Flying from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) taking off from either of these.
Approximately 9 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind Chicago. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), with 0 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to KOA is the 09:20 United option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 09:20 with United.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Chicago to KOA.
Getting on a plane during a peak month like August? Popular seasons (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can find a direct flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can travel on a direct flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport with United. This popular airline offers services from ORD.
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is approximately 40 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Looking for a handy hotel near O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Want other options for a direct flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)? Browse the fares departing from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
United offers direct flights from Chicago to KOA leaving from MDW. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
You can get to MDW from the centre of Chicago in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 46 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Chicago to KOA? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Get off your flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport and jump into your hotel bed soon after. If you need a convenient option that's not too far from KOA, consider Ohana Hale.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 16 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
R 5,031 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. Return flights start from R 8,773. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to secure cheap tickets from Chicago to KOA. You're more likely to score a great deal and enjoy a larger selection of flight times and dates.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Kailua-Kona. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Kailua-Kona. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Chicago to KOA sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 25ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Kailua-Kona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Kailua-Kona right here. Check out these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are major attractions which should be on every Kailua-Kona itinerary.
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