Honolulu to Big Island (Kona & Hilo): what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 4 times. The typical round trip was $303 per person and the lowest $290, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $290 |
| Typical (median) | $303 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 4 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
Oct 16–18, 2026 · 2 nights
- Southwest nonstop, 55 minutes, leaving Honolulu 6:10 AM Friday
- Bears' Place Guest House scores 8.5 from 167 reviews
- Night manta ray snorkel off Kona, with highs of 81–84°F
$995 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
Flights $608 + hotel $334 + resort fee $53, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $140
Southwest · nonstop · 55m
The catch: Rain chances run 41% to 61% each day, none of the three hotels offers free cancellation, and October brings Kona's Ironman World Championship weekend.
Worth it if the two of you want a quick volcano-and-ocean weekend and don't mind showers; skip it if you need a sure beach day.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $304 | Southwest | nonstop | 55m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $290 | Southwest | nonstop | 55m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $301 | AS | nonstop | 47m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $316 | AS | nonstop | 47m | 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 Honolulu to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
What does a round trip from Honolulu to Big Island (Kona & Hilo) usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $303 per person, taxes and fees included, across 4 checks; the lowest was $290.
When is the best time to fly from Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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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