Travelling from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, making Kailua-Kona five hours behind St Louis.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your STL to KOA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between STL and KOA:
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight is 185 €. A return plane ticket right now is 370 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from STL to KOA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from STL to KOA by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Handy information about Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL)
STL is located at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
78.04% of flights departing from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central St Louis to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport is approximately 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near STL:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after arriving from your Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. It's a short drive from KOA and a good choice if you'd like to catch some z's soon after landing.
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Booking your vehicle from Kona International Airport at Keahole around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole to central Kailua-Kona has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Kailua-Kona in May.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from STL to KOA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Kailua-Kona has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a visit to Honolulu will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
Pearl City is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona. No trip is complete without a visit to USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.