Flying from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole and you'll be in the air for an average of 45 minutes.
Kahului and Kailua-Kona are in the UTC-10 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
You can choose from 193 weekly Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flights. The 07:35 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southern Airways Express operates the last service of the day at 18:50.
Your OGG to KOA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole available from numerous airlines, getting to Kailua-Kona (and then other parts of United States) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Most travellers choose to fly with Southern Airways Express on this route.
With an impressive 95.08% of services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating OGG to KOA flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Here are the top stopovers between OGG and KOA:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Lihue Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Right now, Rs13,016 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs27,706. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Book nine months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from OGG to KOA.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from OGG to KOA.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Kahului Airport (OGG)
Kahului Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from OGG arrive at their destination as scheduled 86.31% of the time.
To reach Kahului Airport from central Kahului, it takes around 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to OGG? If you're catching an early flight from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after your Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. It's a short drive from KOA and a good option if you're eager to get some sleep right away.
Explore without limits with a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and discover more of Kailua-Kona and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Kona International Airport at Keahole about one week before your trip.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kailua-Kona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. July is the most popular month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Kahului Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 25ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OGG to KOA sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Kailua-Kona has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a trip to Honolulu will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
If you're ready to explore another side of United States, head for Pearl City, about 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona. USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park are among the biggest draws.
