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Your Experience When Flying on Hawaiian Airlines

Shrouded in a soft mist of rain and overflowing with untethered greenery and flora, Hilo is one of Hawaii’s best towns to visit. And if you’re a local or visitor in Honolulu, you’ll definitely want to book flights for the Big Island to experience Hilo town, volcano adventures—either at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park or with a helicopter volcano adventure tour to see the craters from a birds-eye-view—and Hawaii Island’s authentic sense of aloha.

Booking a flight to Hilo is easy with Hawaiian Airlines. Hawaiian Airlines caters to a variety of travelers on different schedules looking for the best prices on popular interisland flights. From the moment you check in on Oahu, to the second you land in Hilo, Hawaiian Airlines will be there to make sure your island-hopping trip is fast and easy.
FAQs for Booking Flights to Hilo

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oahu to Hilo?
With Hawaiian Airlines, you can be sure to find the best rates and fares on interisland flights regardless of what month you’re flying. Since interisland airfare is relatively similar all year round, there isn’t a “cheapest” month.
When is the best time to book a flight from Honolulu to Hilo?
The best time to book your flight to Hilo is entirely dependent on when you’d like to visit Hawaii. Since there are no drastic changes in temperature or climate, the Rainbow State is perfect to visit any time of the year.

How many HNL to ITO flights does Hawaiian Airlines offer daily?
Starting its interisland service from the early morning into evening hours. Hawaiian Airlines handles numerous interisland trips between HNL and ITO daily.

What is the peak travel season for interisland flights to Hilo?
For flights to Hilo, peak travel season constitutes the latter months of the year—such as October, November and December—as many locals and visitors fly into Hilo to enjoy the holidays.

Busiest season for interisland flights to Hilo:
December
November
October
 
What airports serve Honolulu and Hilo?
The Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is Honolulu’s main airport—serving both domestic and international flights. The Hilo International Airport (ITO) handles flights coming in from domestic and international departure cities.

How long is the flight from Honolulu to Hilo?
The average flight time between Honolulu and Hilo is around an hour, while the distance traveled is just over 160 miles. If you’re not on a direct flight between Honolulu and Hilo, you may end up spending two hours—on average—on your way to Hilo due to a short layover on Maui.

Things to do in Hilo
Rainbow Falls is one of the Big Islands’ most accessible waterfalls, and it’s a beautiful sight.
• Keiki and adults will love a visit to the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens, which is home to a wide array of fascinating wildlife.
• Learn more about how ancient Hawaiians merged culture with science at the Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii.
Historic Downtown Hilo is a great place to buy souvenirs, grab a bite to eat and spend an afternoon.
• Unwind at the Liliuokalani Park and Gardens, a Japanese-style garden that inspires tranquility.
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  • Non-stop flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Hilo (ITO)
  • Authentic Hawaiian hospitality
  • Complimentary juice, coffee, tea, soda or water
  • Non-stop flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Hilo (ITO)
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