Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is 6 hours 15 minutes.
Kailua-Kona is three hours behind Seattle and is in the UTC-10 timezone.
Flights from SEA to KOA start from 08:09 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:46 with Alaska Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 30 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SEA to KOA flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Alaska Airlines offers direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Kailua-Kona — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 84.62% of services arriving as planned, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SEA to KOA flights.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Here are the most popular stopovers between SEA and KOA:
Kahului Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Vancouver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
ر.ق. 395 is the lowest price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 789. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from SEA to KOA by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from SEA to KOA.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 81.27% of flights that depart SEA arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after arriving from your Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. It's not too far from KOA and a handy option if you're eager to relax as soon as possible.
Hit the road running by picking up a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Kailua-Kona's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Kona International Airport at Keahole around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
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 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
Travelling by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. July is the busiest month to head to Kailua-Kona. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from SEA to KOA in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
Kailua-Kona has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a trip to Honolulu will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
Pearl City is another well-known destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona. No trip is complete without experiencing USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
