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$49+ Cheap flights from Honolulu (HNL) to The Big Island

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HNL — KOA
Nov 17 — Nov 241
1 adult
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Tue 11/1910:13 amHNL - ITO
Nonstop0h 56mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/191:50 pmITO - HNL
Nonstop0h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/10$124
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Thu 11/2812:55 pmHNL - KOA
1 stop2h 30mSouthwest
Tue 12/32:15 pmKOA - HNL
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/12$129
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Tue 12/108:10 pmHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 45mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/123:20 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/11$130
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Sat 11/236:30 amHNL - KOA
Nonstop0h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/263:20 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/12$135
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Tue 11/1912:25 pmHNL - ITO
Nonstop0h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 11/283:40 pmITO - HNL
Nonstop1h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/11$135
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Tue 11/125:15 pmHNL - ITO
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Wed 11/136:00 amITO - HNL
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/11$139
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Wed 12/112:25 pmHNL - MUE
1 stop4h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/187:17 amMUE - HNL
1 stop3h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$205
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Wed 12/49:30 amHNL - MUE
2 stops9h 43mSouthern / Mokulele
Wed 12/117:17 amMUE - HNL
2 stops13h 38mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 11/11$248
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Sat 11/1611:05 amHNL - KOA
3 stops32h 50mSouthern / Mokulele
Mon 11/188:30 pmKOA - HNL
3 stops24h 15mSouthern / Mokulele
Deal found 11/11$373
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Thu 11/285:45 amHNL - KOA
3 stops14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/27:19 pmKOA - HNL
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$382
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Thu 11/286:30 pmHNL - ITO
2 stops23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/29:30 amITO - HNL
Nonstop1h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$534
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Thu 11/2811:45 pmHNL - KOA
2 stops20h 43mWestJet
Tue 12/39:30 pmKOA - HNL
1 stop17h 05mWestJet
Deal found 11/12$1,217

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Honolulu to The Big Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,728,912 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2024.

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HonoluluHilo

HNL - ITO

HNLITO

Honolulu

Mon 11/25

10:13 am-11:09 am

Nonstop0h 56m

Hilo Intl

Tue 11/26

8:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 00m

$124

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Thu 11/28

12:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop2h 30m

Kona Intl

Tue 12/3

2:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$129

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Tue 12/10

8:10 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop0h 45m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/12

3:20 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

$130

HonoluluHilo

HNL - ITO

HNLITO

Honolulu

Sat 12/14

11:15 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop0h 56m

Hilo Intl

Tue 12/17

12:40 pm-1:40 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$130

HonoluluHilo

HNL - ITO

HNLITO

Honolulu

Sat 1/18

9:50 am-10:50 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Hilo Intl

Sat 1/18

4:35 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$134

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Sat 11/23

6:30 am-7:16 am

Nonstop0h 46m

Kona Intl

Tue 11/26

3:20 pm-4:13 pm

Nonstop0h 53m

$135

HonoluluWaimea (Kamuela)

HNL - MUE

HNLMUE

Honolulu

Wed 12/11

2:25 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Waimea (Kamuela) Waimea Kohala

Wed 12/18

7:17 am-11:03 am

1 stop3h 46m

$205

HonoluluWaimea (Kamuela)

HNL - MUE

HNLMUE

Honolulu

Wed 12/4

9:30 am-7:13 pm

2 stops9h 43m

Waimea (Kamuela) Waimea Kohala

Wed 12/11

7:17 am-8:55 pm

2 stops13h 38m

$248

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Thu 11/28

5:45 am-7:55 pm

3 stops14h 10m

Kona Intl

Mon 12/2

7:19 pm-8:09 pm

Nonstop0h 50m

$382

HonoluluKailua-Kona

HNL - KOA

HNLKOA

Honolulu

Thu 11/28

11:05 am-7:55 pm

3 stops32h 50m

Kona Intl

Sun 12/1

8:30 pm-8:10 am

3 stops35h 40m

$383

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Travel insights for flights from Honolulu to The Big Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Honolulu to The Big Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island (average of $408). Flying from Honolulu to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HNL to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from Honolulu to The Big Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 12, 2024.

When flying from Honolulu to The Big Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Honolulu to The Big Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Honolulu to The Big Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 12, 2024.

The most flights from HNL to zzFUI are scheduled on a Monday (82 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (66 on average).

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated November 12, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Honolulu to The Big Island, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southern / Mokulele and WestJet. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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7.7

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8.7

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,056 reviews

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8.1

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7.7

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8.1

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8.7

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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2,801 reviews
8.1
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5,056 reviews

Overall

8.1

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7.7

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8.1

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8.7

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Honolulu to The Big Island Travel Guide

While Honolulu often gets credit as the most popular flight destination in Hawaii, the Island of Hawaii - more commonly known as Big Island - offers an enormous selection of sightseeing and vacation destinations. While there are plenty of places to just kick back and relax, adventurers love Big Island for its national park lands and volcanoes, including the mighty Kilauea. The Hilo region offers travelers a wonderful mix of shopping, museums and natural beauty (including some majestic waterfalls), which should not be missed. Wherever you land when you make the jump from Honolulu to Big Island, there is always something to do or see.

While Honolulu and Big Island are close geographically and culturally, there are some noticeable differences. Big Island is...well, bigger, to start, and its attractions are spread over a larger area. Big Island boasts numerous micro-climate zones, so you can do your research and find the spot that suits you best. A typical Hawaiian vacation plan might begin with the popular attractions and city sights of Honolulu followed by a dose of natural beauty on Big Island.

Become a savvy island hopper when you book the Hawaiian vacation of your dreams. Save money and don't miss a thing on your itinerary when you use our smart search engine to book a flight from Honolulu to Big Island.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Honolulu to The Big Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Honolulu to Big Island?

    No matter which of Big Island's two big airports you choose, hopping between the islands is probably going to take less than an hour. Getting from Honolulu to Kona (west side of the island) takes about 10 minutes less.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Honolulu to Big Island?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Island Air and Mokulele Airlines are the three main passenger carriers shuttling travelers from Honolulu and Big Island. However, Mokulele mostly flies into only one of Big Island's two major airports (Kona).

  • How frequent are flights between Honolulu and Big Island?

    Literally dozens of flights depart Honolulu for Big Island every day. Since travelers like to see many parts of the Hawaiian islands during their vacations, airlines provide plenty of flight options to accommodate those plans.

  • Which airports serve Honolulu to Big Island?

    The primary airport serving Honolulu is Honolulu International Airport (HNL), also called Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Several smaller airports serve the island as well, but your best bet for finding a cheap flight to Big Island is likely out of HNL. As for your destination, Big Island has two major airports: Kona International Airport (KOA) serves the west side, and Hilo International Airport (ITO) is on the east side. Check your itinerary and a map to figure out which one best serves your sightseeing or recreation plans.

  • Which direct flight route between Honolulu and Big Island is cheapest?

    The typical cheap flight from Honolulu to Big Island as low as $150 or just a bit more. Flying to KOA is usually slightly cheaper than ITO because of the shorter flight time.

  • Which airports on Big Island have sustainability practices and what are they?

    The KOA bottle is located close to the water source, helping to reduce the bottle's carbon footprint. They blow their own bottles at the Kona Deep bottling plant, and some of their BPA-free plastic is made within 300 yards of their production facilities. No finished bottles are imported from the mainland, reducing the airport's environmental impact. Instead of employing conventional air conditioning, which is extremely energy-intensive in tropical areas, they make use of the water already available by re-piping naturally cold water from the deep ocean all over the structure. ITO’s infrastructure ensures efficient long-term sustainability.

  • How can passengers traveling to Big Island from Honolulu lessen the impact they have on the environment?

    Look for planes that produce less CO2 to lower your personal carbon footprint. It's also possible to look for daytime flights, which are thought to have a smaller impact on global warming than their nighttime counterparts. Fuel efficiency makes nonstop or minimally connecting flights more eco-friendly.

  • Which airlines have the least impact on the environment and travel to Big Island from Honolulu?

    In order to lessen their impact on the environment caused by their transpacific fleet by approximately one ton of carbon dioxide per year, Hawaiian Airlines has reduced the size of their food carts and given their pilots iPads in place of bulky binders. The flight crew recycles everything from cans and bottles to menus and takeout containers. Compostable paper bags have been installed in place of the disposable plastic trays and breakfast dishes that were previously used on the aircraft.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    Most people fly from Honolulu (HNL) if they book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island. Honolulu is conveniently located just 4.4 mi from Honolulu’s city center.

  • How popular is this Honolulu to The Big Island flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Honolulu to The Big Island one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $60 and Hawaiian Airlines from $70 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Honolulu to The Big Island?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island consider choosing Southwest (94%), JetBlue (93%) or Hawaiian Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    While on average a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island is generally $117, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $60. When looking at the most popular route, (Honolulu - Kona Intl), you can expect to pay $114 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Honolulu to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Honolulu to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Honolulu to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Honolulu to The Big Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Honolulu to The Big Island (average of $408). Flying from Honolulu to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $593). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Honolulu to The Big Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Honolulu to The Big Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,728,912 searches. Data last updated November 12, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$101Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$112Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

Helpful tips for your next trip to The Big Island

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to The Big Island. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • Southwest Airlines, which flies on this route, has established a 10-year goal of decreasing its carbon emissions per passenger by at least 20% by 2030 through fleet modernization, route optimization, and other activities, without resorting to the usage of offsets.
  • Kona International Airport's (KOA) modernization program focuses on being environmentally sustainable with primary emphasis on making substantial use of recycled materials, as well as sustainable energy sources, especially solar.
  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) has a Sustainable Management Plan (SMP) that aims to strengthen airport-community ties, lessen the airport's negative impact on the environment, and boost economic returns. HNL will be able to comply with State and municipal goals, rules, and initiatives with the help of the SMP since it analyzes how and where sustainability management is included into long-term planning.
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