Honolulu International to Kona Flights
If it is your first time travelling to Kona International Airport then check out the airliners China Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air, JetBlue, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Honolulu International, so you will find flying to Kona International Airport is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 47 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Honolulu International to Kona International Airport, please see the table below.
| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
| Japan Airlines | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 06:30 | 21:14 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 05:45 | 21:14 |
| Delta Air Lines | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14:04 | 21:14 |
| United Airlines | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 07:26 | 19:42 |
| American Airlines | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 12:15 | 21:14 |
| Southwest Airlines | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 06:25 | 18:30 |
| JetBlue | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15:58 | 21:14 |
| Korean Air | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13:45 | 17:43 |
| Philippine Airlines | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12:15 | 15:58 |
| China Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10:13 | 10:13 |
Japan Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 06:30 and 21:14.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from Japan Airlines at jal.co.jp. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for Japan Airlines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
| Day | Flying Time |
| Monday | 06:30, 07:26, 08:12, 09:00, 09:22, 09:25, 10:27, 13:03, 13:15, 14:34, 15:58, 16:10, 16:56, 18:30 and 20:28 |
| Tuesday | 06:30, 07:24, 07:26, 09:22, 09:48, 11:15, 11:26, 12:15, 13:45, 14:04, 14:34, 15:58, 16:58, 17:43, 18:30 and 20:28 |
| Wednesday | 06:30, 07:26, 08:12, 08:35, 09:00, 10:27, 12:15, 13:03, 14:04, 14:34, 15:58, 16:10, 17:43, 18:30 and 21:14 |
| Thursday | 06:30, 07:24, 07:26, 09:22, 09:48, 10:13, 10:27, 12:15, 13:03, 14:04, 14:34, 15:58, 16:10, 17:43, 18:30, 19:42 and 20:28 |
| Friday | 06:30, 08:12, 08:35, 09:00, 09:25, 10:27, 12:15, 13:03, 14:04, 14:34, 15:10, 16:10, 17:43, 17:45, 18:55 and 20:28 |
| Saturday | 06:40, 08:12, 09:22, 09:48, 10:13, 10:27, 11:26, 12:15, 13:15, 14:34, 15:58, 16:10, 16:56, 17:45, 18:55 and 20:28 |
| Sunday | 07:26, 08:12, 09:22, 09:48, 10:13, 11:15, 12:15, 13:03, 14:04, 14:34, 15:58, 16:58, 17:43, 18:30, 19:42 and 21:14 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Kona International Airport. You can see full details of these below.
| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
| Honolulu to Hilo | 0 | 348 km (216 miles) | 1 Hour 2 Minutes |
| Honolulu to Lahaina | 0 | 136 km (84 miles) | 24 Minutes |
| Honolulu to Lanai City | 0 | 117 km (73 miles) | 21 Minutes |
| Honolulu to Kalaupapa | 0 | 100 km (62 miles) | 18 Minutes |
| Honolulu to Hoolehua | 0 | 85 km (53 miles) | 15 Minutes |
| Honolulu to Maui | 0 | 162 km (101 miles) | 29 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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