Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is six hours behind Washington DC.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BWI to KOA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. These are the top stopovers between BWI and KOA:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
R 4,419 is the lowest price for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. A return flight starts from R 8,534. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BWI to KOA if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Of the departures from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 77.13% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near BWI? If you're boarding an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Get off your Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're searching for a handy option within easy reach of KOA, consider Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Pick up a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car and explore Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Kona International Airport at Keahole around one week before your travel date.
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 reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. July is the busiest month to head to Kailua-Kona. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to KOA around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Kailua-Kona is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
Pearl City is another favourite destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona. No journey is complete without experiencing USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.