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$230+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — KOA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$459
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$230
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$657
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:10 amRDU - KOA
1 stop13h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/1311:04 pmKOA - RDU
1 stop12h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$459
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:20 amRDU - KOA
1 stop16h 19mDelta
Tue 5/138:38 pmKOA - RDU
2 stops15h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/16$496
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:21 pmRDU - KOA
1 stop24h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/201:47 pmKOA - RDU
2 stops15h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$522
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/205:41 pmRDU - KOA
1 stop23h 32mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/68:07 amKOA - RDU
2 stops15h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/17$528
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:35 amRDU - ITO
2 stops17h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/75:30 pmITO - RDU
2 stops16h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$796
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/66:45 amRDU - KOA
2 stops17h 10mSouthwest
Sat 7/1211:20 amKOA - RDU
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$944
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/317:20 amRDU - MUE
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/77:17 amMUE - RDU
2 stops16h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,027
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:15 amRDU - ITO
3 stops41h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/712:25 pmITO - RDU
3 stops34h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,037
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:55 amRDU - ITO
2 stops19h 14mDelta
Sat 6/79:30 amITO - RDU
2 stops21h 59mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,091
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/216:00 amRDU - KOA
3 stops19h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 pmKOA - RDU
2 stops17h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,309
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/287:36 amRDU - KOA
1 stop13h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 7/39:30 pmKOA - RDU
1 stop13h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$3,043

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighKailua-Kona

RDU - KOA

RDUKOA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

8:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/13

11:04 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$459

RaleighKailua-Kona

RDU - KOA

RDUKOA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

7:20 am-5:39 pm

1 stop16h 19m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/13

8:38 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$496

RaleighKailua-Kona

RDU - KOA

RDUKOA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

5:21 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop24h 56m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/20

1:47 pm-10:54 am

2 stops15h 07m

$522

RaleighKailua-Kona

RDU - KOA

RDUKOA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/20

5:41 pm-11:13 am

1 stop23h 32m

Kona Intl

Sat 9/6

8:07 am-5:49 am

2 stops15h 42m

$528

RaleighHilo

RDU - ITO

RDUITO

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/30

7:35 am-7:13 pm

2 stops17h 38m

Hilo Intl

Tue 10/7

5:30 pm-4:26 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$796

RaleighKailua-Kona

RDU - KOA

RDUKOA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/6

6:45 am-5:55 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Kona Intl

Sat 7/12

11:20 am-7:25 am

2 stops14h 05m

$944

RaleighWaimea (Big Island)

RDU - MUE

RDUMUE

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/31

7:20 am-9:00 pm

2 stops19h 40m

Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala

Sat 6/7

7:17 am-5:41 am

2 stops16h 24m

$1,027

RaleighHilo

RDU - ITO

RDUITO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/31

6:15 am-5:57 pm

3 stops41h 42m

Hilo Intl

Sat 6/7

12:25 pm-5:24 am

3 stops34h 59m

$1,037

RaleighHilo

RDU - ITO

RDUITO

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/31

5:55 am-7:09 pm

2 stops19h 14m

Hilo Intl

Sat 6/7

9:30 am-1:29 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,091

RaleighKailua-Kona

RDU - KOA

RDUKOA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-7:46 pm

3 stops19h 46m

Kona Intl

Sun 5/25

5:00 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$1,309

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to The Big Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to The Big Island from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to The Big Island

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Raleigh to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 RDU to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 April 17, 2025.

When flying from Raleigh 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.

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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to The Big Island, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,380 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,887 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to The Big Island. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

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

    $230 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $235 and $293, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Raleigh to The Big Island consider Raleigh-Durham - Kona Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Hilo Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to The Big Island.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to The Big Island?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from Raleigh to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to The Big Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$427Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$432Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$456Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$466Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$581Average$748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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