Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Seattle, Nov 14–21: round trip from $515
Round-trip flights from Seattle to the Big Island cost $515 per person ($1,030 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, a 7-night week, on Alaska with Hawaiian Airlines. That fare has 2 stops; Alaska's nonstop came in at $557 per person. Expect highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, and the best-value stay, Kalani Kai#104 in Kailua-Kona, is $1,250 for the week, or $179 a night.
The flight
$615 $515 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$1,030 for two, taxes and fees included · Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines · 2 stops · 20h 17m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:31 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 2:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska. Operated by Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines + Alaska as Hawaiian Airlines | $515 | 2 stops | 20h 17m |
| Alaska | $557 | nonstop | 6h 16m |
| Southwest | $536 | 1 stop | 8h 35m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:57 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,030 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights | $1,250 |
| Trip total for two | $2,280 |
Regular: $2,480 You pay: $2,280 Saved: $200
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Why go now
$515 per person round trip, taxes and fees included when we checked, is $100 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 16% less. It's the low end of the 12 offers we compared, which ran from $515 to $615. Fares move, so read that as what we found, not a promise it will hold. Mid-November falls after October's Ironman World Championship weekend in Kona and before the December to March humpback whale season. Weather normals point to highs of 80–81°F with lows near 70°F. Seven nights gives you time for a proper loop of the island: the Kilauea caldera, a night snorkel with manta rays, stars from Mauna Kea and slow coffee-farm mornings. Our rough budget for two comes to $4,100 for the week with flights, hotel and spending money included.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach week on a road-trip island: volcano days, snorkel mornings, black sand and coffee country. It suits couples and friends who like to get out and do things but don't want every hour planned. The pace is easy, with one big outing a day and long, slow afternoons by the water in Kailua-Kona between 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 7 nights, or $179 a night, with a review score of 9 from 6 reviews. Alii Villas 309 is our budget pick, a vacation home at $1,508 for the stay ($215 a night), scored 9.4 from 14 reviews. Aston Kona By The Sea is the top-rated pick, a 4-star hotel with a One-Bedroom Suite with Partial Ocean View at $3,060 for the stay ($437 a night), scored 8.2 from 327 reviews. Heads-up: all three are room only and none offers free cancellation. If you want a night near the volcano, Volcano Village has rainforest B&Bs at the gate of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Kalani Kai#104
$1,250 for 7 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsAston Kona By The Sea
$3,060 for 7 nights, two guests · $437 a night
See roomsAlii Villas 309
$1,508 for 7 nights, two guests · $215 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 around Captain Cook / Kealakekua
Tours and tickets in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Seattle | Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA), Seattle Paine Field (PAE) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 20h 17m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 2,697 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,030 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | $1,250 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $4,100 |
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: Seattle to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $515 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $515 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip and you pay in US dollars.
- Hawaii is 2 hours behind Seattle, and the trip covers 2,697 miles.
- The $515 fare has 2 stops and takes 20h 17m, leaving at 8:31 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and landing at Kona International (KOA) at 2:48 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- None of the three stays offers free cancellation, and all are room only, so plan to pay for your own meals.
- November sits between Ironman weekend in October and the December to March humpback whale season.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$515 per person, or $1,030 for two, round trip from Seattle to Kona, taxes and fees included when we checked. That fare is on Alaska with Hawaiian Airlines and has 2 stops. Prices change, so check the live fare before you commit.
Is there a faster option?
Yes. Alaska's nonstop was $557 per person ($1,114 for two), leaving at 1:37 PM and landing at 5:53 PM the same day, 6h 16m in the air. Southwest had a 1-stop at $536 per person, 6:20 AM to 12:55 PM, 8h 35m. The $515 fare takes 20h 17m.
Do I need a passport?
No. The Big Island is in the United States, so a passport isn't required and you pay in US dollars. Just remember the clock: Hawaii is 2 hours behind Seattle.
What is the weather like?
Normals for these dates show highs of 80–81°F and lows of 69–71°F. Expect mostly partly cloudy to overcast skies, with drizzle possible on Saturday, Nov 14.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a first trip, yes. Seven nights gives you room for the volcano park, a manta ray night snorkel, Mauna Kea stargazing, Kealakekua Bay and a coffee farm, with easy days in between in Kailua-Kona.
What will the whole week cost?
Our rough budget for two is $4,100: $1,030 for flights, $1,250 for Kalani Kai#104 and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 a day each over 7 days.
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