Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
A direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole takes on average 9 hours 20 minutes. The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is 5 hours behind Chicago.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. A good rule of thumb for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. These are the popular stopovers between ORD and KOA:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
$212 is the best price for a one-way ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. A return flight starts from $421. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 1 month before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ORD to KOA.
Schedule your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Getting a cheap ticket from ORD to KOA is straightforward with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.
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Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 54 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near ORD. Whether you've booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Get off your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a convenient option a short journey from KOA, unpack your bags at Ohana Hale.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole to central Kailua-Kona takes about 16 minutes by car. It's approximately 13 kilometers away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
It takes roughly 32 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. July is the most popular month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole for August if you want to go to Kailua-Kona during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 25ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from ORD to KOA sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Kailua-Kona
After locking in your flights from ORD to KOA, you'll need to find a hotel in Kailua-Kona. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:
Hulihee Palace and The Puako Petroglyphs are a couple of big attractions to put on your Kailua-Kona must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Daifukuji Soto Mission.
Complete your Kailua-Kona trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to Kona International Airport at Keahole — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Kailua-Kona.