Flying from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know
Kailua-Kona is five hours behind Tampa. Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which runs on the UTC-10 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from Tampa to KOA.
With more people on the move during busy periods like March, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Tampa, TPA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
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Of the flights that depart from Tampa International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find TPA at 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
You can arrive at PIE from the centre of Tampa in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
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St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
You'll find PIE at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
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Getting from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is around 11 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. It takes around 15 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is $454. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $904. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Tampa to KOA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA). July is the busiest month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Book your Tampa to KOA plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC.
More about Kailua-Kona
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Kailua-Kona right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Tampa to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. White Sands Beach（La'aloa Bay）, Manta Ray Dives of Hawai‘i and Ironman finish line are major attractions which should feature on any good Kailua-Kona itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 257 kilometres away to the northwest, well-known attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
