% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Add 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104 for $1,250 and the trip comes to $2,310 for two, taxes and fees included; checked bags, about $140 for two, and spending money are extra. Mid-November lands between the Ironman World Championship weekend in October and the humpback whale season that starts in December. The seasonal normals for your dates show highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, with more overcast days than sunny ones. It's a week built for driving the island: the Kilauea caldera, a night snorkel with manta rays and a stargazing stop on Mauna Kea. Prices are as we found them and can change before you book.
The kind of trip this is
A nature and adventure week on a road-trip island: active volcanoes, black sand beaches, coffee farms and warm water. It suits a couple or two friends who like a full day outdoors and a slow evening in a seaside town. The pace is yours to set, with drives to the volcano and Mauna Kea on some days and snorkel-and-coffee days around Kona on the others.
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, and the closest base to the manta night snorkel. Kalani Kai#104 is the best value: a vacation home at $1,250 for the stay, $179 a night, scored 9 from 6 reviews, room only. Alii Villas 309 is another vacation home at $1,508, $215 a night, with the highest score of the three, 9.4 from 14 reviews. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG is the top-rated pick by volume, 8.3 from 388 reviews, at $1,929, $276 a night, with breakfast included. None of the three offers free cancellation. For a night near the volcano, Volcano Village has rainforest B&Bs at the park gate.
Kalani Kai#104
£942 for 7 nights, two guests · £135 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG
£1,454 for 7 nights, two guests · £208 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 Spokane | Spokane International (GEG) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 8h 55m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,894 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £799 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | £942 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £3,113 |
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: Spokane to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £399 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £399 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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 Spokane; the island is 2,894 miles from home.
- The Southwest flight leaves GEG at 6:00 AM and lands at Kona International (KOA) at 12:55 PM, one stop.
- None of the three hotels offers free cancellation; check the terms before you book.
- Plan on about $130 a day per person for spending money; it is not in the $2,310 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a one-stop flight of 8h 55m works for you. The fare is $224 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, the base hotel scores 9, and the weather runs 80–81°F.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,310 for two: $1,060 for the Southwest flights plus $1,250 for 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104, taxes and fees included. Checked bags, about $140 for two, and spending money are not in it.
Is there a nonstop?
Not in what we found. Southwest, Delta and United all came in at $530 per person with one stop; the Southwest flight leaves at 6:00 AM and takes 8h 55m.
Will the price hold?
We can't promise that. The $530 per person fare is what we found when we checked, and fares on these dates ranged from $530 to $754 across 12 offers. Check the live price before you book.
What is the weather like?
The seasonal normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, mostly overcast or partly cloudy, with drizzle possible on arrival day.
Is 7 nights enough?
It's enough for the Kilauea caldera, a night manta snorkel, Mauna Kea stargazing, Kealakekua Bay and Punaluu Beach, with a few slower days around Kailua-Kona.
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