Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from West Palm Beach, Nov 14–21: round trip from $739
Round-trip flights from West Palm Beach to the Big Island are $739 per person ($1,478 for two) on Delta for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, connecting with 2 stops on the way out. Expect highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F. The best-value stay, Kalani Kai#104 in Kailua-Kona, is $1,250 for the week ($179 a night).
The flight
$1,356 $739 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$1,478 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 | $739 | 2 stops | 18h 25m |
| United | $870 | 2 stops | 26h 11m |
| Delta | $817 | 2 stops | 15h 32m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:29 PM EDT. 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 | $1,478 |
| Kalani Kai#104, 7 nights | $1,250 |
| Trip total for two | $2,728 |
Regular: $3,962 You pay: $2,728 Saved: $1,234
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
$739 per person round trip, all-in, is $617 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. That's a 46% gap across the 12 fares we checked, which ran from $739 to $1,356. For two, it's $1,478 on Delta, leaving West Palm Beach at 6:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and landing in Kona at 7:25 PM the same day. Add the best-value rental at $1,250 plus $130 per person per day for spending, and our full budget for two comes to $4,548 for the week. Mid-November comes just before humpback whale season, which runs December through March. Weather normals show highs of 80–81°F and lows near 70°F, with more cloud than sun. It's a week for volcanoes, night snorkeling and coffee country. Fares move, so read these as what we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a nature-and-adventure week with beach time mixed in. The Big Island is a road-trip island, where you go from lava fields to black sand to coffee farms. It suits a couple or two friends who like early starts and time on the water. Days are active and nights are quiet, and 7 nights gives you room to see both coasts without rushing.
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 ($179 a night), with a review score of 9 from 6 reviews. Alii Villas 309, our budget pick, is another vacation home at $1,508 ($215 a night) and has the highest score of the three, 9.4 from 14 reviews. Aston Kona By The Sea is the top rated by number of reviews: a 4-star one-bedroom suite with a partial ocean view for $2,985 ($426 a night), scoring 8.2 from 327 reviews. If you'd rather have sunnier resort beaches and golf, look at the Kohala Coast (Waikoloa, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea).
Kalani Kai#104
$1,250 for 7 nights, two guests · $179 a night
See roomsAston Kona By The Sea
$2,985 for 7 nights, two guests · $426 a night
See roomsAlii Villas 309
$1,508 for 7 nights, two guests · $215 a night
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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. Volcano Village sits right at the park gate.
- Save an evening to snorkel with manta rays off Kona. Snorkel tours leave from Kailua-Kona.
- Stargaze from the Mauna Kea visitor station, below the summit that can be snow-capped.
- Kayak and snorkel Kealakekua Bay at the Captain Cook monument, in coffee-farm country.
- Walk the black sand of Punaluu Beach on a road trip down the island.
- 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 West Palm Beach | President Donald J. Trump International (Palm Beach) (DJT) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
| Flight time | 18h 25m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,780 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Big Island (Kona & Hilo) costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,478 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Kalani Kai#104) | $1,250 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $4,548 |
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: West Palm Beach to Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $739 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $739 (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, since this is a domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- The Big Island is 5 hours behind West Palm Beach. The outbound Delta flight takes 18h 25m with 2 stops and covers 4,780 miles.
- The $739 fare includes taxes and fees and is the price we found when we checked. Prices can change before you book.
- All three stays are room only, and none of them offers free cancellation.
- Flights land at Kona International (KOA). Hilo International (ITO) also serves the island.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$739 per person round trip on Delta, or $1,478 for two, taxes and fees included. It leaves at 6:00 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in Kona at 7:25 PM, with 2 stops. Other fares we saw were $817 on Delta and $870 on United.
Do I need a passport?
No. The Big Island is in the United States, so you don't need a passport and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Normals for Nov 14–21 show highs of 80–81°F and lows of 69–71°F. Most days are overcast or partly cloudy, and drizzle is possible on arrival day.
What will the whole week cost for two?
Our estimate is $4,548: $1,478 for flights, $1,250 for Kalani Kai#104 and $1,820 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day over 7 days.
Is 7 nights enough?
Yes, for a Kailua-Kona base with day trips. A week gives you time for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, a night manta snorkel, Mauna Kea stargazing and Kealakekua Bay, with time to rest in between.
Can I cancel the hotel if plans change?
None of the three stays we found offers free cancellation, and all are room only. Check the terms before you pay.
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