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How to get fromSabah to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sabah to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane BKI - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    22h 6m
    $809–2,547

  2. Fly Sandakan Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SDK - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    32h 34m
    $616–2,022

  3. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane BKI - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    22h 57m
    $652–2,046

  4. Fly Kota Kinabalu Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane BKI - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    31h 1m
    $719–2,002

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration23h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$668Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,051.3 mi
  • Duration: 22h 6m

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

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

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