Travelling from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know
Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona. The city operates on the UTC-10 timezone and is five hours behind Columbus.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Columbus to KOA. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more people on the move during busy months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow extra time for delays. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like July Fourth.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Located around 16 kilometers from the centre of Columbus, CMH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 40 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
When it comes to the on-time performance of John Glenn Columbus International Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
CMH is located at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
You can reach LCK from the centre of Columbus in approximately 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 23 kilometers or so.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Columbus to KOA flight is so much easier when you stay near Rickenbacker International Airport. If you have an early departure, Best Western Canal Winchester Inn - Columbus South East gives you a head start on the journey.
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75%.
About Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight.
Getting from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole, central Kailua-Kona is around 11 kilometers away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is P19,703. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P32,557. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Columbus to KOA. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA). Visit Kailua-Kona in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your Columbus to KOA plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole in January when temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Kailua-Kona
Once you've booked your flight from Columbus to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kailua-Kona:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. White Sands Beach（La'aloa Bay）, Manta Ray Dives of Hawai‘i and Ironman finish line are popular attractions which should feature on every Kailua-Kona itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Honolulu is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered 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.
