Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and check out your options. These are the popular stopovers between SYD and KOA:
Los Angeles International Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
₹ 36,120 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Return flights start at ₹ 58,599. These fares may change depending on availability.
To score cheap flight tickets from SYD to KOA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flight tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole throughout the month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from SYD to KOA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The journey from central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport takes around 27 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or hail a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Consider staying at Ohana Hale after your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. It's a quick drive from KOA and a great option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kailua-Kona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 32 minutes.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. To skip the crowds, go to Kailua-Kona in May.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap flight tickets from SYD to KOA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Kailua-Kona
After locking in your flights from SYD to KOA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Kailua-Kona. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Hulihee Palace and The Puako Petroglyphs are just a couple of the big attractions to put on your Kailua-Kona to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Daifukuji Soto Mission.
Complete your Kailua-Kona trip with hotels and a car rental
After you've secured your cheap ticket to Kona International Airport at Keahole, discover the lowest prices and exclusive offers on hotels. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies in one go to get the best car rental price for your Kailua-Kona getaway.