Cheap flights to Kona airport

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Cheap Flights to Kona Airport

Officially titled the Kona International Airport at Keahole, and often referred to by locals as Keahole Airport, the Kona Airport (KOA) helps almost three million passengers arrive on Hawaii's Big Island every year.  Palm trees, tropical flowers and works of local art dot the mostly outdoor airport, ensuring that travelers know they've arrived in the Aloha State.  Kona is an attractive destination for Canadian travelers who are interested in seeing a diverse natural landscape, join in adventurous watersports, relax on beautiful beaches or hike up an active volcano.  With Skyscanner's many flight search tools, travelers can now find the perfect cheap flight to Kona Airport.      

Best Time to Book a Flight to Kona Airport

Like any Hawaiian island, Kona and the rest of the Big Island fill with travelers during holidays like Spring Break, Easter, Independence Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve.  If you want to visit during one of these holiday periods, make sure you reserve your hotel room well in advance.  Otherwise, you should schedule your visit to best align with your interests.  Travelers who would like to see the island's famous humpback whales should aim to visit between January and March.  Beach lovers should visit between April and October, when there is little chance of rain on the Kona side of the island.  If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's entire month search tool to find the cheapest flights to Kona in any thirty-day period. 

Airlines that Fly to Kona Airport

Most flights from Canadian airports to Kona Airport connect through the Honolulu International Airport.  However, Air Canada Rouge and Westjet both offer seasonal service direct to Kona from the Vancouver International Airport.  Otherwise, popular airlines linking Canada to Kona with a short connection include United, Delta and American Airlines.  Skyscanner has a full list of airlines that provide service to Kona Airport. 

What to Expect When Arriving at the Kona Airport

Aloha!  Travelers arriving at the Kona Airport will immediately sense the world-famous Hawaiian hospitality.  The facility consists of a series of small buildings connected by open-air walkways and pavilions.  It is well-equipped with ATMs, public telephones and an information office.  The airport has a number of car rental services located at a nearby location, and a frequent, free shuttle service operates between the terminals and the car rental agencies. To reach your final destination on the ground, the airport also offers both shared and private shuttle services, as well as standard taxis.