Flights to Hilo

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Looking for a mellow journey that can heat up in a flash? Then head to Hilo! With Hawaiian Airlines’ interisland airfares and flights to Hilo you can plan a Big Island vacation that covers it all.

Flights to Hilo take you to an unassuming town that sits on the brink of contrast - the molten lava flows of Volcanoes and the snowy summit of 13,796-ft. Mauna Kea. Depending on the neighbor island flights you book, you’ll definitely get a bird’s eye view of the island’s diversity when flying in.

The quaint harbor town serves as the Big Island’s gateway to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. So whether you’re flying over for a family reunion or to scope out Kilauea’s recent landscaping, this is your go-to-town to get into Big Island action.

Click here to check out our Hilo Calendar Of Events, and Hilo activities and recreation options. You’ll find that Hilo’s heaping with plenty to see and plenty to do in every direction!

Hawaii Interisland Flights To Hilo

At Hilo International Airport, Big Island visitors and residents alike are welcomed with Hilo flights departing and returning to Honolulu on Oahu, Kahului on Maui and Lihue on Kauai.

Code-share and connecting service aboard Dash 8 aircraft is available from and to Molokai, Lanai and Kapalua Airport on Maui.

Route Map

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Flight Schedule

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Printable Timetable

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Hilo International Airport Information

Hilo International Airport (ITO) occupies 1,391 acres roughly two miles east of Hilo on the Big Island’s eastern shore. At the southern edge of the airport, the passenger terminal complex is served by an access roadway from Kekuanaoa Avenue, between the passenger terminal complex and the crosswind runway to the west.

Hilo Activities and Recreation

Going to Hilo for a hula event, to discover new territory or a combination of the two? Regardless, Hawaii’s "Island of Adventure" beckons visitors to go beyond their game plan.

Because of its size, the island is best discovered in smaller bits. And an excellent starting point is Hilo, a sweet little town that makes you feel like you’ve gone back in time. While Hilo may be best known for its easy attitude, it’s also your springboard to the natural wonders of the Big Island’s north and east shores.

If your visit is strictly pleasure, your best bet is to hop a Hawaiian Airlines neighbor island flight into one of the island’s airports and depart the other. A popular plan is to hit Hilo and head south to Volcanoes.

Or if the lush Honokaa and Hamakua Coast is your preference, head north. Either route beautifully leads to Kona on the western coast, where you can shift gears and soak up this lively harbor town’s sunny side. Check out Kona Flights to see a different side of the Big Island.

The Hilo area is a tropical rain forest brimming with cascading waterfalls and colorful flowers - all with Madam Pele as a fiery neighbor. The island’s capital city is smooth to cruise, with museums, unique eateries and quaint boutiques blending in historic architecture.

Banyan Drive is the town’s "main drag" for accommodations. And if gardens grab your interest, the 30-acre Liliuokalani Gardens is a must see with its Oriental gardens and tranquil streams.

An abundance of waterfalls and additional gardens lie just beyond Hilo in both directions. After all, this gentle town known for its wetter weather naturally rewards with beautiful gifts.

Just four miles south of Hilo, touring Nani Mau Gardens is easy thanks to a 30-minute tram ride meandering past tropical flowers and foliage. Nearby, Panaewa Rainforest Zoo is the only one of its kind in the U.S.

A drive north toward the Hamakua Coast leads to Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden and Akaka Falls. Rainbow Falls and Peepee Falls tumble just minutes from the center of town.

Situated at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, the Imiloa Astronomy Center fuses contemporary stellar exploration with ancient stories of early Polynesian navigators who steered by the stars. Other Hilo museums include Mokupapapa, Pacific Tsunami Museum, Lyman Museum and Mission House, and Onizuka Center for International Astronomy.

As further testament to the island’s stellar focus, massive Mauna Kea is home to 13 telescopes representing 11 countries. Known as owning the clearest viewing conditions in the world, the 13,796-ft. summit is accessible via a selection of operated tours.

On a tasty note, the Hilo vicinity is home to a Saturday Farmer’s Market, Big Island Candies, Mehana Brewery and Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory. And after your Volcanoes visit, you can taste the area’s local grapes in their finest form at Volcano Winery.

Considered a "drive-in" volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is located 30 miles southwest of Hilo. One of the most phenomenal regions on earth, this area abounds with must-sees and must-dos. Inside the park, take time to visit the Jagger Museum, Thurston Lava Tube and Halemaumau Crater. Steam vents and sulphur banks "spruce up" the otherwise stark, lunar-like landscape.

More adventuresome soles can hike down to the current flow to see Madam Pele’s mastery up close and personal. Stay on the safe side and get up-to-date flow information from the park’s Visitor Center on the day of your trek.

Laid-back in attitude but rich with recreation and activities, Hilo flourishes with natural appeal.

For more information on Hilo, check out Big Island Vacations.

Or click here for interactive maps and our Hawaii Destination Guide. For information on the Big Island’s west side, check out Kona Activities and Recreation.

Hilo Calendar Of Events

Ready to witness the magic of the Merrie Monarch? Want to marathon-it through stark lava fields? Hilo and it’s surrounding communities serve up a hearty roster of annual events that draw neighbor island residents and mainland visitors alike to enjoy the excitement.

Mark your calendar for these annual occasions:

• Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko (January, March, June, August)
• Big Island International Marathon (March)
• Merrie Monarch Festival (April)
• Hilo Inter-Tribal Pow Wow (May)
• Hamakua Music Festival Jazz Getaway (May)
• Honokaa Western Week (May) - (808) 933-9772
• Big Island Hawaiian Music Festival (July)
• Kilauea Volcano Wilderness Run (July) - (808) 985-8725
• Aloha Festivals (August - September)
• Tahiti Fete of Hilo (October)

For additional reasons to fly to Hilo, go to www.bigisland.org.