Travelling from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know
Chicago's main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Check out your options for departing from this base when searching for flights from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA).
Book a direct Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is four hours behind Chicago. Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to KOA.
Peak months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart move.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) operate from here.
You'll find a direct flight from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole with United Airlines. This top airline operates services from ORD.
United sees the most traveller bookings for flights from ORD to KOA.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is United. Its services land without delay 75.0% of the time.
Located around 27 kilometers from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights departing from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is about 16 kilometers from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to KOA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 76%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometers away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you use public transport.
Skip the morning rush on departure day — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
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For the lowest price, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight.
Getting from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Central Kailua-Kona is around 11 kilometers from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is P15,762. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P30,339. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from Chicago to KOA, book your plane ticket four months ahead of your departure date.
September is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA). July is the most popular month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Before locking in your Chicago to KOA plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Kailua-Kona
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Kailua-Kona right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. White Sands Beach（La'aloa Bay）, Manta Ray Dives of Hawai‘i and Ironman finish line are attractions you won't want to skip in Kailua-Kona.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Kailua-Kona. Around 257 kilometers away to the northwest, its top attractions include Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
