Buffalo to Big Island (Kona & Hilo): what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical round trip was $1,126 per person and the lowest $766, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $766 |
| Typical (median) | $1,126 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
Nov 14–23, 2026 · 9 nights
- $766 per person round trip, $360 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F for mid-November
- Kalani Kai#104 in walkable Kailua-Kona, rated 9 from 6 reviews
$3,270 for two · 9 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $1,532 + hotel $1,501 + resort fee $237, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · with a stop · 28h 6m
The catch: The lowest fare has 2 stops and takes 28h 6m to reach Kona, and a checked bag is about $160 for two on top of the total.
Worth it if you'll trade a long travel day for nine warm nights of volcanoes and snorkeling; skip it if you want a short, simple flight.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,191 | B6 + WS + AS | with a stop | 102h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $766 | United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | with a stop | 28h 6m | Google Flights |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Nov 14–23, 2026 | $1,184 | B6 + WS + AS | with a stop | 44h 3m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $1,158 | B6 + WS + AS | with a stop | 44h 3m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $1,093 | B6 + WS + AS | with a stop | 44h 3m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $1,007 | B6 + WS + AS | with a stop | 44h 3m | Kiwi.com |
About Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
The Big Island packs active volcanoes, snow-capped Mauna Kea, black and green sand beaches and Kona coffee farms into one road-trip island.
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Questions about Buffalo to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
What does a round trip from Buffalo to Big Island (Kona & Hilo) usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $1,126 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was $766.
When is the best time to fly from Buffalo to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)?
Big Island (Kona & Hilo) is at its best in March, April, May, September, October and November.
Do I need a passport to fly from Buffalo to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Big Island (Kona & Hilo).
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