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There are 7 ways to get from Cincinnati to Hawaiʻi Island by car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SDF - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 24m
    $538–1,706

  2. Bus, train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Gary Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train train
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    4. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    19h 9m
    $303–944

  3. Fly Covington to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane CVG - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    14h 42m
    $512–1,716

  4. Fly Covington to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane CVG - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 12m
    $792–2,582

  5. Drive to Louisville International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Louisville-Airport-SDFcar car
    2. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SDF - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    15h 44m
    $338–1,241

  6. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane IND - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 54m
    $634–1,874

  7. Bus to Indianapolis, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane IND - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    19h 38m
    $404–1,509

Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration18h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,428.1 mi
  • Duration: 18h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can drive to Louisville-Airport-SDF airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to CVG Airport Terminal, walk to Covington (CVG) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island.

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