Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Boise, Nov 14–21: $2,290 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $203 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Kalani Kai#104, rated 9 by 6 guests
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 19h 40m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Boise to the Big Island cost $520 per person ($1,040 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, a 7-night week on Alaska, operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon, with one stop. Highs usually run 80–81°F with lows near 70°F. The best-value stay, Kalani Kai#104 in Kailua-Kona, is $1,250 for the week, or $179 a night.
The total, before you go
$2,290 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,040 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,250 |
| The total, before you go | $2,290 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $140 |
$203 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $35 each way per bag on Alaska, $140 for two round trip); 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
$520 per person, round trip
$1,040 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon · 1 stop · 19h 40m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 7:30 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:10 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon | $520 | 1 stop | 19h 40m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $530 | 1 stop | 8h 29m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $530 | 1 stop | 8h 28m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 1:16 AM MDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $520 per person, this fare is $203 below the typical fare on this route. Our earlier checks put that typical fare at $723, so this one is 28% under. It's also the lowest we've seen in 30 days: across 12 offers, fares ran from $520 to $728. For two, the flights come to $1,040. Mid-November falls between the Ironman World Championship weekend in October and the Kohala Coast peak that starts in December. Typical highs are 80–81°F, lows sit near 70°F, and most days look partly cloudy or overcast. A full week is enough to see Kilauea, snorkel Kealakekua Bay and still have beach days. All prices include taxes and fees as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach trip on a road-trip island. You'll see active volcanoes, black sand, coffee farms and night snorkeling, with warm evenings in between. It suits couples or friends who like a mix of active days and slow ones, and who don't mind driving. The pace is up to you: a few big outings, like the volcano park or Mauna Kea, with easy Kona days around them.
Weather in Big Island (Kona & Hilo), Nov 14–21
Typical highs 80–81°F, lows near 70°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 80 °F | 70 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 80 °F | 71 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Partly cloudy |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 80 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 81 °F | 70 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 80 °F | 69 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 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. Kalani Kai#104 is the best value: a vacation home at $1,250 for the 7 nights ($179 a night), with a score of 9 from 6 reviews. Kona Isle C31, our budget pick, is another vacation home, at $1,522 for the stay ($217 a night), with a 10 from just 2 reviews. Wyndham Mauna Loa Village in Keauhou is the top rated choice. It's a 3-star one-bedroom suite at $2,354 ($336 a night), scored 8.8 from 155 reviews, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. All three are room only. If you want a night close to the volcano, Volcano Village has rainforest B&Bs at the park gate.
Kalani Kai#104
$1,250 for 7 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsWyndham Mauna Loa Village
$2,354 for 7 nights, two guests · $336 a night
See roomsKona Isle C31
$1,522 for 7 nights, two guests · $217 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 in the hills above the coast
Tours and tickets in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Boise | Boise Airport (BOI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 19h 40m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,826 miles each way |
| Time difference | -3 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,040 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | $1,250 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $4,110 |
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: Boise to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $520 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $520 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $723 |
| Price checks | 5 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Big Island (Kona & Hilo).
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed. It's a domestic trip and the currency is the US dollar.
- The Big Island is 3 hours behind Boise.
- The outbound flight leaves at 7:30 PM on Saturday, Nov 14, and lands at 12:10 PM on Sunday, Nov 15. That's 19h 40m with one stop. Our check didn't include return flight times.
- Only Wyndham Mauna Loa Village offers free cancellation. Kalani Kai#104 and Kona Isle C31 don't.
- Our rough budget for two is $4,110: $1,040 for flights, $1,250 for the hotel and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
It's $520 per person round trip, or $1,040 for two, on Alaska, operated by Horizon Air as Alaska Horizon, with one stop. That price includes taxes and fees as we found them, and it can change.
Is there a faster flight?
Yes. United, operated by SkyWest as United Express, had $530 per person fares with one stop. One leaves at 6:20 AM and lands at 11:49 AM the same day, which is 8h 29m in total.
Do I need a passport?
No. The Big Island is in the United States, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars. The island is 3 hours behind Boise.
What is the weather like?
Expect typical highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F for these dates. The normals show mostly partly cloudy or overcast days, with drizzle possible on Nov 14.
Is 7 nights enough?
For most people, yes. Seven nights covers Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Kealakekua Bay, a night manta ray snorkel, Mauna Kea stargazing and a coffee farm tour, with room left for beach time.
What does the whole week cost for two?
Our estimate is $4,110 for two. That's $1,040 in flights, $1,250 at Kalani Kai#104 and $1,820 in spending money, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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