Cheap flights from RDU to KOA (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Kona Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to KOA starting at $243 One Way, $469 Round Trip

Prices starting at $469 for return flights and $243 for one-way flights to Kona Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
RDU
Raleigh
KOA
Kona Coast
$469 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$469
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from Raleigh to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $469 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
RDU
Raleigh
KOA
Kona Coast
$470 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$470
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from Raleigh to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $470 found 5 days ago
Mon, Jan 5 - Mon, Jan 12
RDU
Raleigh
KOA
Kona Coast
$471 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$471
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jan 5 from Raleigh to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $471 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 30
RDU
Raleigh
KOA
Kona Coast
$479 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Raleigh to Kona Coast, returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $479 found 13 hours ago
Tue, Jan 13 - Fri, Jan 30
RDU
Raleigh
KOA
Kona Coast
$479 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$479
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jan 13 from Raleigh to Kona Coast, returning Fri, Jan 30, priced at $479 found 13 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Kona Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kona Intl.

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $259 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$259 total
per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,690 reviews)
"The ocean view was nice my patio just had a huge crack in the planter"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $209 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$209 total
per night
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,860 reviews)
"Dry nice and comfortable stay"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
75-5660 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $322 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$322 total
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"James, Toa, and Jatty were so kind and helpful throughout my stay. From the room, to the pool, to the beach, it was so nice and convenient to just relax and have a lovely stay-cation."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $259 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$259 total
per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,690 reviews)
"The ocean view was nice my patio just had a huge crack in the planter"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $209 total per night from Oct 13 to Oct 14
$209 total
per night
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,860 reviews)
"Dry nice and comfortable stay"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

PACIFIC 19 Kona
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $354 total per night from Oct 14 to Oct 15
$354 total
per night
Oct 14 - Oct 15
Stay at this 4-star golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"The grounds surrounding the Outrigger are stunning. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The resort is located in close proximity to many attractions to include walking distance."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kailua-Kona Hotels With Airport Transportation

Banyan Tree Sanctuary

Banyan Tree Sanctuary

3 out of 5
73-4464 Kohanaiki Road, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3-star spa guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Hula Daddy Kona ...
"Room was small but comfortable. couldn't leave slider open at night because frogs were so loud and it got too hot in the room with no AC"

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

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Banyan Tree Sanctuary
Kona Hawaii Guesthouse

Kona Hawaii Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
77-362 Paulina place, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier are located ...
"This place is trashed!!!!! DO NOT BOOK this place!!! Pictures are NOT what they represent at all!!!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

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Kona Hawaii Guesthouse
Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

3.5 out of 5
78-7190 Kaleiopapa St., Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
"Check in/out was fast. Parking was good. I just felt nervous because I had to walk the same path the cars are coming and leaving. It’s super dark and I was hoping I wouldn’t get hit. I used my flashlight on my phone. Property well maintained. The pillows sucked. Everything else was fine. The room ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

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Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Kailua-Kona Hotels

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kailua-Kona Bay

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kailua-Kona Bay

2.5 out of 5
75-5739 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Magic Sands Beach are ...
"We did not stay at Uncle Billys hotel. It was closed but we were booked at a hotel 7 miles away"

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2022

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kailua-Kona Bay
Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)
"Great location and price, staff was great and plenty of fun options at the facilities including pools, restaurant and a small basketball court. Close to main roads along the Kona coast"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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Kona Coast Resort
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
The price is $259 total per night from Sep 30 to Oct 1
$259 total
per night
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,690 reviews)
"The ocean view was nice my patio just had a huge crack in the planter"

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Kailua-Kona

Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,378 reviews)
"Great location and price, staff was great and plenty of fun options at the facilities including pools, restaurant and a small basketball court. Close to main roads along the Kona coast"

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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Kona Coast Resort
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Ehukai Street, 78-128, Kailua-Kona, HI
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua ...

Families like: Outdoor pools, game room, close to beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"This property was due for renovations about 3 years ago but the pandemic hit. They are planning a huge renovation now and you can tell they are in the recovery phase of the pandemic. We love this resort but could tell the pandemic hurt them."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2022

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Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Club Wyndham Kona

Club Wyndham Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5961 Alii Dr., Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (977 reviews)
"Amazing property and centrally located"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

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Club Wyndham Kona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RDU to KOA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York
KOA Address & GPS
Address:
Kailua-Kona HI, 96734
United States
IATA Code:
KOA
Longitude:
-156.041077
Latitude:
19.736174
Time Zone:
Pacific/Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from RDU to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole?
Flying from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole means you'll need to switch planes. But hey — it's not all doom and gloom. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Alaska Airlines offer flights with a single stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
The journey from Raleigh to Kailua-Kona is a long-haul flight. Indeed, the shortest possible flight time from RDU to KOA is 12 hours. Try to have a snooze throughout the journey to arrive feeling energized and keep jet lag at bay.
How many hours flight from Raleigh–Durham Airport to KOA?
From the time you climb over Raleigh–Durham Airport to the moment the plane skids to a halt in KOA, you'll have been flying for about 12 hours and 1 minute. Survive this long-haul flight by bringing all the essentials such as a neck pillow, an eye mask, earplugs and a warm sweater.
What airlines have the most flights from RDU to KOA?
Unfortunately, there are no direct flights from Raleigh–Durham Airport to KOA. However, you will be able to book flights with at least one stop. It's not all bad — use the time to stretch your travel-weary legs or grab a nice coffee!

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