Flying from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Las Vegas's main airport is Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). Check out your options for flying out of this terminal when booking your flights from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA).
Book a direct flight from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is 3 hours behind Las Vegas. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona.
The busiest route is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), with 5 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAS to KOA is the 09:55 Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 11:20 with Southwest Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Las Vegas to KOA.
Peak months like October or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Take the express route from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS). Direct flights from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) are available from here.
If you plan to leave from LAS, you can catch a direct flight from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport with Southwest Airlines.
LAS is about 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a handy hotel close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Consider staying at Ohana Hale after your flight from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. It's not too far from KOA and a good option if you'd like to freshen up right away.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, Kailua-Kona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
For a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, $233 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $467. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change depending on availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from Las Vegas to KOA.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Kailua-Kona. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
When booking your flight from Las Vegas to KOA, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 25ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Las Vegas to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport in January when temperatures average between 13ºC and 21ºC.
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