Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Hilo?

Flights from Sydney to Hilo usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Hilo?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Hilo.

Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Hilo pass through?

Most connecting flights from Sydney to Hilo pass through Honolulu (HNL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Hilo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Sydney to Hilo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $908 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,311, a difference of $1,403. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Hilo?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Hilo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,298 to $4,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sydney to Hilo looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to Hilo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,297, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Hilo?

Hilo is 20 hours behind Sydney (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO)?

Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $40 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Hilo flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Hilo range from $908 to $1,460, with an average of $1,168 over the past 12 months. Anything below $908 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Hilo?

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,162. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sydney to Hilo, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Honolulu (HNL) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Hilo stopovers at 10h 15m over the past 3 months.

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Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

21:40 - 15:22SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

14h 42m1 stop Honolulu

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

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

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Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:40 - 20:12SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

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

27h 15m1 stop Honolulu

$1,340Alaska Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

21:40 - 14:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

13h 47m1 stop Honolulu

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

26h 00m1 stop Honolulu

$1,407Alaska Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

21:40 - 16:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

15h 47m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 15m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

$1,432Alaska Airlines

Fri, 19 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar

21:40 - 21:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

21h 16m1 stop Honolulu

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

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$1,456Alaska Airlines

Fri, 19 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar

21:40 - 21:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

21h 16m1 stop Honolulu

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

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$1,460Alaska Airlines

Fri, 19 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar

21:40 - 21:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

21h 16m1 stop Honolulu

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

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$1,466Alaska Airlines

Fri, 19 Mar - Sat, 20 Mar

21:40 - 21:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

21h 16m1 stop Honolulu

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

15h 09m1 stop Honolulu

$1,468Alaska Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:40 - 21:57SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

21h 17m1 stop Honolulu

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

14h 14m2 stops Kahului Honolulu

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Thu, 5 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov

11:50 - 16:27SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-ITO Hilo Intl

25h 37m2 stops San Francisco Honolulu

12:38 - 09:20ITO Hilo Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 42m2 stops Honolulu San Francisco

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What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Hilo?: Flights via Honolulu (HNL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,162. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.
When flying from Sydney to Hilo, which airport offers the shortest stopover?: Honolulu (HNL) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Hilo stopovers at 10h 15m over the past 3 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Hilo?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Hilo.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Hilo?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Hilo flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Hilo range from $908 to $1,460, with an average of $1,168 over the past 12 months. Anything below $908 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Hilo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,298 to $4,906. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Hilo looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Hilo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,297, which is 5% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Hilo Intl Airport (ITO)?
Hilo Intl Airport (ITO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Hilo?
Flights from Sydney to Hilo usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Hilo Intl (ITO).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Hilo pass through?
Most connecting flights from Sydney to Hilo pass through Honolulu (HNL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Hilo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Sydney to Hilo. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $908 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,311, a difference of $1,403.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Hilo?
Hilo is 20 hours behind Sydney (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Saturday flights average $908, about $1,403 less than Wednesday fares (61% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Hilo Intl Airport.

• Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo - a DoubleTree by Hilton
• Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
• Hilo Reeds Bay Hotel

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