Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $647 |
Round-trip from | $449 |
One-way from | $228 |
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Price
NewarkKailua-Kona
EWR - KOA
EWRKOA
Newark
Wed 5/7
10:35 am-7:46 pm
1 stop15h 11m
Kona Intl
Sun 5/11
1:15 pm-6:46 am
1 stop11h 31m
NewarkKailua-Kona
EWR - KOA
EWRKOA
Newark
Thu 5/8
4:30 pm-1:15 pm
1 stop26h 45m
Kona Intl
Sat 5/24
2:55 pm-4:29 pm
1 stop19h 34m
New YorkKailua-Kona
JFK - KOA
JFKKOA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sun 9/14
9:00 am-4:26 pm
1 stop13h 26m
Kona Intl
Mon 9/22
1:32 pm-6:50 am
1 stop11h 18m
New YorkKailua-Kona
JFK - KOA
JFKKOA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/8
4:32 pm-1:15 pm
1 stop26h 43m
Kona Intl
Sat 5/24
2:36 pm-3:40 pm
1 stop19h 04m
New YorkKailua-Kona
LGA - KOA
LGAKOA
New York LaGuardia
Wed 5/7
7:25 am-3:35 pm
1 stop14h 10m
Kona Intl
Sun 5/11
7:35 pm-2:08 pm
1 stop12h 33m
NewarkKailua-Kona
EWR - KOA
EWRKOA
Newark
Wed 8/27
5:00 am-12:52 pm
2 stops13h 52m
Kona Intl
Thu 9/4
11:20 pm-7:50 pm
2 stops14h 30m
New YorkKailua-Kona
JFK - KOA
JFKKOA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/8
6:49 am-2:37 pm
1 stop13h 48m
Kona Intl
Tue 5/13
1:47 pm-11:52 am
2 stops16h 05m
New YorkKailua-Kona
JFK - KOA
JFKKOA
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 5/29
7:00 am-5:31 pm
1 stop16h 31m
Kona Intl
Thu 5/29
9:39 pm-3:59 pm
1 stop12h 20m
NewarkKailua-Kona
EWR - KOA
EWRKOA
Newark
Wed 8/27
7:00 am-6:25 pm
2 stops17h 25m
Kona Intl
Wed 9/3
9:45 pm-7:26 pm
2 stops15h 41m
New YorkKailua-Kona
LGA - KOA
LGAKOA
New York LaGuardia
Wed 5/7
6:00 am-7:10 pm
2 stops19h 10m
Kona Intl
Mon 5/12
8:38 pm-5:47 pm
2 stops15h 09m
On average, a flight from New York to The Big Island takes 17 hours 15 minutes. Flights to The Big Island from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
Users looking for the lowest fares to The Big Island should consider flying on Wednesday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.
The most popular airlines flying from New York to The Big Island are United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines.
The cheapest airlines flying from New York to The Big Island are JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).
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While you’ll experience tropical weather no matter when you book a flight to the Big Island, the area does offer quite a mix of weather in such a small area. Depending on which geographic part of the island you’re on, conditions could range from cool and rainy to hot and dry. Summer lasts between May and October, when days are warm, and peak at the hottest and driest in August. Between December and March are the coolest months, when wind and rain move in and take the heat out of a perfectly good beach day.
There’s no bad time to plan flight to the Big Island, but if you go during the summer you’ll experience the best beach days, blue skies and dry conditions.
Peak-Season:
If you’re in search of sunny beach days, jaw-dropping views and outdoor excursions book your flight during the summer and take full advantage of the hot weather and tropical atmosphere.
Off-peak Season:
Winter storms and heavy rainfall can put a damper on the winter months, but you’re more likely to find cheap flights to the Big Island and deals on accommodations during the months of February and March when the weather is coolers than the rest of the year.
The best way to get around Hawaii’s Big Island is by renting a car. If you manage to get yourself up from the beach you’ll find very few public transportation options. There are two major roads that wrap around the island – Mamalohoa Highway is the scenic upper road and Queen Kaahumanu will get you around faster, but with less scenery. If you don’t have a car, you can find taxis, shuttles and buses on the island, but they are few and far between. Hele On, the island-wide bus system, loops around West Hawaii, Ocean View and Kawaihae.
Akaka Falls: If you’re booking flights to the Big Island to immerse yourself in natural beauty, then Akaka Falls is a sight for sore eyes. Said to be the most scenic waterfall in the state, it boasts a 442-foot drop and is situated next to the gorgeous, but somewhat smaller, Kahuna Falls. Once you trek through the blossoming rainforest, pass by the pungent ginger and bamboo plants and reach the observation point you’ll be able to circle the falls on a one-mile paved loop that allows clear and stunning views. Most days, you’ll also be able to see a rainbow or two.
Submarines: If the kids are antsy from the long flight to the Big Island have no fear – there are plenty of perfect opportunities to entertain while exploring parts of the island that intrigue people of all ages. Go down under in the 48-passenger Atlantis, a submarine with plenty of windows to see all of the colorful marine life in the depths of the Pacific. The high-tech underwater vehicle plunges 120 feet under the surface – the tour lasts around an hour and will captivate kids and adults.
Kayaking: Craving a little racy action? Strap yourself in a kayak and hit the deep blue for the day. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro-kayaker booking a Big Island flight, there are perfect opportunities for you to challenge yourself on the surface and still enjoy the incredible scenery. If you’ve never kayaked before, you’ll start out in calm water, most likely in a peaceful lagoon like Kailua Bay. If you’ve mastered the waters, you can try more exciting places, like Honokohau Harbor or head straight to Hamakua Coast and take on the rocky waters. Rent one or two person kayaks for either a half or full day. Some tours go around monuments and sea caves, where you can hop out and swim with the beautiful fish and turtles as they glide through the water with you.
Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival: If you book flights to the Big Island in January you’ll be fortunate enough to experience one of the biggest parties of the year – the annual Ka Molokai Makahiki Festival, which is traditionally held right after Hawaii’s winter harvest time. The celebration starts with the story of Captain Cook, who brought his ship to Big Island during the Makahiki season. Arts, crafts, games, food, and hula all make up the wonder and excitement of the festive atmosphere. Enjoy watching sport competitions and ancient Hawaiian games like huki huki (tug of war), ulumaika (lawn bowling), or uma (arm wrestling), and feel free to participate in the communal gift giving that radiates throughout the island.