Travelling from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport (ITO): What you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport (ITO) taking off from either of these.
Hilo International Airport is located in Hilo. The city operates on the UTC-10 timezone and is three hours behind Los Angeles.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to ITO. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during high season, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you stay ahead of the crowds.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is around 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 55 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
81.05% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Los Angeles to ITO flight? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Hilo International Airport (ITO)
Have a late flight from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near ITO and be in snooze mode sooner:
Hit the road running by picking up a Hilo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty to explore Hilo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport flight.
Getting from Hilo International Airport (ITO) to central Hilo
Central Hilo is about 5 kilometres from Hilo International Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport is R 2,892. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,953. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Los Angeles to ITO. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal is available on plane tickets from Los Angeles to ITO.
Lock in a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport (ITO)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport (ITO). August is the busiest month to travel to Hilo. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in May.
When booking your Los Angeles to ITO plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. October is the warmest month in Hilo, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport in February when temperatures are between 17ºC (63ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
More about Hilo
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Hilo International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Hilo:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Rainbow Falls, Kulaniapia Falls and Hilo Bay are essential stops on your Hilo itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Kahului is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Hilo. Around 193 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include West Maui Circle Drive, Palaau State Park and Maui Nui Botanical Gardens.
If you want to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Kīhei, about 193 kilometres north-west of Hilo. Kihei Regional Park, MCC Four Winds and Maui Magic Snorkel Tour Boats and Ma‘alaea Bay are key reasons to visit.
