Private charter · Kailua-Kona, HI
Private charter to & from Kailua-Kona
Fly private to Kona on the Big Island’s sunny west coast for coffee farms, manta ray snorkeling, sport fishing and Kohala Coast resorts
- KOA
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Fly private in Kailua-Kona
Kailua-Kona, without the hub.
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Kailua-Kona is the main town on the Big Island’s dry, sunny west coast, a former royal retreat where King Kamehameha I spent his final years. Today it is the island’s visitor hub, with a seawall town of shops, restaurants and historic sites, and the luxury resorts of the Kohala Coast stretch along the lava fields to the north. Tourism, Kona coffee, ocean sports, real estate and astronomy support jobs drive the economy, and the town is famous among endurance athletes as the home of the Ironman World Championship.
Kona’s airport sits just north of town between the lava flows and the sea, minutes from the resorts. Flying private from Honolulu, Maui or Hilo lets you set your own departure time and avoid connecting through the main interisland hubs, which matters when you are visiting property, attending an event or meeting a boat. Visitors snorkel with manta rays at night, fish for marlin offshore, tour coffee farms on the slopes above Kealakekua Bay, visit the ancient place of refuge at Puuhonua o Honaunau and drive up to the summit of Mauna Kea for stargazing.
Airports
Charter to and from Kailua-Kona airports
Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Kailua-Kona, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.
KOA
Major airportEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
Kailua-Kona · PHKO
- From downtown
- 7 mi
- Longest runway
- 11,000 ft
Top attractions
Things to do in Kailua-Kona
When to go. The Kona coast is sunny and warm all year, with afternoon clouds building on the slopes above town. Winter brings humpback whales offshore from December through April, and summer and early fall offer the calmest seas and prime billfish season. The Ironman triathlon has traditionally been held in October, and the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival celebrates the harvest each November.
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Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park
South of Kona, this restored place of refuge preserves a royal compound, a massive stone wall, carved wooden images and calm tidepools along the shore.
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Kealakekua Bay
A marine life conservation district where clear water and coral reefs attract snorkelers and spinner dolphins, with a monument marking where Captain Cook died.
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Manta ray night snorkel
Evening boat trips bring snorkelers and divers to spots off the Kona coast where manta rays feed on plankton drawn in by the lights.
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Hulihee Palace
On Alii Drive in the heart of town, this former vacation home of Hawaiian royalty displays furniture and artifacts from the monarchy era.
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Kona coffee farms
Small farms on the slopes above Kona grow the famous coffee, and many offer tours and tastings of beans grown in volcanic soil.
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Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area
North on the Kohala Coast, this long white-sand beach is often ranked among the finest in Hawaii, with good swimming in calm conditions.
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Questions
Flying private in Kailua-Kona
Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Kailua-Kona?
Littlebird flies in and out of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA). 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 Kailua-Kona?
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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Kailua-Kona?
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 Kailua-Kona?
Popular trips include Honolulu (about 1 hr), Wailea (about 25 min), Lihue (about 1 hr 35 min), and Lanai (about 35 min). Every route is priced instantly online.
Is private charter in Kailua-Kona, 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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