How do I know if a flight to Hilo is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Hilo is around $988 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

Which airlines should I consider for flights to Hilo?

Alaska Airlines is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Hilo and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

$896 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Hilo in 2026

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Cheapest return flight

$896

Typical prices: $988-$1,798

Alaska Airlines

Wed 24/10Wed 31/10

SYD - ITO • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,159

Typical prices: $775-$1,263

Alaska Airlines

Thu 20/9

SYD - ITO • 1 stop

Top routes

SYD - ITO

Cheapest • 37% average savings

CNS - ITO

Most popular

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When to travel

May

Cheapest • 39% price drop

July

Most popular

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Recent return flight deals to Hilo

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 15:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 36m1 stop Honolulu

07:36 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$896Alaska Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 15:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 36m1 stop Honolulu

07:36 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$950Alaska Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 14:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 42m1 stop Honolulu

08:30 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 14:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 42m1 stop Honolulu

08:30 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,277Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 13:22SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 52m1 stop Honolulu

07:37 - 18:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 18:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

18h 49m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

07:37 - 18:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,650Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 18:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

18h 49m3 stops Honolulu Kona Intl Kahului

07:37 - 18:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,750Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 18:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

42h 32m3 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kahului

06:00 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$1,892Alaska Airlines

Mon, 21 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

21:40 - 20:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

19h 31m1 stop Honolulu

06:00 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$1,900Alaska Airlines

Sun, 20 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

21:40 - 20:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

19h 31m1 stop Honolulu

06:00 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$2,000Alaska Airlines

All return flight deals to Hilo

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 15:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 36m1 stop Honolulu

07:36 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$896Alaska Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 15:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 36m1 stop Honolulu

07:36 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$950Alaska Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 14:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 42m1 stop Honolulu

08:30 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,028Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 14:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 42m1 stop Honolulu

08:30 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,277Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 13:22SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 52m1 stop Honolulu

07:37 - 18:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,643Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 18:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

18h 49m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

07:37 - 18:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,650Multiple Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 18:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

18h 49m3 stops Honolulu Kona Intl Kahului

07:37 - 18:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,750Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 18:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

42h 32m3 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kahului

06:00 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$1,892Alaska Airlines

Mon, 21 Dec - Wed, 30 Dec

21:40 - 20:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

19h 31m1 stop Honolulu

06:00 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$1,900Alaska Airlines

Sun, 20 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

21:40 - 20:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

19h 31m1 stop Honolulu

06:00 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$2,000Alaska Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Hilo flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Hilo with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Hilo?

Sydney to Hilo is the cheapest route at $896 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Hilo?

A return flight to Hilo costs $1,239 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Sydney average $1,132, while Cairns runs a bit higher at $2,467.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Hilo?

Night flights to Hilo are the cheapest at $1,056 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $2,462.

What is a good deal for flights to Hilo?

Flights under $988 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Hilo at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

Sydney $880

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$1,159

Flights from Sydney to Hilo

When to book flights to Hilo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Hilo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Hilo based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Hilo is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Hilo is around $988 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.
Which airlines should I consider for flights to Hilo?
Alaska Airlines is the most popular airline for KAYAK users flying to Hilo and has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

For flights to Hilo, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $988 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Hilo in May. Return fares historically average $755 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
• Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to evening to save up to $1,406 per return. Evening flights to Hilo average $1,056 compared to $2,462 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.