Travelling from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport (ITO): What you need to know
The timezone in Hilo is UTC-10, which is 21 hours behind Melbourne. Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to ITO, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as December? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Whether you want to explore another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to ITO.
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Melbourne to AVV in about 1 hour 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 56 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to ITO flight is far easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
The majority of flights that leave Avalon Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near ITO and be in snooze mode sooner:
Pick up a Hilo International Airport rental car and discover Hilo and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Melbourne to Hilo International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to central Hilo
Central Hilo is around 6 kilometres from Hilo International Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport is $1,452. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,819. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to ITO. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Hilo International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Melbourne to ITO.
Lock in a cheap flight from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
August is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport (ITO), while March is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Hilo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Melbourne to ITO plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. October is the warmest month in Hilo, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 26ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC and 24ºC.
More about Hilo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Hilo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Melbourne to Hilo International Airport:
Rainbow Falls and Kulaniapia Falls are just two of the big attractions to put on your Hilo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Hilo Bay.
Explore more of the United States
Kahului is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Hilo. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, check out popular attractions including West Maui Circle Drive, Palaau State Park and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
Around 193 kilometres northwest of Hilo, Kīhei is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Kihei Regional Park, MCC Four Winds and Maui Magic Snorkel Tour Boats and Ma‘alaea Bay.
