Travelling from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is five hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Your FLL to KOA flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between FLL and KOA include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL) to Kona Airport (KOA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport flight is $419. A return ticket right now is $839. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from FLL to KOA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from FLL to KOA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
FLL's address is 320 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights departing from Fort Lauderdale International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to FLL:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Once your Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport flight has arrived, unwind and relax at a hotel close by. Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House is a comfy option within easy reach of KOA.
Follow your own route with a Kona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and see more of Kailua-Kona and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Kona Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Kona Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Kailua-Kona in March.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from FLL to KOA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.