Flying from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Philadelphia: what you need to know
The timezone in Philadelphia is UTC-4. The city is six hours ahead of Kailua-Kona, where Kona International Airport at Keahole is located.
For a relaxed start to your KOA to Philadelphia flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Located around 7 miles from central Kailua-Kona, KOA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
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Kona International Airport at Keahole gets top marks for on-time performance. 88.63% of flights that take off from KOA arrive at their destination without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Philadelphia
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kona International Airport at Keahole to Philadelphia flight is £178. The cheapest price for a return flight is £496. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from KOA to Philadelphia. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Airports in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The distance from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia is roughly 12 miles. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Philadelphia, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PHL:
Travel at your own pace with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and find adventure across Philadelphia and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks before your flight from KOA to Philadelphia.
PHL is located at 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
The centre of Philadelphia is about 35 miles from Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN). Once your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Philadelphia has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to TTN. Settle in and get cosy after your KOA to Philadelphia flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and get going in the blink of an eye.
Get exactly what you want. Reserving your ride from TTN four weeks in advance often means more savings and a wider choice of vehicles.
You can find Trenton-Mercer Airport at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
Before you book your flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Philadelphia, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Philadelphia offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Book a Kona International Airport at Keahole to Philadelphia plane ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KOA to Philadelphia in January when temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Philadelphia
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Philadelphia right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Philadelphia:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Philadelphia itinerary.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Philadelphia, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 80 miles north-east to New York to tick off its top sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Boston is another essential stop in United States and is around 270 miles north-east of Philadelphia. No journey is complete without dropping by Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.