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How to get fromBrisbane to Kailua-Konaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Brisbane to Kailua-Kona by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Brisbane Airport to Kona International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BNE - KOA
    17h 15m
    $413–1,417

  2. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Kona International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane OOL - KOA
    18h 9m
    $476–1,541

  3. Fly Brisbane Airport to Hilo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BNE - ITO
    2. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Kailua-Konacar car
    18h 50m
    $437–1,138

  4. Bus to Gold Coast Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Gold Coast Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane OOL - ITO
    3. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Kailua-Konacar car
    20h 5m
    $450–1,462

  5. Bus to Ballina Byron Gateway Airport, fly to Kona International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brisbane Roma Street to Ballina CBD Tamar St Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BNK - KOA
    21h 37m
    $549–1,964

  6. Train to Sunshine Coast Airport, fly to Kona International Airport

    1. Take the train from Central station, platform 6 to Landsborough station, platform 1train train
    2. Fly from Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MCY - KOA
    21h 5m
    $502–1,802

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration16h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$403Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,728.2 mi
  • Duration: 17h 15m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Kailua-Kona, Hawaii County, HI, USA?

Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and Air New Zealand fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Kona International Airport (KOA) 4 times a day.

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