Traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
A direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole takes on average 6 hours 34 minutes. The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which makes it 3 hours behind Phoenix.
Each week, there are 10 flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, take the 10:04 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from PHX to KOA is 23:30 with American Airlines.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to break up your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, think about adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the PHX - KOA route are:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is C$263. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$548. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap flight tickets from PHX to KOA by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 11 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 34 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near PHX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Hop off your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfortable option a quick drive from KOA, make your way to Ohana Hale.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole is approximately 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 16 minutes.
It'll take around 32 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. To escape the crowds, visit Kailua-Kona in May.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole for August if you want to explore Kailua-Kona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 25ºC.
Look for cheap flight tickets from PHX to KOA in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Kailua-Kona
Once you've booked your flights from PHX to KOA, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Kailua-Kona. Make one of these options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Kailua-Kona itinerary.
Complete your Kailua-Kona trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks up our sleeve than just comparing flights. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Kona International Airport at Keahole, explore our car rental offers that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your perfect Kailua-Kona stay.