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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 days6

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Trips we picked on this route

Nine nights away · from BuffaloLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if

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
The total, before you go

$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

CheckedTrip datesPer personAirlineStopsDurationSource
Oct 15, 2026Nov 14–23, 2026$1,191B6 + WS + ASwith a stop102h 17mKiwi.com
Oct 15, 2026Nov 14–23, 2026$766United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Expresswith a stop28h 6mGoogle Flights
Oct 15, 2026Nov 14–23, 2026$1,184B6 + WS + ASwith a stop44h 3mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$1,158B6 + WS + ASwith a stop44h 3mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$1,093B6 + WS + ASwith a stop44h 3mKiwi.com
Oct 12, 2026Nov 14–21, 2026$1,007B6 + WS + ASwith a stop44h 3mKiwi.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.

Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do

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).