Flying from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA).
Kailua-Kona is 21 hours behind Melbourne. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Melbourne to KOA.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Melbourne to KOA. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is roughly 24 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best route, whether you're driving or taking public transport.
In search of a handy hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Consider staying at Ohana Hale after your flight from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. It's a quick drive from KOA and a comfortable option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, Kailua-Kona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Book a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport from 304 € or travel return from just 966 €. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from Melbourne to KOA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport across the month. We've highlighted the lowest fares in green, so you can easily find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Kailua-Kona in May when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Kailua-Kona. August is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Melbourne to KOA during then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 25ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport in January when temperatures average between 13ºC and 21ºC.
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. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are popular attractions which should feature on any good Kailua-Kona itinerary.
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