How long is the flight from Australia to The Big Island?

On average, it takes 13h 40m to fly from Australia to The Big Island if you fly out of Sydney Kingsford Smith (the most popular airport in Australia) and into Los Angeles (the most popular airport in The Big Island). If you’re flying out of Melbourne and into Los Angeles, then the flight time is around 14h 20m.

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Flights to Kailua-Kona

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Hawaiian Airlines

28 Jan

SYD

14h 21m

1 stop

KOA

7 Feb

KOA

16h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$881

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Alaska Airlines

28 Jan

SYD

15h 30m

2 stops

KOA

7 Feb

KOA

14h 00m

1 stop

SYD

$901

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Alaska Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

36h 15m

2 stops

KOA

15 Dec

KOA

57h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$924

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Multiple Airlines

1 Dec

BNE

58h 18m

2 stops

KOA

7 Dec

KOA

30h 35m

2 stops

BNE

$965

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Alaska Airlines

28 Jan

SYD

15h 30m

2 stops

KOA

7 Feb

KOA

57h 02m

2 stops

SYD

$974

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Qantas Airways

8 Dec

SYD

12h 50m

1 stop

KOA

15 Dec

KOA

12h 36m

1 stop

SYD

$1,051

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Multiple Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

17h 38m

2 stops

KOA

15 Dec

KOA

12h 36m

1 stop

SYD

$1,077

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Multiple Airlines

8 Dec

SYD

12h 50m

1 stop

KOA

15 Dec

KOA

26h 55m

2 stops

SYD

$1,119

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Multiple Airlines

22 Nov

BNE

23h 36m

2 stops

KOA

6 Dec

KOA

25h 30m

2 stops

BNE

$1,141

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Qantas Airways

8 Dec

SYD

35h 59m

2 stops

KOA

15 Dec

KOA

40h 41m

2 stops

SYD

$1,180

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Multiple Airlines

24 Nov

MEL

19h 36m

2 stops

KOA

1 Dec

KOA

17h 51m

2 stops

MEL

$1,242

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Hawaiian Airlines

11 Dec

SYD

18h 38m

1 stop

KOA

15 Dec

KOA

12h 45m

1 stop

SYD

$1,252

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Flights to Hilo

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Alaska Airlines

26 Mar

SYD

14h 43m

2 stops

ITO

30 Mar

ITO

14h 07m

2 stops

SYD

$902

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Alaska Airlines

26 Mar

SYD

14h 43m

2 stops

ITO

30 Mar

ITO

14h 07m

2 stops

SYD

$904

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Alaska Airlines

8 Jan

SYD

30h 24m

1 stop

ITO

20 Jan

ITO

14h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,655

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Alaska Airlines

8 Jan

SYD

41h 05m

2 stops

ITO

20 Jan

ITO

30h 02m

1 stop

SYD

$1,657

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Alaska Airlines

9 Dec

SYD

18h 25m

1 stop

ITO

16 Dec

ITO

38h 05m

2 stops

SYD

$1,666

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Alaska Airlines

9 Dec

SYD

15h 25m

1 stop

ITO

16 Dec

ITO

31h 43m

1 stop

SYD

$1,678

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Multiple Airlines

8 Jan

SYD

18h 19m

1 stop

ITO

20 Jan

ITO

18h 00m

2 stops

SYD

$2,281

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Qantas Airways

8 Jan

SYD

20h 55m

2 stops

ITO

20 Jan

ITO

19h 25m

2 stops

SYD

$2,422

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Multiple Airlines

8 Jan

SYD

40h 25m

3 stops

ITO

20 Jan

ITO

25h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$3,689

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United Airlines

9 Dec

SYD

27h 00m

2 stops

ITO

16 Dec

ITO

37h 36m

2 stops

SYD

$3,729

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Multiple Airlines

8 Jan

SYD

39h 29m

3 stops

ITO

20 Jan

ITO

25h 45m

2 stops

SYD

$3,783

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21:40 - 15:01SYD-KOA

14h 21m1 stop

06:00 - 19:45KOA-SYD

16h 45m1 stop

$881Hawaiian Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

21:40 - 16:10SYD-KOA

15h 30m2 stops

08:45 - 19:45KOA-SYD

14h 00m1 stop

$901Alaska Airlines

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Wed, 28 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

21:40 - 15:23SYD-ITO

14h 43m2 stops

08:38 - 19:45ITO-SYD

14h 07m2 stops

$902Alaska Airlines

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Thu, 26 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

20:10 - 12:00SYD-KOA

12h 50m1 stop

08:44 - 18:20KOA-SYD

12h 36m1 stop

$1,051Qantas Airways

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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

18:25 - 09:24SYD-KOA

35h 59m2 stops

08:44 - 22:25KOA-SYD

40h 41m2 stops

$1,180Qantas Airways

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Mon, 8 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

21:40 - 19:18SYD-KOA

18h 38m1 stop

10:00 - 19:45KOA-SYD

12h 45m1 stop

$1,252Hawaiian Airlines

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Thu, 11 Dec - Mon, 15 Dec

14:15 - 20:27SYD-KOA

27h 12m2 stops

22:55 - 08:30KOA-SYD

36h 35m1 stop

$1,759Delta

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Mon, 22 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec

10:40 - 20:27SYD-KOA

54h 47m2 stops

22:55 - 08:30KOA-SYD

36h 35m1 stop

$1,776Delta

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Sun, 21 Dec - Wed, 24 Dec

11:40 - 14:44BNE-KOA

23h 04m1 stop

14:25 - 07:30KOA-BNE

21h 05m1 stop

$2,146United Airlines

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Sat, 17 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

13:00 - 21:10MEL-KOA

29h 10m2 stops

14:25 - 10:00KOA-MEL

22h 35m1 stop

$2,347United Airlines

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Fri, 26 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

21:40-15:01

1 stop14h 21m

Kona Intl

Sat 7/2

06:00-19:45

1 stop16h 45m

$881

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

21:40-16:10

2 stops15h 30m

Kona Intl

Sat 7/2

08:45-19:45

1 stop14h 00m

$901

SydneyHilo

SYD - ITO

SYDITO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

21:40-15:23

2 stops14h 43m

Hilo Intl

Mon 30/3

08:38-19:45

2 stops14h 07m

$902

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

20:10-12:00

1 stop12h 50m

Kona Intl

Mon 15/12

08:44-18:20

1 stop12h 36m

$1,051

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

18:25-09:24

2 stops35h 59m

Kona Intl

Mon 15/12

08:44-22:25

2 stops40h 41m

$1,180

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

21:40-19:18

1 stop18h 38m

Kona Intl

Mon 15/12

10:00-19:45

1 stop12h 45m

$1,252

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 22/12

14:15-20:27

2 stops27h 12m

Kona Intl

Wed 24/12

22:55-08:30

1 stop36h 35m

$1,759

SydneyKailua-Kona

SYD - KOA

SYDKOA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/12

10:40-20:27

2 stops54h 47m

Kona Intl

Wed 24/12

22:55-08:30

1 stop36h 35m

$1,776

BrisbaneKailua-Kona

BNE - KOA

BNEKOA

Brisbane

Sat 17/1

11:40-14:44

1 stop23h 04m

Kona Intl

Thu 22/1

14:25-07:30

1 stop21h 05m

$2,146

MelbourneKailua-Kona

MEL - KOA

MELKOA

Melbourne

Fri 26/12

13:00-21:10

2 stops29h 10m

Kona Intl

Wed 31/12

14:25-10:00

1 stop22h 35m

$2,347

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The Big Island flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to The Big Island?

The cheapest day to depart from Australia to The Big Island is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for The Big Island on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $1,350. Flights from Australia to The Big Island on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $2,300. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Summary info about The Big Island flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$594
Best Round-Trip Price	$881
Fastest flight time	13h 57m

The best one-way flight price to The Big Island from Australia in the last 72 hours is $594 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kona Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to The Big Island from Australia in the last 72 hours is $881 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kona Intl).

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The fastest flight to The Big Island from Australia takes 13h 57m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Kona Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to The Big Island

What is the best day of the week to fly to The Big Island?

Flying to The Big Island on a Saturday or Thursday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to The Big Island is on a Tuesday.

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There are 3 operators available for flights to The Big Island as of October 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly to The Big Island?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to The Big Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to The Big Island?

The required travel and health documents for your The Big Island trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at The Big Island. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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