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How to get fromAustralia to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SYD - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 37m
    $633–1,896

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MEL - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    20h 29m
    $450–1,495

  3. Fly Canberra International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CBR - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    17h 21m
    $692–2,184

  4. Fly Sydney International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SYD - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    18h 8m
    $503–1,591

  5. Fly Canberra International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CBR - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    19h 25m
    $562–1,879

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane SYD - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 9m
    $583–1,686

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

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Duration14hAverage Duration
Ticket$481Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,172.5 mi
  • Duration: 15h 37m

What companies run services between Australia and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the line 3 bus to Canberra Airport, walk to Canberra International Airport (CBR) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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