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Distance to Kailua-Kona11.8km
Distance to Puako34.5km

About Kona Airport

  • The airport connects the wider area, with passengers from nearby Hilo and Kalaoa also relying on it for flights.

  • These are some of the busiest airlines at Kona Airport to know about before you book:

  • Need ideas on where to go if you're planning a trip out of Kailua-Kona? Direct flights from Kona Airport can take you to some standout destinations, including:

    • Honolulu

    • Los Angeles

    • Seattle

    • San Francisco

    • Kahului

  • June, July, and August are the busiest months at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. Summer holiday travel from the US mainland drives strong arrivals across all three months, with families and couples heading to the Big Island's beaches and resorts during the peak domestic holiday season.

  • April, October, and November tend to see fewer arrivals at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport. April sits between the winter and summer peaks, while October and November follow the busy summer period, with demand easing as the school year resumes and mainland holiday travel settles down.

How to get from Kona Airport to Kailua-Kona

  • Bus services connect the airport with central Kailua-Kona. You can be at Kona Commons in about 35 minutes by taking the Hele-On Bus.

  • Get dropped off right where you need to be by booking a rideshare service with Uber or Lyft.

  • Menehune Taxi is one of the local taxi companies in Kailua-Kona.

  • It takes around 20 minutes to get from Kona Airport to Kailua-Kona by rideshare service or taxi, though traffic conditions can affect journey times.

  • Check the airport's official website for up-to-date transport options into the city.

How to get to Kona Airport from Kailua-Kona

  • If you're travelling from the city by bus, catch the Hele-On Bus. Hop on at Kona Commons and it'll take you roughly 35 minutes to reach the airport.

  • It takes around 20 minutes to travel from the centre of Kailua-Kona to the airport by taxi.

  • The request asks about transport from the United States to Kona International Airport — that's an intercontinental journey, not a ground transport question. Ground transport options run from Kailua-Kona to the airport. Taxis and rideshare services such as Uber are the most common ways to get there, as public transit options in the area are limited. A rental car is also a popular choice, given how spread out the Big Island is.

Kona Airport facilities

  • Kona Airport has a single terminal.

Car rental options near Kona Airport

  • Flying into Kailua-Kona to start your trip? Pick up a car rental at Kona Airport and go from baggage claim to your first adventure.

  • Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are some of the most popular suppliers. You'll find vehicle types for different travel needs, from short city hops to longer road trips.

Kona Airport FAQs

Yes, United operates to and from both Kona Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, American Airlines operates to and from both Kona Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes, Delta operates to and from both Kona Airport Arrivals and Departures.

Yes. There are Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar, Avis, Budget, Alamo, Sixt, Enterprise and Turo pick-up points in or near to Kona Airport’s Arrivals or Departures areas.

For international arrivals, it usually takes around an hour to clear Kona Airport’s passport control and claim your baggage if you checked any in. Domestic arrivals to Kona Airport don’t need to pass through passport control, so take a little less time.

If you’re heading to Kona Airport arrivals to pick up a family member or friend, consider arriving half an hour after their flight is due to touch down.

We recommend you leave at least two and a half hours between your inbound and outbound flights, especially if you are self-transferring on an international flight. When you self-transfer, you may need to clear customs, claim any luggage and then check it back on to your next flight yourself. Take into account that you might need to change terminals, or it could take longer than necessary to navigate Kona Airport’s departure lounge.

Check-in and bag drop often close an hour before your scheduled departure time for domestic flights, and sometimes an hour and a half before for longer-haul international flights. As a rule of thumb, you should try to arrive at Kona Airport two hours before you fly but check with the airline you’re flying with.

Don’t worry if there’s no information available on our live flight tracker. We try our best to pull it directly from each airline but sometimes this might not work properly. Try contacting the airline directly, or checking their website to see if you can get an update.

Don’t panic! If you are not already at Kona Airport, try contacting the airline directly to see if you can get on the next flight out, or a refund.

If you’re already inside Kona Airport Departures when you find out, head to the airline’s desk to speak directly with someone.

If there are no more flights to your destination with the same airline and you really need to get there soon, we recommend searching for a new flight with Skyscanner and booking as soon as possible. You can then try to claim a refund for the original cancelled flight.

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