How to find cheap flights to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight to Hilo International Airport is $446. A return plane ticket to ITO right now is $1,189.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to ITO changes.
To get the best price on tickets to Hilo, where Hilo International Airport is located, book two months in advance. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best bargains.
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Search for plane tickets to Hilo International Airport that have one stop or more. Connecting flights often offer better prices. After your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Hilo
The cheapest month to get on a flight to Hilo is usually July.
To find the cheapest month or even day for flights to ITO, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest available fares.
Travel to Hilo in August if you want to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to ITO, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.
Travel in May if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Hilo are often cheaper.
With averages of between 19ºC and 26ºC, October is when Hilo is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.
Ranging from 17ºC to 24ºC, February has the lowest temperatures.
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With seven days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Hilo.
The wettest time of year is March. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 11 days of rainfall.
Travelling to Hilo International Airport (ITO): What you need to know
Take the fast track to Hilo with Hawaiian Airlines or Southwest Airlines. These airlines operate direct flights to Hilo International Airport.
If you want to jet away with the most punctual carrier, book your ITO plane ticket with Southwest Airlines. Up to 92% of its flights into this hub arrive as planned.
The local timezone at ITO is UTC-10.
Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near Hilo International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to ITO:
You can secure a car hire in ITO with trusted companies such as Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. Get behind the wheel and get ready to explore Hilo and beyond.
Hilo International Airport delivers consistent on-time performance, with up to 92% of outbound flights completing their journey on schedule. That's good news whether you're connecting onward or flying home.
Getting to central Hilo from Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Central Hilo is about 5 kilometres from ITO.
You'll reach the centre in around 10 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to ITO.
The ride on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
Hilo is packed with options for a great night's sleep. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Hilo highlights
These top attractions have to be on your to-do list after hopping off your flight to Hilo:
Rainbow Falls: The perfect place to start your city tour, this landmark is around 2 kilometres south-west of the city centre.
Japanese Garden: Here's where you can hit the pause button while exploring Hilo. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres east of the centre.
Hilo Bay: This will be another highlight of your trip. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres north-east of the heart of Hilo.
How to get to Kailua-Kona from Hilo International Airport (ITO)
The nearby city of Kailua-Kona is about 129 kilometres from ITO. Heading to the centre by ride-share or cab takes around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Public transport will get you to Kailua-Kona in roughly 4 hours 40 minutes.
Travelling from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to Hawaiian Paradise Park
Hawaiian Paradise Park is located around 18 kilometres from Hilo International Airport. If that's one of your stops, the ride by public transport takes about 3 hours 25 minutes.
Going there by car takes roughly 30 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
Craving more adventure? Kahului will keep things interesting on your trip through the United States. It's around 193 kilometres north-west of Hilo and features West Maui Circle Drive, Palaau State Park and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. The closest airport to this city is Kahului Airport (OGG).
Another city in the United States that will quickly win you over is Kīhei. From Hilo, it's roughly 193 kilometres north-west and offers top sights like Kihei Regional Park and MCC Four Winds and Maui Magic Snorkel Tour Boats. Work in a visit to Ma‘alaea Bay too.
Or head to Wailuku, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Hilo. Tropical Gardens of Maui, Whale Lookout and Maui Friday Town Parties are just a taste of what's waiting.
