Travelling from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is two hours behind Reno.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your RNO to KOA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Kona Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RNO and KOA:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
You'll find RNO at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
82% of flights leaving Reno / Tahoe Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from RNO.
Reno / Tahoe Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Reno. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near RNO? If you're boarding an early flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Kona Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Once your Reno / Tahoe Airport to Kona Airport flight has landed, unwind and relax at a nearby hotel. Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House is a comfortable option that's not too far from KOA.
Go where the road takes you with a Kona Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Kailua-Kona and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Kona Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Kona Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona Airport to the centre of Kailua-Kona has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to Kona Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Kailua-Kona in March.
When reserving your flight from Reno / Tahoe 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.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RNO to KOA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 21ºC then.
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