$1,364+ Cheap flights to The Big Island

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KOA
26 Dec — 2 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover carefully curated flight deals to The Big Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 November 2025.

Sat 7/323:30AKL - KOA
1 stop15h 23mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/310:22KOA - AKL
1 stop11h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/11$1,364
Sat 7/316:45AKL - KOA
2 stops18h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 9/308:45KOA - AKL
2 stops28h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11$2,023
Sat 7/315:50AKL - KOA
2 stops28h 28mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/313:30KOA - AKL
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,137

Flights to The Big Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to The Big Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 26 November 2025.

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$1,364

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,410
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 7/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 21m total
  • Auckland to Kailua-Kona
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

23:30-15:53

1 stop15h 23m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/3

10:22-21:20

1 stop11h 58m

$1,364

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

16:45-12:00

2 stops18h 15m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/3

08:45-12:15

2 stops28h 30m

$2,023

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

15:50-21:18

2 stops28h 28m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/3

13:30-08:10

1 stop19h 40m

$2,137

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Deals found on 24/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight to The Big Island

How long is the flight to The Big Island?

On average, a flight from Auckland to The Big Island takes 19 hours 57 minutes. Flights to The Big Island from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in The Big Island?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to The Big Island in the last few years. This data was updated on 26 November 2025.
The most popular places in The Big Island to fly to are Kailua-Kona and Hilo.

FAQs about flying to The Big Island

  • Can I find cheaper flights to The Big Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to The Big Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to The Big Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to The Big Island, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 57 minutes).

  • Does Kona Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kona Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kona Intl?

    Yes. Kona Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Refreshing Tropical Studio With Ocean Views is the closest property to Kona Intl (3.2 km away from Kona Intl).

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