Travelling from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport (ITO): What you need to know
Hilo is five hours behind Washington DC. Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo, which follows the UTC-10 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Washington DC to ITO. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, be at the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
71% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It takes 45 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Washington DC to ITO flight? Relax in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:
Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from central Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Baltimore Washington International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Hilo International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations as expected. At BWI, that figure is 77%.
About Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Consider booking a hotel near ITO if you have a late flight from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
To get the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Washington DC to Hilo International Airport flight.
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. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
$693 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport. Return flights start at $1,386. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to ITO, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Hilo. May is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport (ITO), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Hilo is October, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to ITO plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport in March if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 16ºC and 23ºC.
More about Hilo
After booking your flight from Washington DC to Hilo International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hilo:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Rainbow Falls, Kulaniapia Falls and Hilo Bay are popular attractions which should feature on any good Hilo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Hilo, now it's time to discover other corners of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres northwest to Kahului to check off its top attractions. From Palaau State Park to Maui Nui Botanical Gardens and Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another side of the United States, head for Kīhei, roughly 193 kilometres northwest of Hilo. Kihei Regional Park, Maalaea Beach and Lipoa Street Beach are the start of reasons to visit.