$523+ Cheap flights to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— KOA
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to The Big Island in 2026

Find the latest flights to The Big Island in 2026, 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 8 January 2026.

Return from

$1,022

One-way from

$523

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$4,131
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 10/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • Auckland to Kailua-Kona
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Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 28m total
  • Auckland to The Big Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($221 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Tue 10/223:30AKL - KOA
1 stop11h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sun 15/221:01KOA - AKL
1 stop25h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,022
Thu 29/123:30AKL - KOA
1 stop30h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/210:12KOA - AKL
1 stop12h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,060
Sat 21/223:30AKL - KOA
2 stops17h 23mAlaska Airlines
Sat 28/213:56KOA - AKL
2 stops56h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,178
Sat 17/123:30AKL - KOA
1 stop11h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sun 25/116:30KOA - AKL
1 stop29h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,364
Thu 29/116:05AKL - KOA
2 stops19h 16mQantas Airways
Mon 2/208:36KOA - AKL
2 stops30h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,550

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

23:30-12:21

1 stop11h 51m

Kona Intl

Sun 15/2

21:01-21:20

1 stop25h 19m

$1,022

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

23:30-07:18

1 stop30h 48m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/2

10:12-21:20

1 stop12h 08m

$1,060

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

16:05-12:21

2 stops19h 16m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/2

08:36-14:10

2 stops30h 34m

$1,550

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

19:15-12:21

2 stops40h 06m

Kona Intl

Sun 15/2

19:50-12:15

2 stops41h 25m

$1,785

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/2

23:30-12:53

2 stops12h 23m

Kona Intl

Sat 28/2

08:00-12:15

3 stops29h 15m

$2,040

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

23:30-16:58

1 stop16h 28m

$523

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

23:30-09:25

1 stop32h 55m

$544

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

23:30-07:17

1 stop30h 47m

$544

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/3

16:05-12:00

2 stops18h 55m

$645

AucklandKailua-Kona

AKL - KOA

AKLKOA

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

16:05-13:20

2 stops20h 15m

$646

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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 11 hours 51 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 8 January 2026.
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 (11 hours 51 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. Cozy, clean, and comfortable condominium home in wonderful Kona! is the closest property to Kona Intl (3.2 km away from Kona Intl).

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