Cheap flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA)

Hawaii Island's west-side gateway on the Kona-Kohala coast

Kona International sits on a lava field about 11 km north of Kailua-Kona on the Big Island's west coast and is the main entry point for the Kona-Kohala resort strip. Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest dominate inter-island and West Coast traffic, with United, Alaska, American, Delta and Air Canada running mainland and Vancouver routes. Japan Airlines also serves Tokyo seasonally.

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Major carriers: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest, United, Alaska Airlines, Delta. Low-cost carriers: Southwest.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kailua-Kona?
Late April through mid-May and the first half of September are usually the cheapest windows out of KOA, falling between spring break and summer peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap shows the exact week each route bottoms out, which differs noticeably between West Coast cities.
Which airlines fly out of KOA?
Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest run inter-island and West Coast services, with United, Alaska, American and Delta operating mainland routes from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Denver and Phoenix. Air Canada serves Vancouver and Japan Airlines flies seasonally to Tokyo. Flightmussy compares all of them with no signup.
How far is Kona Airport from Kailua-Kona town?
KOA sits about 11 km north of central Kailua-Kona on Highway 19. Rental cars are the standard option since public transit is limited; the Hele-On bus connects the airport to town for a few dollars, and shared shuttles serve the major Kohala resorts in 30-45 minutes.
Are there direct flights from KOA to the U.S. mainland?
Yes - non-stop flights operate to Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City and Dallas, with carriers including United, Alaska, Southwest, Delta and American. Flightmussy lists every direct option in one search without an account.

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