Flying from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, making Kailua-Kona three hours behind El Paso.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your ELP to KOA flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between ELP and KOA include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Kona Airport (KOA)
Right now, R 2,882 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 8,503. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from ELP to KOA, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from ELP to KOA couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport.
Handy information about El Paso International Airport (ELP)
You'll find ELP at 6701 Convair Dr..
El Paso International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from ELP arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach El Paso International Airport from central El Paso, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near ELP? If you're catching an early flight from El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Get off your El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport flight and be sprawled out in your hotel bed shortly after. If you're looking for a convenient option within easy reach of KOA, head for Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Kailua-Kona's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from Kona Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Kona Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona Airport to the centre of Kailua-Kona has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Kailua-Kona in March.
Book your flight from El Paso International Airport to Kona Airport for August if you want to visit Kailua-Kona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ELP to KOA around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, popular attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
