Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which makes Kailua-Kona six hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Your FLL to KOA flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Here are the most popular stopovers between FLL and KOA:
Los Angeles International Airport
Denver International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
R 4,835 is the best price for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. A return flight starts at R 8,247. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from FLL to KOA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, data shows 73.74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near FLL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Step off your Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a handy option a short journey from KOA, unpack your bags at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Kailua-Kona's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kona International Airport at Keahole around one week before you set off.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole is roughly 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The quietest month for a flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is May, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Kailua-Kona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FLL to KOA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, Pearl City is another essential stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.