Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which makes Kailua-Kona 18 hours behind Manila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your MNL to KOA flight.
During popular months such as May, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between MNL and KOA include:
Vancouver International Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Kona Airport (KOA)
Right now, R 9,765 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 14,444. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from MNL to KOA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport.
Snapping up cheap flights from MNL to KOA is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
72% of flights that leave from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Manila to Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near MNL? If you're catching an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after touching down from your Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's only a short drive from KOA and a comfortable option if you want to catch some z's soon after landing.
Go where the road takes you with a Kona Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and find adventure across Kailua-Kona and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Kona Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Kailua-Kona in March.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MNL to KOA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
