Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Spokane, Nov 14–21: round trip from $530
When we checked, a round trip from Spokane to the Big Island cost $530 per person ($1,060 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026. That's 7 nights, flying Southwest with one stop. Highs usually run 80–81°F with lows near 70°F, and the best-value stay, Kalani Kai#104 in Kailua-Kona, comes to $1,250 for the week.
The flight
$754 $530 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$1,060 for two, taxes and fees included · Southwest · 1 stop · 8h 55m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 12:55 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | $530 | 1 stop | 8h 55m |
| Delta. Operated by SkyWest DBA Delta Connection | $530 | 1 stop | 8h 15m |
| United. Operated by SkyWest DBA United Express | $530 | 1 stop | 9h 22m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 11:46 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 | $1,060 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights | $1,250 |
| Trip total for two | $2,310 |
Regular: $2,758 You pay: $2,310 Saved: $448
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
At $530 per person, or $1,060 for two, the Southwest fare we found is $224 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 30% gap across the 12 offers we checked. Delta and United also showed $530 with one stop, so you can choose between a 6:00 AM or a 1:10 PM departure. Mid-November falls after Ironman weekend in October and before the Kohala Coast peak starts in December. The weather normals point to highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F. Plan for some cloud and a drizzly arrival day, not sun every day. This week works well as a road trip: the Kilauea caldera, a night snorkel with manta rays and a morning on a coffee farm. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach week with a road trip built in: volcano craters, snorkel bays, black sand and coffee country, all on one island. It suits a couple or two friends who like early starts and full days outside, followed by easy evenings in a seaside town. You set the pace, but expect a couple of long driving days to reach the volcano side.
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. It's a handy base for the west side. Kalani Kai#104 is the best value: a vacation home for $1,250 for 7 nights, or $179 a night, rated 9 from 6 reviews. Alii Villas 309 is the budget alternative, also a vacation home, at $1,508, or $215 a night, and it has the highest score of the three, 9.4 from 14 reviews. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG is the top-rated pick, a 3-star hotel rated 8.3 across 388 reviews, at $1,929, or $276 a night, with breakfast included. Heads-up: none of the three offered free cancellation when we checked. If you want a night by the park, Volcano Village has rainforest B&Bs right at the gate.
Kalani Kai#104
$1,250 for 7 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG
$1,929 for 7 nights, two guests · $276 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 on the drive to the volcano
- Tour a Kona coffee farm in the hills around Captain Cook
Tours and tickets in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Spokane | Spokane International (GEG) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 8h 55m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 2,894 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,060 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | $1,250 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $4,130 |
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: Spokane to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $530 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $530 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- The Big Island is 2 hours behind Spokane.
- The Southwest flight leaves GEG at 6:00 AM and lands in Kona at 12:55 PM, 8h 55m with one stop.
- None of the three stays offered free cancellation, and the two vacation homes are room only.
- Our rough budget for two is $4,130: $1,060 flights, $1,250 hotel and $1,820 spending, or $130 per person per day.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $530 per person round trip, or $1,060 for two, on Southwest with one stop. Prices include taxes and fees as of our check and can change. Delta and United showed the same $530 with later departures.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Spokane, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like in mid-November?
Normals point to highs of 80–81°F and lows of 69–71°F. Expect drizzle on Nov 14, partly cloudy skies on Nov 15 and 16, and mostly overcast days from Nov 17 to 20.
Is 7 nights enough?
It's enough for the west side from a Kailua-Kona base, plus a full day at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and a night up at the Mauna Kea visitor station. Allow for long drives between those.
Which airport do I fly into?
The fare we found lands at Kona International (KOA) at 12:55 PM. Hilo International (ITO) also serves the island, on the rainy east side near the volcano.
What does the whole week cost for two?
Our rough total is $4,130 for two: $1,060 for flights, $1,250 for 7 nights at Kalani Kai#104 and $1,820 for spending.
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