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$1,221+ Cheap flights to The Big Island

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— KOA
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to The Big Island in 2026

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Cheapest flights to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 April 2026.

Fri 29/520:45
SYD
-
ITO
1 stop14h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/620:45
ITO
-
SYD
1 stop26h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,221
Tue 2/620:45
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop15h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/620:45
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop26h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,239
Tue 2/620:45
SYD
-
ITO
1 stop13h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/619:04
ITO
-
SYD
1 stop27h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,239
Sat 30/520:45
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop15h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 6/610:16
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop12h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,262
Sat 22/820:45
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop21h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/906:00
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop16h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,281
Tue 4/820:45
SYD
-
ITO
1 stop15h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/807:35
ITO
-
SYD
1 stop15h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,281
Tue 25/820:45
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop12h 34m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 1/920:45
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop26h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,287
Sun 30/820:45
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop17h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 2/914:40
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop32h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,291
Thu 14/520:45
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop31h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 18/509:42
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop13h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,299
Mon 1/620:15
SYD
-
KOA
1 stop13h 01m
Qantas Airways
Mon 8/609:42
KOA
-
SYD
1 stop12h 48m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,418
Fri 29/520:15
SYD
-
ITO
2 stops17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/608:36
ITO
-
SYD
2 stops13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4$1,436
Tue 4/809:30
SYD
-
ITO
2 stops26h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 8/820:45
ITO
-
SYD
2 stops38h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/4$2,494

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$1,239

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Average price

$1,492
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  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 22m total
  • Sydney to Kailua-Kona
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Price

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SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

20:45-15:14

1 stop14h 29m

Hilo Intl

Fri 5/6

20:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,221

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:45-14:31

1 stop13h 46m

Hilo Intl

Tue 9/6

19:04-18:50

1 stop27h 46m

$1,239

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/8

20:45-18:17

1 stop17h 32m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/9

14:40-18:50

1 stop32h 10m

$1,291

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-07:03

1 stop30h 18m

Hilo Intl

Sat 8/8

06:00-18:50

1 stop16h 50m

$1,291

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

20:45-08:01

1 stop31h 16m

Kona Intl

Mon 18/5

09:42-18:50

1 stop13h 08m

$1,299

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/6

20:45-14:41

2 stops13h 56m

Kona Intl

Tue 9/6

12:17-18:50

1 stop34h 33m

$1,345

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/8

20:45-14:39

2 stops13h 54m

Kona Intl

Sat 5/9

06:00-18:50

1 stop16h 50m

$1,377
Fastest return journey

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

20:15-13:16

1 stop13h 01m

Kona Intl

Mon 8/6

09:42-18:30

1 stop12h 48m

$1,418

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/8

20:45-14:39

2 stops13h 54m

Kona Intl

Tue 1/9

20:45-18:50

1 stop26h 05m

$1,419

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

20:15-18:14

2 stops17h 59m

Hilo Intl

Fri 5/6

08:36-18:30

2 stops13h 54m

$1,436

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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 15 hours 5 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 $603

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

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to The Big Island are Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska 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 19 April 2026.
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 19 April 2026.
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
2,837 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SYD - HNL

Baggage had problems going and coming back. My husband's golf clubs were left in Honolulu on the way to Auckland, and they made no attempt to get it there for 3 days, after which we had already left on our cruise (which involved golfing). We had to make arrangements on our own to get them picked up in Auckland and delivered to our next port. On our return, the flight landed at 8:30 pm, but our luggage did not show up at baggage until 10 pm (90 minutes). Evidently, there was a problem with a stuck cargo door, but no one bothered to explain that to us (many people were waiting). That was very frustrating!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,837 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SYD - HNL

Baggage had problems going and coming back. My husband's golf clubs were left in Honolulu on the way to Auckland, and they made no attempt to get it there for 3 days, after which we had already left on our cruise (which involved golfing). We had to make arrangements on our own to get them picked up in Auckland and delivered to our next port. On our return, the flight landed at 8:30 pm, but our luggage did not show up at baggage until 10 pm (90 minutes). Evidently, there was a problem with a stuck cargo door, but no one bothered to explain that to us (many people were waiting). That was very frustrating!

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?

    Hilo Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in The Big Island. One-way flights to Hilo Intl typically cost $118, while return flights cost around $187.

  • 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 (13 hours 1 minute).

  • 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. Cozy, clean, and comfortable condominium home in wonderful Kona! is the closest property to Kona Intl (3.2 km away from Kona Intl).

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