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$981+ Cheap flights to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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18 Jun — 25 Jun1
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Flights to The Big Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to The Big Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Return from

$1,076

One-way from

$981

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,316
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 26/7-2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 57m total
  • Sydney to Kailua-Kona
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 18m total
  • Sydney to The Big Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($448 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($141 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in June 2025
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Sat 19/721:40SYD - ITO
1 stop17h 49mAlaska Airlines
Sat 26/706:00ITO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,073
Sat 26/721:40SYD - KOA
1 stop31h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/806:00KOA - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,076
Sun 20/721:40SYD - ITO
1 stop30h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 27/721:00ITO - SYD
1 stop26h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,265
Sat 26/712:45SYD - KOA
2 stops18h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/806:00KOA - SYD
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,286
Sat 14/612:45SYD - ITO
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/609:34ITO - SYD
1 stop12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,543
Sat 19/709:30SYD - ITO
2 stops22h 15mQantas Airways
Sat 26/706:00ITO - SYD
2 stops18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,750
Tue 8/708:55SYD - KOA
2 stops33h 15mJapan Airlines
Tue 15/707:00KOA - SYD
2 stops27h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,879
Sat 26/709:30SYD - KOA
2 stops29h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/815:15KOA - SYD
2 stops43h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6$2,221
Tue 23/1221:40SYD - KOA
1 stop18h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 1/107:00KOA - SYD
1 stop15h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/6$2,510
Sun 20/709:30SYD - ITO
2 stops42h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/707:49ITO - SYD
2 stops51h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$2,785
Tue 23/1210:30SYD - KOA
2 stops20h 16mQantas Airways
Thu 1/106:00KOA - SYD
2 stops19h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$3,431
Sat 26/709:20SYD - KOA
2 stops30h 04mAir Canada
Sat 2/822:50KOA - SYD
3 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6$3,899

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/7

21:40-19:29

1 stop17h 49m

Hilo Intl

Sat 26/7

06:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,073

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

21:40-08:52

1 stop31h 12m

Kona Intl

Sat 2/8

06:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,076

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/7

21:40-08:08

1 stop30h 28m

Hilo Intl

Sun 27/7

21:00-19:45

1 stop26h 45m

$1,265

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

12:45-10:52

2 stops18h 07m

Kona Intl

Sat 2/8

06:00-22:25

2 stops20h 25m

$1,286

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/7

09:30-11:45

2 stops22h 15m

Hilo Intl

Sat 26/7

06:00-20:15

2 stops18h 15m

$1,750

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

08:55-22:10

2 stops33h 15m

Kona Intl

Tue 15/7

07:00-06:20

2 stops27h 20m

$1,879

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

09:30-19:24

2 stops29h 54m

Kona Intl

Sat 2/8

15:15-07:00

2 stops43h 45m

$2,221

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 20/7

09:30-08:08

2 stops42h 38m

Hilo Intl

Sun 27/7

07:49-06:55

2 stops51h 06m

$2,785

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/7

09:20-19:24

2 stops30h 04m

Kona Intl

Sat 2/8

22:50-11:40

3 stops40h 50m

$3,899

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/7

22:10-14:15

3 stops36h 05m

Hilo Intl

Sat 26/7

07:49-08:00

2 stops28h 11m

$6,326

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Everything you need to know about your flight to The Big Island

How long is the flight to The Big Island?

On average, a flight from Sydney to The Big Island takes 18 hours 23 minutes. Flights to The Big Island from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to The Big Island?

The most popular airline flying from Sydney to The Big Island is Hawaiian Airlines.

Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
From $234

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to The Big Island?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to The Big Island is Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 22.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in The Big Island?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to The Big Island in the last few years. This data was updated on 13 June 2025.
The most popular places in The Big Island to fly to are Kailua-Kona and Hilo.

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated 13 June 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Japan Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta to The Big Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,946 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,496 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
854 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

FAQs about flying to The Big Island

  • Can I find cheaper flights to The Big Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to The Big Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to The Big Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to The Big Island.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in The Big Island?

    Kona Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in The Big Island. One-way flights to Kona Intl typically cost $85, while return flights cost around $187.

  • How much is a return flight to The Big Island?

    A return flight to The Big Island will typically cost around $150, however they can be found for as little as $122.

  • Where does the fastest flight to The Big Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to The Big Island, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 39 minutes).

  • Does Kona Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Kona Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Kona Intl?

    Yes. Kona Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Refreshing Tropical Studio With Ocean Views is the closest property to Kona Intl (3.2 km away from Kona Intl).

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