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

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

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  1. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane SEA - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    9h 22m
    $163–619

  2. Fly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane SEA - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 55m
    $373–1,083

  3. Fly Paine Field County Airport to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Paine Field County Airport (PAE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane PAE - KOA
    2. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    13h 24m
    $198–744

  4. Train to Portland International Airport, fly to Kona International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Portlandtrain train
    2. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane PDX - KOA
    3. Drive from Kona-Airport-KOA to Hawaiʻi Islandcar car
    13h 8m
    $271–819

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Kona International Airport (KOA) flights

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,761.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Seattle to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Kona International Airport (KOA), then drive to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to SeaTac/Airport, walk to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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