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How to get fromAuckland to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane AKL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 19m
    $455–1,387

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane AKL - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    18h 3m
    $305–1,123

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane AKL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    24h 14m
    $405–1,177

Auckland (AKL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration16h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$315Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,445.6 mi
  • Duration: 19h 19m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island.

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