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How to get fromHonolulu to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Honolulu to Hawaiʻi Island by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane HNL - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 28m
    $208–353

  2. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HNL - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 55m
    $263–583

Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar130Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Honolulu to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lelepaua Airport Station, walk to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) airport, fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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