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22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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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 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$940

One-way from

$534

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,712
10/3-27/3
  • 10/3-27/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 35m total
  • Sydney to Kailua-Kona
3/4
  • 3/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 51m total
  • Sydney to The Big Island
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

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Mon 10/317:25SYD - KOA
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/321:00KOA - SYD
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$940
Sun 16/221:40SYD - KOA
1 stop32h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 22/206:00KOA - SYD
1 stop16h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,123
Wed 18/608:15SYD - KOA
2 stops24h 28mJapan Airlines
Mon 23/619:05KOA - SYD
2 stops39h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,569
Sat 8/311:05SYD - KOA
2 stops24h 16mDelta
Tue 25/306:00KOA - SYD
2 stops28h 45mDelta
Deal found 16/1$1,788
Mon 14/410:20SYD - KOA
1 stop29h 16mUnited Airlines
Fri 18/420:00KOA - SYD
2 stops39h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,844
Sun 6/721:40SYD - ITO
1 stop33h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 13/716:40ITO - SYD
1 stop31h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,958
Sun 29/616:20SYD - ITO
2 stops21h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/720:25ITO - SYD
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$2,086
Sun 2/312:10SYD - ITO
2 stops27h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/307:30ITO - SYD
2 stops28h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1$2,213
Sun 9/316:30SYD - KOA
3 stops51h 03mQatar Airways
Thu 27/321:40KOA - SYD
3 stops51h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1$3,479
Sat 8/320:30SYD - KOA
1 stop22h 56mWestJet
Tue 25/322:35KOA - SYD
1 stop35h 00mWestJet
Deal found 16/1$3,540
Wed 18/609:20SYD - KOA
3 stops54h 43mAir Canada
Mon 23/622:15KOA - SYD
3 stops61h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$4,356

Find flights to The Big Island within your budget

Locate flights to The Big Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

17:25-06:25

1 stop34h 00m

Kona Intl

Thu 27/3

21:00-15:35

1 stop21h 35m

$940

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

21:40-09:12

1 stop32h 32m

Kona Intl

Sat 22/2

06:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,123

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/6

08:15-12:43

2 stops24h 28m

Kona Intl

Mon 23/6

19:05-06:10

2 stops39h 05m

$1,569

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

11:05-14:21

2 stops24h 16m

Kona Intl

Wed 26/3

06:00-07:45

2 stops28h 45m

$1,788

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/4

10:20-19:36

1 stop29h 16m

Kona Intl

Fri 18/4

20:00-07:00

2 stops39h 00m

$1,844

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

21:40-11:21

1 stop33h 41m

Hilo Intl

Sun 13/7

16:40-19:45

1 stop31h 05m

$1,958

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/6

16:20-18:08

2 stops21h 48m

Hilo Intl

Sat 12/7

20:25-11:45

2 stops19h 20m

$2,086

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

12:10-18:13

2 stops27h 03m

Hilo Intl

Sun 9/3

07:30-09:15

2 stops28h 45m

$2,213

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/3

16:30-22:33

3 stops51h 03m

Kona Intl

Thu 27/3

21:40-21:40

3 stops51h 00m

$3,479

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

20:30-22:26

1 stop22h 56m

Kona Intl

Tue 25/3

22:35-06:35

1 stop35h 00m

$3,540

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/1

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Travel insights for flights to The Big Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to The Big Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to The Big Island?

On average, a flight from Sydney to The Big Island takes 14 hours 2 minutes. Flights to The Big Island from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to The Big Island?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to The Big Island is Hawaiian Airlines.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines to The Big Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

8.0
Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.9
Good
2,320 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

7.4
Good
8,969 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,448 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

  • 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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to The Big Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to The Big Island.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in The Big Island?

    Hilo Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in The Big Island. One-way flights to Hilo Intl typically cost $96, while return flights cost around $156.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to The Big Island, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 24 minutes).

  • Does Kona Intl have car hire?

    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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