When is the best time to fly from Portland to Kona
Whether you’re looking to escape the frigid winters of Portland or just want to spend a summer on the Kona Coast, there really isn’t a bad time to vacation in Kona. While travelers may have to account for Oregon’s seasonal swings, the Big Islands’ year round tropical weather provides visitors with the flexibility to plan their vacation.
What airports do you use when flying from Portland to Kona
Your flight itinerary will have you departing from the Portland International Airport (PDX) and touching down at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu . From there you’ll have a brief layover before heading to your final destination, the Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) in Keahole.
How long is the travel time from Portland to Kona?
Even with a layover, flight time from the Portland to the Kona should, on average around nine hours. That’s just enough time to have your itinerary hammered out once you’ve landed on the Big Island. Or, if you can, take a nap on the plane so when you land in paradise you can hit the ground running—to the beach!
Helpful tips when traveling to Kona
Home to some of the best beaches in Hawaii, the Kona district of Hawaii Island is one of the more active on the island, and is perfect for visitors to spend their vacations in. However, if you’re planning on driving out of Kona to one of the other spectacular towns and communities sprinkled across the Hawaii Island, just remember that it’s not called the Big Island for no reason. Larger than all of the other Major Hawaiian Islands combined, driving nonstop around the Island of Hawaii can take some serious time—so make it fun! Plan out where you want to go and what there is to see along the way to make long drives outside of Kailua Kona into adventurous road trips with plenty to see, eat and do.
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- Flights from Portland (PDX) to Kona (KOA)
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- Complimentary meals at mealtime
- Flights from Portland (PDX) to Kona (KOA)
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