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$268+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — KOA
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Kona Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$506
(Delta)

One-way from

$268
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$951

Good round-trip deal

$1,337 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/227:50 amORD - KOA
1 stop14h 49mDelta
Tue 4/298:20 pmKOA - ORD
1 stop12h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/30$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/226:00 amORD - KOA
2 stops13h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/291:42 pmKOA - ORD
1 stop11h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$511
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 9/216:24 amORD - KOA
1 stop14h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/308:00 amKOA - ORD
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/30$525
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 9/219:20 amMDW - KOA
2 stops14h 20mDelta
Tue 9/309:45 pmKOA - MDW
2 stops15h 51mDelta
Deal found 3/30$596
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Mon 8/255:10 amMDW - KOA
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Sun 8/319:15 amKOA - MDW
2 stops14h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/29$645
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 3/316:00 amORD - KOA
1 stop13h 45mSouthwest
Sun 4/67:50 amKOA - ORD
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$733
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 5/247:55 pmORD - KOA
2 stops20h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/3110:50 pmKOA - ORD
1 stop21h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$745

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Kailua-Kona

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Price

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:50 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 49m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/29

8:20 pm-1:24 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$506

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/29

1:42 pm-6:06 am

1 stop11h 24m

$511

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

6:58 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops32h 13m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/13

6:00 am-11:59 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$532

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/14

9:20 am-7:10 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Kona Intl

Wed 5/21

8:38 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops16h 07m

$628

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/6

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$670

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

7:55 pm-11:26 am

2 stops20h 31m

Kona Intl

Sat 5/31

10:50 pm-12:59 am

1 stop21h 09m

$745

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:50 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$268

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

7:13 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops23h 02m

$295

ChicagoKailua-Kona

ORD - KOA

ORDKOA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/24

7:55 pm-11:26 am

2 stops20h 31m

$342

ChicagoKailua-Kona

MDW - KOA

MDWKOA

Chicago Midway

Thu 6/5

9:20 am-7:10 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$352

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Kailua-Kona in March.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Kailua-Kona flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kailua-Kona from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 22 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona 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 CHI to KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 43% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Kailua-Kona flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, 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 Kailua-Kona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua-Kona. 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 Kailua-Kona. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Chicago to Kailua-Kona to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,276 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,342 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kailua-Kona from Chicago?

    Kona Intl (KOA), located 7.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. 6 airlines have flights to Kona Intl from Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Chicago to Kona Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona round-trip from $506. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $511, and Alaska Airlines, from $532. Delta is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Kailua-Kona one-way?

    $268 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $295 and $342, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona? While on average our users pay $1,894, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $1,237. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Kona Intl), is priced around $467.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Kailua-Kona layover in Los Angeles most frequently.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Los Angeles?

    Most Los Angeles visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live. Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood Walk of Fame, and L.A. Live are located about 12.5 mi, 11.7 mi, and 10.8 mi, respectively from Los Angeles. Travelers in need of a car in Los Angeles can rent one for about $38 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Kailua-Kona flights?

    Chicago to Kailua-Kona flights have a layover in Seattle least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Kailua-Kona 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 Chicago to Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona 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 6 airlines flying from Chicago to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kailua-Kona. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$318Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$409Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$413Average$692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$445Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$506Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$593Average$663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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