Flying from New York to Hilo International Airport (ITO): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of New York's main airports, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Explore the options for booking a flight from New York to Hilo International Airport (ITO) leaving from either of these.
Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo. The city operates on the UTC-10 timezone and is six hours behind New York.
To ensure you catch your flight from New York to ITO, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near John F. Kennedy International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Hilo International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% land on time at their destination.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your New York to ITO flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 73.3%.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From the centre of New York, LGA is around 18 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 25 minutes to get there by car and 1 hour or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Hilo International Airport flight:
LGA has a stellar on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so you can rely on your flight to stay on course and get to your destination as expected.
You'll find LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
About Hilo International Airport (ITO)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Hilo International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ITO instead:
Follow your own route with a Hilo International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and find adventure across Hilo and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your New York to Hilo International Airport flight.
Getting from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to central Hilo
Hilo International Airport to central Hilo is roughly 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Rs87,603 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from New York to Hilo International Airport. Return flights start from Rs162,446. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from New York to ITO if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Cheap New York to Hilo International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from New York to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to go to Hilo. August is when most people book flights from New York to Hilo International Airport (ITO), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Hilo is October, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your New York to ITO flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February has temperatures of between 17ºC and 24ºC. Look for cheap tickets from New York to Hilo International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Hilo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Hilo right here. Explore these options after locking in your flight from New York to Hilo International Airport:
Rainbow Falls and Kulaniapia Falls are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Hilo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hilo Bay.
Explore more of the United States
Kahului is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Hilo. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include West Maui Circle Drive, Palaau State Park and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in the United States, consider Kīhei, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Hilo. Kihei Regional Park, MCC Four Winds and Maui Magic Snorkel Tour Boats and Ma‘alaea Bay are key reasons to visit.