Travelling from Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport is 35 minutes.
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which is the same as Kahului.
Each week, there are 22 Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your OGG to KOA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport, so getting to Kailua-Kona (and then seeing more of the United States!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates OGG to KOA flights. An impressive 94.21% of its departures on this route land on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between OGG and KOA include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Lihue Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Maui Kahului Airport (OGG) to Kona Airport (KOA)
Currently, $110 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $212. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from OGG to KOA, book your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from OGG to KOA by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Maui Kahului Airport (OGG)
83% of flights departing from Maui Kahului Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from OGG.
To get to Maui Kahului Airport from central Kahului, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to OGG:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Consider staying at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after arriving from your Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's only a short drive from KOA and a handy option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Grab a Kona Airport rental car and explore Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Kona Airport about one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Maui Kahului Airport to Kona Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 25ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from OGG to KOA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a trip to Honolulu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.