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

A good deal on a flight to Hilo is around $998 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.

$959 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Hilo in 2026/27

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Cheapest return flight

$1,090

Typical prices: $998-$1,815

Qantas Airways

Sun 28/10Sun 4/11

SYD - ITO • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,430

Typical prices: $783-$1,276

Alaska Airlines

Mon 31/12

SYD - ITO • 1 stop

Top routes

SYD - ITO

Cheapest • 37% average savings

CNS - ITO

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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, 7 Nov

20:45 - 16:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

16h 34m1 stop Honolulu

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

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$959Alaska Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 13:06SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 36m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,090Qantas Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 18:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

18h 47m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

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

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,104Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

20:45 - 21:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

22h 12m1 stop Honolulu

08:31 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 14m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,295Alaska Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

20:45 - 20:13SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

20h 28m1 stop Honolulu

06:00 - 18:50ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 50m1 stop Honolulu

$1,472Alaska Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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

18h 32m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

07:36 - 18:50ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 14m1 stop Honolulu

$1,604Alaska Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

10:30 - 21:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

32h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Honolulu

14:07 - 09:05ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 58m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,800United Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:15 - 07:58SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

38h 43m3 stops Nadi Christmas Island Honolulu

06:00 - 18:30ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 30m1 stop Honolulu

$2,130Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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

42h 32m3 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kahului

08:31 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 14m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$2,348Alaska Airlines

Fri, 1 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan

21:40 - 14:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 41m1 stop Honolulu

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

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$2,358Alaska Airlines

All return flight deals to Hilo

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

20:45 - 16:19SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

16h 34m1 stop Honolulu

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

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$959Alaska Airlines

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 13:06SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 36m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,090Qantas Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov

20:30 - 18:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

18h 47m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

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

14h 08m1 stop Honolulu

$1,104Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

20:45 - 21:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

22h 12m1 stop Honolulu

08:31 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 14m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,295Alaska Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

20:45 - 20:13SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

20h 28m1 stop Honolulu

06:00 - 18:50ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 50m1 stop Honolulu

$1,472Alaska Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

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

18h 32m2 stops Honolulu Kahului

07:36 - 18:50ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 14m1 stop Honolulu

$1,604Alaska Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

10:30 - 21:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

32h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Honolulu

14:07 - 09:05ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 58m2 stops Honolulu Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,800United Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

14:15 - 07:58SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

38h 43m3 stops Nadi Christmas Island Honolulu

06:00 - 18:30ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 30m1 stop Honolulu

$2,130Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

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

42h 32m3 stops Honolulu Seattle/Tacoma Intl Kahului

08:31 - 19:45ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 14m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$2,348Alaska Airlines

Fri, 1 Jan - Sun, 10 Jan

21:40 - 14:21SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 41m1 stop Honolulu

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

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

$2,358Alaska 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 $1,090 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 $1,251 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Sydney average $1,143, while Cairns runs a bit higher at $2,491.

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

Night flights to Hilo are the cheapest at $1,066 return on average. Morning flights are the most expensive at $2,486.

What is a good deal for flights to Hilo?

Flights under $998 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 $888.

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Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$1,430

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 $998 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 $998 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 $763 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 $1,420 per return. Evening flights to Hilo average $1,066 compared to $2,486 for morning flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.