Hilo, Hawaii

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Private charter to & from Hilo

Fly private to Hilo on the Big Island’s lush east side for Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, waterfalls and the Merrie Monarch Festival

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Hilo is the largest town on the Big Island and the county seat of Hawaii County, set on a crescent bay on the island’s green, rainy east side. It has an older, more local feel than the resort areas, with a historic downtown of wooden storefronts, a busy farmers market and neighborhoods shaped by the sugar era. The University of Hawaii at Hilo, healthcare, government, agriculture and the base facilities of the Mauna Kea observatories support the economy, and tourism centers on the nearby volcano.

Hilo is on the opposite side of the island from the Kona coast’s resorts, about two hours away by road across the saddle between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa. Flying private into Hilo International puts you about 45 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and lets you fly direct from Honolulu, Maui or Kona on your own schedule. Visitors come to see Kilauea’s caldera, hike through lava tubes and rain forest, visit Akaka and Rainbow falls, explore the gardens along the Hamakua Coast and watch hula at the Merrie Monarch Festival.

Airports

Charter to and from Hilo airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Hilo, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • ITO

    Commercial airport

    Hilo International Airport

    Hilo · PHTO

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    9,800 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Hilo

When to go. Hilo is warm all year and among the rainiest cities in the United States, which keeps the gardens and waterfalls lush; mornings are often clearest. The Merrie Monarch Festival, the world’s most prestigious hula competition, takes place the week after Easter and fills hotels across town. Summer tends to be a bit drier, and winter brings more rain and cooler nights up at the volcano.

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    Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

    About 30 miles southwest of Hilo, the park surrounds Kilauea’s summit caldera, with crater rim trails, steam vents, a lava tube and the scenic Chain of Craters Road.

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    Akaka Falls State Park

    North of Hilo, a short loop path through tropical rain forest leads to views of Akaka Falls, which plunges more than 400 feet into a gorge.

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    Rainbow Falls

    In Hilo itself, this waterfall on the Wailuku River often produces rainbows in its mist on sunny mornings.

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    Liliuokalani Gardens

    On Banyan Drive overlooking Hilo Bay, this Japanese-style garden of ponds, bridges and stone lanterns is one of the largest of its kind outside Japan.

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    Imiloa Astronomy Center

    At the University of Hawaii at Hilo, exhibits and a planetarium connect Hawaiian voyaging traditions with the astronomy done on Mauna Kea.

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    Hilo Farmers Market

    Downtown, vendors sell tropical fruit, flowers, local foods and crafts, with the biggest markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Flying private in Hilo

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Hilo?

Littlebird flies in and out of Hilo International Airport (ITO). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Hilo?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Hilo?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Hilo?

Popular trips include Honolulu (about 1 hr 15 min), Wailea (about 40 min), Lihue (about 1 hr 50 min), and Lanai (about 50 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Hilo, HI safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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