Missoula to Kona (Big Island of Hawaii) Flights

Missoula International Airport

Orbitz.com gives you the power to book flights from Missoula that fit nicely within your budget. With powerful search options, you can easily find the low fare that's right for you. All air traffic out of Missoula departs from Missoula International Airport, a major regional hub. The airport is about seven miles northwest of downtown Missoula. Several major carriers offer nonstop flights to and from the airport, including Allegiant, Delta, Alaska Airlines and United.

Parking at the Airport

There are 157 short-term parking spaces at Missoula International Airport, along with nearly 600 long-term spaces. Hourly and weekly rates are available. There's also a Credit Express lot that allows commuters to self-pay for short-term parking with their credit cards.

Getting to the Airport

The Mountain Line public transit service makes trips to the airport every weekday. A morning express bus leaves the Lewis & Clark Transfer Center at 5:30 a.m. An airport shuttle service is also available to get you from your hotel to the airport. When you arrange your trip through Orbitz.com, you can take care of all these details in advance.

Missoula International Airport Restaurants

There are two restaurant options inside of the terminal. Jedediah's is on the main level and serves comfort food for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Beyond the security gates, busy travelers can grab a hot cup of organic tea or coffee from Liquid Planet while they wait on their flight. Liquid Planet also serves baked goods, salads, cookies and other snack items. Flights from Missoula are a hassle-free experience when you plan your getaway with Orbitz.com.

Traveling to Kona

Kona is the westernmost district on the Big Island of Hawaii and the shortened name for the city of Kailua-Kona. The Kona International Airport at Keahole located at 73-200 Kupipi St. services residents and visitors of the city looking for cheap flights to Kona. Airlines operating out of Kona include Air Canada, Delta Airlines, American Airlines and US Airways, among others. The airport is about seven miles from Kailua and still maintains an open-air design that takes full advantage of the beautiful Hawaii weather.

Transportation From the Kona International Airport

Travel to Kailua-Kona from the Kona International Airport is provided primarily by taxi or rental car, with shuttle services available to resorts in the area and limited bus services through the Hawaii County Mass Transit Agency for $1.00. Round-trip shuttle services are available for about $48, with trips taking approximately 15 minutes, and taxis are about $25 one way to the downtown area.

The Weather in Kona

The weather in Kona is tropical with warm temperatures lasting throughout the year. The average low in the coldest month of January only reaches 66 degrees Fahrenheit, with average highs in the warmest month of August only reaching 88 degrees. Rainfall is light and brief, so dress can be as lightweight as desired while in the region.

Things to Do in Kona

Kona is a tourist's paradise with beautiful beaches to relax in as you enjoy warm ocean breezes and beautiful sunsets. For those who want a more challenging time in Kona though, there's always the Ironman World Championship Triathlon in October. To race in the work championship, you'll first have to qualify through one of the many qualification races held around the world. Watching the race is free though, and it is often worth the price of one of the cheap flights to Kona available through Orbitz.com.