Big Island (Kona & Hilo), United States: trips from $325
The Big Island packs active volcanoes, snow-capped Mauna Kea, black and green sand beaches and Kona coffee farms into one road-trip island.
Trips to Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$596 $325 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $271 (45%)
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$615 $515 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $100 (16%)
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$754 $530 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $224 (30%)
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$560 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$1,356 $739 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $617 (46%)
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Lowest fares to Big Island (Kona & Hilo) by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | $325 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | $455 | 6 |
| Sacramento | $477 | 3 |
| Seattle | $515 | 4 |
| San Francisco | $521 | 2 |
| Minneapolis | $522 | 5 |
| Spokane | $530 | 3 |
| Phoenix | $545 | 2 |
| New York | $560 | 6 |
| Salt Lake City | $601 | 1 |
| Tucson | $626 | 3 |
| Oklahoma City | $628 | 4 |
| San Diego | $646 | 2 |
| Denver | $682 | 1 |
| Portland | $683 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | $686 | 5 |
| Washington, DC | $697 | 6 |
| Reno | $709 | 1 |
| Philadelphia | $718 | 4 |
| Austin | $728 | 2 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | fine |
| August | fine |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- December, January, February, March: Humpback whale season and the Kohala Coast peak
- October: Ironman World Championship weekend in Kona
Where to stay 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
Good to know
| Airports | Kona International (KOA), Hilo International (ITO) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Pacific/Honolulu |
| Kind of trip | island, national-park, nature, beach, adventure |
Big Island (Kona & Hilo) in pictures
Questions about Big Island (Kona & Hilo)
When is the best time to visit Big Island (Kona & Hilo)?
March, April, May, September, October and November.
Do US citizens need a passport for Big Island (Kona & Hilo)?
No. Big Island (Kona & Hilo) is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Big Island (Kona & Hilo) right now?
Big Island (Kona & Hilo) from Las Vegas, Nov 14–21, 2026, from $325 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Big Island (Kona & Hilo) on the ground?
Big Island (Kona & Hilo) is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.