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How to get fromMelbourne to Kailua-Konaby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Melbourne to Kailua-Kona by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kona International Airport

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MEL - KOA
    17h 3m
    $410–1,420

  2. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Kona International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane AVV - KOA
    19h 56m
    $660–2,312

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Hilo International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MEL - ITO
    2. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Kailua-Konacar car
    18h 28m
    $414–1,341

  4. Train to Avalon Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Lara Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane AVV - ITO
    3. Drive from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Kailua-Konacar car
    21h 21m
    $674–2,233

  5. Train to Bendigo Airport, fly to Kona International Airport

    1. Take the train from Southern Cross Station to Bendigo Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Bendigo Airport (BXG) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BXG - KOA
    25h 27m
    $511–1,813

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration15h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$397Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,541.1 mi
  • Duration: 17h 3m

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

Qantas, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kona International Airport (KOA) 3 times a day.

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