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If you want to get some work done before your flight takes off, head to one of the Flight Deck Business Center locations in Terminals 1 or 2. Here, you will have access to free Wi-Fi, postal services, computers, and fax and copy machines. There is no limit to the amount of time that you can spend here.

In Terminal 1 of Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, you will find the Hawaiian Airlines Premier Club Lounge and The Plumeria Lounge. Terminal 2 has several lounges as well, including the American Airlines Admirals Club, the IASS Hawaii Lounge, and the United Club.

Kona International Airport may not have its own on-site hotel, but there are many hotels that are just a short drive away from its main terminal. For example, the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel is just a 15min drive from the airport, while the Kona Seaside Hotel is around a 10min drive away. You will also find that the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona can be reached by car in less than 15min. Keep in mind that none of these hotels offer free shuttle services.

An easy way to go from Kona International Airport to the city center is by driving, which will normally take you between 10 and 20min depending on if there is any traffic at the time or not. You can also take the Hele-On Bus which picks up from outside of the Arrivals terminal and brings you to the city center in around 30min. A one-way ticket will cost you approximately $2.

Among airlines operating Honolulu to Kailua-Kona flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Honolulu and Kailua-Kona. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona usually depart from Honolulu (HNL) and arrive at Kona Intl (KOA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $228 return, compared with $249 via a stopover through Kahului (OGG).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$83 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 717-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Most connecting flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona pass through Kahului (OGG), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other stopover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Honolulu to Kailua-Kona route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $208 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $247, a difference of $39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Honolulu to Kailua-Kona route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 28 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Honolulu to Kailua-Kona flights, with 53% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, Evening flights for 19%, and Night flights for 4%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 06:50
• Latest: departs at 21:03 and lands at 21:53.

The flight takes about 0h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 15% above the route average of $228. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona takes 0h 50m, covering 424 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $96, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $38 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Sixt

Return flights from Honolulu to Kailua-Kona range from $201 to $262, with an average of $228 over the past 12 months. Anything below $201 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Honolulu to Kailua-Kona route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.