Cheap Flights from KOA to ORD: When to Fly from Kailua-Kona to Chicago

 

The cheapest times to fly from KOA to ORD are

• January 8th to March 4th
• July 30th to November 25th (except the week of November 12th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from KOA to ORD is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $1438 for Saturday flights during early to mid December, or as low as $567 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.

 

When to Fly to Chicago

Flying from Kona, HI (KOA) to Chicago, IL (ORD) will usually cost between $592 to $1147 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $611. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid December, with an average price of $1096. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $485 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $795 can be considered a good price for a round-trip KOA to ORD flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the KOA to ORD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the KOA to ORD flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Kailua-Kona. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.12, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $144 (15%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $770. Return trip prices are from the ORD to KOA flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from KOA to ORD can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 8 hour 33 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Flight Hacking KOA to ORD

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from KOA to ORD — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from KOA to ORD? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 5 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International at Keahole Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 4206 miles or 6769 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from KOA to ORD?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop KOA to ORD flight is about 8 hour 33 minutes.

How many flights go between Kona, HI and Chicago, IL?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 80 available flights from KOA to ORD.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.