Flying from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA). Check out your options for leaving Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Approximately 6 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is 3 hours behind Vancouver. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona.
With 4 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 09:20. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from YVR to KOA is with WestJet at 18:10.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to KOA.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) depart from this terminal.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport with Air Canada.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 33 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) offers direct flights from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA).
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to KOA are available with Air Canada.
Break up your flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and KOA include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Vancouver to KOA? Kick back in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Get off your flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short journey from KOA, stay at Ohana Hale.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, Kailua-Kona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 32 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is P9,318. The cheapest price for a return flight is P17,356. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
8 months is how far we recommend booking ahead to score cheap tickets from Vancouver to KOA.
To get the best price on your tickets from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Kailua-Kona, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Vancouver to KOA for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Kailua-Kona to range from 17ºC to 25ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC on average.
More about Kailua-Kona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Kailua-Kona right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are attractions you won't want to skip in Kailua-Kona.
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