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Flight deals from Raleigh / Durham to Kona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $650. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kailua-Kona.$615 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $615, select.
Kailua-Kona.$650 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $650, select.
Kailua-Kona.$739 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $739, select.
Kailua-Kona.$740 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $740, select.
Kailua-Kona.$753 per passenger.Departing Sun, 6 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 6 Sep, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $753, select.
Kailua-Kona.$756 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $756, select.
Kailua-Kona.$760 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $760, select.
Kailua-Kona.$839 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 9 Apr, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $839, select.
Kailua-Kona.$888 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Thu, 14 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $888, select.
Kailua-Kona.$907 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Mon, 3 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $907, select.
Kailua-Kona.$1,042 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,042, select.
Kailua-Kona.$1,075 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Jul, returning Sat, 25 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 18 Jul, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,075, select.
Kailua-Kona.$1,094 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,094, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Kona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Kona flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from $1,075
Aug
from $650
Sep
from $753
Oct
from $1,042
Nov
from $1,093
Dec
from $760
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Raleigh / Durham to Kona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Kailua-Kona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kona.

Kona

12km from central Kailua-Kona
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Durham to Kailua-Kona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$614
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Kona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Kona is $614. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Kona. But we found flights with one or more stops from $615.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Raleigh / Durham to Kona.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Kona is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kona Airport on Tuesday, 27 October 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Raleigh / Durham Airport and Kona Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kailua-Kona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kona.

Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know

  • Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which makes Kailua-Kona five hours behind Durham.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your RDU to KOA flight.

  • You can expect longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and KOA include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)

  • Hop off your Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kona Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a short journey from KOA, consider Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.

  • Travel at your own speed with a Kona Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and chase adventure across Kailua-Kona and beyond.

  • Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Kona Airport about one week ahead of your departure.

When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kona Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Kailua-Kona based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Kona Airport for August if you'd like to go to Kailua-Kona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from RDU to KOA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

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