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How to get fromPhuket to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane HKT - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    34h 16m
    $642–1,783

  2. Fly to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane HKT - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    36h 55m
    $522–1,578

  3. Fly to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane HKT - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    41h 28m
    $602–1,673

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration31h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$514Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,159.9 mi
  • Duration: 34h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), walk to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole, take the bus to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village, take the bus to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Park, then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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