How to find cheap flights to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)
Right now, $1,211 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Waimea-Kohala Airport. Or you can book a round-trip plane ticket to MUE for $1,195.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Kamuela, where Waimea-Kohala Airport is located, by booking ahead. You're more likely to land an awesome deal and have a wider selection of flights and departure times.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Kamuela. This will list every airport around your departure and destination points.
If you're not in a hurry to travel to Kamuela, think about taking a longer or less direct route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Waimea-Kohala Airport by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Kamuela
If you can be flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to MUE.
If you want to experience Kamuela at its busiest, book your flights to MUE for January. Being on holiday during peak seasons usually means there's more to see and do compared to other times.
December is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Kamuela then.
The weather can make or break a holiday, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Kamuela is warmest in August, with averages of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF).
Ranging from 5ºC (41ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF), February is when temperatures are lowest.
January comes with a lower chance of grey skies. With five days of rain on average, this is the driest month in Kamuela.
May brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 13 days of rainfall if you visit during this time.
Travelling to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE): What you need to know
Head straight to Kamuela with Southern Airways Express. This leading airline operates direct flights to Waimea-Kohala Airport.
The timezone at MUE is UTC-10.
Be tucked up in bed not long after your flight to MUE. Book a room at one of these stays near Waimea-Kohala Airport and you'll be catching z's in no time:
Getting to central Kamuela from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)
Central Kamuela is about 6 kilometres from MUE.
After landing from your flight to MUE, the drive to the centre takes around 10 minutes.
The ride when using public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Kamuela makes it easy to find your perfect base. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore before you go:
Kamuela highlights
Put these popular sights at the top of your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Kamuela:
Hapuna Beach State Park: Located around 2 kilometres south of the city centre, this landmark is a classic place to start your sightseeing in the city.
Hapuna Beach: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 kilometres south of the centre of Kamuela.
How to get to Hilo from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)
Starting your trip in Hilo? From MUE, it takes around 1 hour 10 minutes to drive there. The city is about 97 kilometres from the airport.
Public transport will bring you to Hilo in 3 hours 55 minutes or so.
Travelling from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Kailua-Kona
If Kailua-Kona is your destination, public transport takes around 1 hour 55 minutes from Waimea-Kohala Airport. This city is about 56 kilometres from MUE.
Travelling there by car will take you roughly 55 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
The United States has plenty more ways to surprise you. Keep going to Honolulu, located about 274 kilometres northwest of Kamuela. Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour are just the start of its must-sees. Honolulu International Airport (HNL) is the most conveniently located airport for this city.
Or head to Pearl City, roughly 290 kilometres northwest of Kamuela. USS Utah Memorial, Mānana Ridge Trail and USS Peleliu. LHA-5 are just the start of reasons to go.