Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Washington, DC, Nov 14–21: $2,684 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $248 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Kalani Kai#104, rated 9 by 6 guests
- Typical highs 80–81°F, lows near 70°F this time of year
The catch: Not nonstop: 2 stops on the way, 18h 25m in all.
Worth it if you want sun, sand and a pool; skip it if you want a city to walk.
Round-trip flights from Washington, DC to the Big Island cost $717 per person ($1,434 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, when we checked. It's Delta with 2 stops, not nonstop, leaving DCA at 6:00 AM and landing in Kona at 7:25 PM local time. Typical highs run 80–81°F, and the best-value stay, Kalani Kai#104, is $1,250 for the week.
The total, before you go
$2,684 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,434 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights, two guests | $1,250 |
| The total, before you go | $2,684 |
$248 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: a checked bag and seat picks on basic fares, and any resort fee a hotel collects at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$717 per person, round trip
$1,434 for two, taxes and fees included · Delta · 2 stops · 18h 25m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 7:25 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta | $717 | 2 stops | 18h 25m |
| American | $760 | 1 stop | 13h 2m |
| American | $760 | 1 stop | 13h 29m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 4:03 AM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
$717 per person round trip is $275 below the typical fare on this route. That's 28% under the $992 median of our earlier checks. Across the 12 fares we checked, prices ranged from $717 to $1,118, so this one sits at the low end. Flights for two come to $1,434. Our rough budget for the week is $4,504 for two, and that covers the flights, $1,250 for the best-value stay and $130 per person a day for spending. Mid-November falls after Ironman weekend in October and before humpback whale season, which runs December through March. Highs are 80–81°F and lows are near 70°F. It's a week for volcano craters, night snorkeling and coffee country, at a fare well under what this route usually costs.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-beach week built like a road trip: volcano craters one day, snorkel bays and coffee farms the next. It suits couples or a pair of friends who like staying active and don't mind some early starts and time behind the wheel. The pace is as busy as you make it, and Kailua-Kona works as an easy, walkable base for slower days by the water.
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 the 7 nights, or $179 a night, rated 9 from 6 reviews. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona by IHG is the top-rated pick on volume, 8.3 from 388 reviews, with breakfast included, at $1,947 for the stay or $278 a night. Kona Isle C31 is another vacation home that lands in between on price, $1,563 for the stay or $223 a night, with a 10 from just 2 reviews. None of the three has free cancellation. If you want sunnier resort beaches and golf, look at the Kohala Coast (Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea). Volcano Village puts you right at the park gate.
Kalani Kai#104
$1,250 for 7 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsWyndham Mauna Loa Village
$1,766 for 7 nights, two guests · $252 a night
See roomsKona Isle C31
$1,522 for 7 nights, two guests · $217 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, easier if you spend a night in Volcano Village.
- Snorkel with manta rays at night off Kona.
- Stargaze from the Mauna Kea visitor station after dark.
- Kayak and snorkel Kealakekua Bay at the Captain Cook monument.
- Walk the black sand of Punaluu Beach.
- Tour a Kona coffee farm in the Captain Cook / Kealakekua coffee country.
Tours and tickets in Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 18h 25m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,797 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,434 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | $1,250 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $4,504 |
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: Washington, DC to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $717 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $697 (Oct 13, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $965 |
| Price checks | 16 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Hawaii is 5 hours behind Washington, DC. The outbound flight on this fare takes 18h 25m with 2 stops.
- The fare is all-in, with taxes and fees included, as we found it when we checked. It can change before you book.
- None of the three hotels has free cancellation, and two are room only, so read the terms first.
- Humpback whale season runs December through March, so these dates come just before it.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$717 per person round trip on Delta, or $1,434 for two, all-in when we checked. If you'd rather make 1 stop instead of 2, American had $760 per person ($1,520 for two), and its 7:00 AM departure takes 13h 2m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a trip within the United States, and the currency is the US dollar.
What's the weather like?
Climate normals for these dates show highs of 80–81°F and lows of 69–71°F. Expect a mix of partly cloudy and overcast days, with drizzle possible on arrival day, Saturday, Nov 14.
Is 7 nights enough?
For a first visit, yes. A week gives you time for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Mauna Kea, Kealakekua Bay and a coffee farm. The island is a road trip, though, so plan your days by region.
Which airports does this fare use?
It leaves Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) at 6:00 AM and lands at Kona International (KOA) at 7:25 PM local time. Hilo International (ITO) is the island's other airport.
What does the whole week cost?
Our rough budget for two is $4,504: $1,434 for flights, $1,250 for Kalani Kai#104 and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 per person a day.
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