Cheap flights from TYS to KOA (McGhee Tyson to Kona Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from TYS to KOA starting at $354 One Way, $728 Round Trip

Prices starting at $728 for return flights and $354 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.

Hotel Ideas near Kona Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kona Intl.

PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
The price is $241 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$241 total
per night
May 24 - May 25
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,610 reviews)
"Rooms spacious and clean, the pool was quiet and clean"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
The price is $266 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$266 total
per night
May 25 - May 26
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,917 reviews)
"M"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
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 $359 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$359 total
per night
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Book a stay at this 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The hotel is dated and need full renovation. The location is good but in some areas they allow outside people to use the amenities. I had a late fight leaving Kona 9:55pm and asked for a possible extension of my stay willing to pay additional charge for the extra hours. Basically they said they were ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2026

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

PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
$203 nightly
The price is $241 total per night from May 24 to May 25
$241 total
May 24 - May 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,610 reviews)
"Rooms spacious and clean, the pool was quiet and clean"

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$224 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$266 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,917 reviews)
"M"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
$294 nightly
The price is $349 total per night from Jun 7 to Jun 8
$349 total
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,078 reviews)
"Location was good for exploring the southern part of the island. We enjoyed the views."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & 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
Book a stay at this spa guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lyman Kona Coffee Farms and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
"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

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 Kona Le'a Plantation ...
4.6/10 (48 reviews)
"This place is trashed!!!!! DO NOT BOOK this place!!! Pictures are NOT what they represent at all!!!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

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
Book a stay at this 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! (442 reviews)
"It is fully equipped with everything you need."

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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 Magic Sands Beach and Kona Inn Shopping ...
6.8/10 (993 reviews)
"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

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
Book a stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,451 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great location. On site bar/restaurant is wonderful, with plenty of options (get the chicken wings and the Lava Flow) and local live entertainment that doesn't disppoint!! The pools and hot tub is very nice and spacious. Parking can be a bit tight but the amenities and room sizes ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$224 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$266 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,917 reviews)
"M"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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
Book a stay at this 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 reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,451 reviews)
"Beautiful property, great location. On site bar/restaurant is wonderful, with plenty of options (get the chicken wings and the Lava Flow) and local live entertainment that doesn't disppoint!! The pools and hot tub is very nice and spacious. Parking can be a bit tight but the amenities and room sizes ..."

Reviewed on May 22, 2026

Kona Coast Resort
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
Ehukai Street, 78-128 Kailua-Kona HI
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Haleo ...
7.8/10 Good! (997 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Convenient but dated property."

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean house friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 17, 2026

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.

TYS to KOA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
TYS Address & GPS
Address:
2055 Alcoa Highway
Knoxville TN, 37701
United States
IATA Code:
TYS
Longitude:
-83.989729
Latitude:
35.80565
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

What is the shortest flight from Knoxville Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole?
Amassed some extra frequent flyer points? Take the opportunity to upgrade your seat on your Knoxville to Kailua-Kona trip. With a minimum flight time of 11 hours and 14 minutes, it's a good idea to be as comfortable as possible.
How many hours flight from Knoxville Airport to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
The journey from Knoxville Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole typically takes about 11 hours and 16 minutes. Make this long-haul plane ride whiz by a little faster by bringing your laptop or tablet filled with your favorite movies and podcasts.
What airlines have the most flights from Knoxville Airport to KOA?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you're on your way from TYS to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). For now, there aren't any airlines that have nonstop flights on this route.

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