Detroit to Big Island (Kona & Hilo): what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical round trip was $733 per person and the lowest $516, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $516 |
| Typical (median) | $733 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
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Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
Nov 14–21, 2026 · 7 nights
- Fare of $516 per person, $217 below the typical fare on this route
- Kalani Kai#104 in walkable Kailua-Kona, rated 9 from 6 reviews
- Highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F all week
$2,282 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $1,032 + hotel $1,250, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $160
American · with a stop · 12h 37m
The catch: It's one stop and 12h 37m out on American, no hotel offers free cancellation, and checked bags (about $160 for two) and any resort fee aren't included.
Worth it if a 12h 37m travel day is fine for a week of volcanoes and snorkeling; skip it if you need a nonstop or flexible bookings.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $733 | UA | with a stop | 27h 1m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $516 | American | with a stop | 12h 37m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $732 | UA | with a stop | 12h 49m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $1,136 | AS | with a stop | 25h 43m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $1,247 | AS + WS + PD + F9 | with a stop | 25h 43m | 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 Detroit to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
What does a round trip from Detroit to Big Island (Kona & Hilo) usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $733 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was $516.
When is the best time to fly from Detroit 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 Detroit 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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