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20 Aug — 27 Aug1
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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 15 August 2025.

Return from

$1,250

One-way from

$903

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,435
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 31/10-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 48m total
  • Sydney to Kailua-Kona
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4/11
  • 4/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Sydney to The Big Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price.
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($120 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Fri 12/921:40SYD - ITO
1 stop14h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 19/910:59ITO - SYD
1 stop12h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,394
Sat 16/821:40SYD - KOA
2 stops34h 45mAlaska Airlines
Wed 20/821:00KOA - SYD
1 stop26h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,414
Sat 16/821:40SYD - KOA
1 stop17h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 20/821:00KOA - SYD
1 stop26h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 15/8$1,429
Fri 31/1021:40SYD - KOA
1 stop30h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 21/1106:00KOA - SYD
1 stop16h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,431
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - KOA
1 stop16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Mon 17/1108:41KOA - SYD
1 stop14h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,435
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - ITO
1 stop19h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/1108:35ITO - SYD
2 stops14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,435
Thu 30/1021:40SYD - ITO
1 stop14h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 20/1109:26ITO - SYD
1 stop13h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,437
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - KOA
1 stop16h 52mAlaska Airlines
Sun 23/1112:27KOA - SYD
2 stops34h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,445
Tue 28/1021:40SYD - ITO
1 stop18h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 18/1108:35ITO - SYD
2 stops38h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,445
Thu 30/1021:40SYD - ITO
1 stop14h 02mAlaska Airlines
Thu 20/1108:35ITO - SYD
2 stops14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,446
Fri 31/1021:40SYD - KOA
2 stops16h 49mAlaska Airlines
Fri 21/1108:44KOA - SYD
1 stop14h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/8$1,454
Thu 30/1021:40SYD - KOA
2 stops14h 22mAlaska Airlines
Mon 17/1106:00KOA - SYD
1 stop16h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 14/8$1,457

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/9

21:40-15:59

1 stop14h 19m

Hilo Intl

Fri 19/9

10:59-19:45

1 stop12h 46m

$1,394

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

21:40-07:19

1 stop30h 39m

Kona Intl

Fri 21/11

06:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,431

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-18:43

1 stop18h 03m

Kona Intl

Wed 19/11

06:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,435

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-20:27

1 stop19h 47m

Kona Intl

Thu 20/11

07:14-19:45

1 stop15h 31m

$1,435

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-20:27

1 stop19h 47m

Kona Intl

Fri 21/11

08:44-19:45

1 stop14h 01m

$1,435

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-06:28

1 stop29h 48m

Kona Intl

Tue 18/11

19:47-19:45

1 stop26h 58m

$1,435

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-17:32

1 stop16h 52m

Kona Intl

Mon 24/11

06:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,435

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-20:30

1 stop19h 50m

Hilo Intl

Thu 20/11

08:35-19:45

2 stops14h 10m

$1,435

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-18:51

1 stop18h 11m

Hilo Intl

Wed 19/11

06:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

$1,435

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/10

21:40-22:24

1 stop21h 44m

Hilo Intl

Mon 17/11

07:45-19:45

1 stop15h 00m

$1,435

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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 17 hours 9 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
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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 15 August 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 15 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hawaiian Airlines to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,656 reviews
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Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Lynn,Aug 2025

OGG - HNL

It was a good flight wish they would offer more than baby drinks
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,656 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,656 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.7

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Lynn,Aug 2025

OGG - HNL

It was a good flight wish they would offer more than baby drinks

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.

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

    For those looking to save time traveling to The Big Island, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 41 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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