Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from West Palm Beach, 14 – 21 Nov: £2,056 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $739 per person, $617 below the highest fare we saw
- Kalani Kai#104 in walkable Kailua-Kona, rated 9 from 6 reviews
- Typical highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F all week
The catch: The outbound has two stops and takes 18h 25m, none of the three stays offers free cancellation, and checked bags run about $140 for two.
Worth it if you want a week of volcanoes, snorkeling and coffee country; skip it if two stops and 18h 25m feels like too much.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: $2,728 for two covers the Delta flights at $1,478 plus 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104 at $1,250, taxes and fees included. You leave Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, and come home Saturday, Nov 21. It's not nonstop: the outbound has two stops and takes 18h 25m.
The total, before you go
£2,056 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,114 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £942 |
| The total, before you go | £2,056 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £106 |
£465 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 Delta, £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
£557 per person, return
£1,114 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta · 2 stops · 18h 25m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 7:25 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | £557 | 2 stops | 18h 25m |
| United | £656 | 2 stops | 26h 11m |
| Delta | £616 | 2 stops | 15h 32m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 14:29 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $739 per person on Delta, $617 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 46% gap across the 12 offers we checked. With the vacation home at Kalani Kai#104, the trip comes to $2,728 for two, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Prices move, so we can't promise it holds. Checked bags, about $140 for two, resort fees and spending money aren't in that total; our budget adds $1,820 for spending, or $130 a day per person, for $4,548 in all. Mid-November brings typical highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, with a mix of partly cloudy and overcast days. It also lands just before the December-to-March humpback whale season, when the Kohala Coast hits its peak. Seven nights gives you room for Kona and the volcano.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach road-trip week: active volcanoes, night snorkeling, black sand and coffee farms on one island. It suits a couple or two friends who like full days outdoors and quiet evenings in a vacation home. You set the pace, with Kailua-Kona as a walkable base and the longer drives saved for the volcano and stargazing days.
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. Kalani Kai#104 is the best value: a vacation home at $1,250 for the 7 nights, or $179 a night, rated 9 from 6 reviews, and it's the one in our total. Aston Kona By The Sea is the top-rated pick with the most reviews behind it, a 4-star hotel with a One-Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View at $2,985 for the stay, or $426 a night, rated 8.2 from 327 reviews. Alii Villas 309 is another vacation home at $1,508, or $215 a night, with the highest score of the three at 9.4 from 14 reviews. All three are room only, none offers free cancellation, and you should check for resort fees before you book.
Kalani Kai#104
£942 for 7 nights, two guests · £135 a night
See roomsAston Kona By The Sea
£2,250 for 7 nights, two guests · £321 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 Captain Cook / Kealakekua
Tours and tickets in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
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Getting there and around
| Airports in West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International (Palm Beach) (DJT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 18h 25m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,780 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,114 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | £942 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £1,372 |
| Total for two | £3,428 |
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: West Palm Beach to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £557 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £557 (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.
- The Big Island is 5 hours behind West Palm Beach.
- The Delta outbound leaves DJT at 6:00 AM and lands at Kona International (KOA) at 7:25 PM local time.
- None of the three stays offers free cancellation, and all are room only.
- Checked bags, about $140 for two, aren't in the $2,728 total.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day doesn't bother you. The fare is $617 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, the vacation home is rated 9, and highs sit at 80–81°F. The trade-off is two stops and 18h 25m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,728 for two: $1,478 for the Delta flights plus $1,250 for 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104, taxes and fees included when we checked. Checked bags, about $140 for two, resort fees and spending money are extra. Our budget with $1,820 for spending comes to $4,548.
Do I need a passport?
No. The Big Island is in the United States, so no passport is needed and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F for Nov 14–21, with partly cloudy and overcast days and a bit of drizzle on arrival day. These are seasonal normals, not a forecast.
How long is the flight?
The Delta outbound has two stops and takes 18h 25m, leaving at 6:00 AM and landing in Kona at 7:25 PM local time. The island is 5 hours behind West Palm Beach, which helps on the way out.
Is 7 nights enough?
Seven nights covers the Kona side, with manta rays, Kealakekua Bay and a coffee farm, plus days for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Punaluu Beach and Mauna Kea stargazing. Hilo International (ITO) is the island's other airport.
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