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How to get fromKo Samui to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane USM - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 38m
    $918–3,013

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane USM - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    20h 39m
    $688–2,449

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane USM - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    31h 53m
    $868–2,403

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration21h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$779Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,001.5 mi
  • Duration: 20h 38m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island.

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