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How to get fromMichigan to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, car, taxi, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly Detroit to Kona International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane DTW - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    14h 48m
    $512–1,717

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane GRR - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    15h 57m
    $334–1,219

  3. Fly Bishop International Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane FNT - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    13h 26m
    $375–1,256

  4. Fly Detroit to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane DTW - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    14h 56m
    $742–2,182

  5. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane GRR - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    15h 12m
    $524–1,584

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane ORD - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    16h 48m
    $382–1,022

  7. Fly Bishop International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane FNT - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 42m
    $585–1,521

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane ORD - ITO
    3. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    18h 40m
    $552–1,537

Detroit (DTW) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$514Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,513.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Michigan to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bishop International Airport (FNT) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island.

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