Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is five hours behind Philadelphia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to KOA flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PHL and KOA include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Kona Airport (KOA)
$513 is currently the best price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport flight. Return flights start at $1,021. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from PHL to KOA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from PHL to KOA.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Of the departures from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Step off your Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfortable option that's not too far from KOA, check out Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Pick up a Kona Airport rental car and discover Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are top providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kona Airport about one week ahead.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Kailua-Kona in March.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to KOA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.