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Flight deals from Kona Airport to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kona Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £415. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.£410 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Thu, 7 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £410, select.
Chicago.£415 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £415, select.
Chicago.£485 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Sat, 9 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £485, select.
Chicago.£514 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £514, select.
Chicago.£514 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £514, select.
Chicago.£549 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Allegiant Air.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Kona on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departs from Chicago Rockford on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £549, select.
Chicago.£582 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Kona on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £582, select.
Chicago.£584 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From £584, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kona to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Direct flights from Kona to Chicago

Alternative Kona to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Kona to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

9 miles from central Chicago
Closest
from £459
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Chicago O'Hare International

16 miles from central Chicago
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from £410
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Chicago Dupage County

32 miles from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

78 miles from central Chicago
from £691
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Kailua-Kona to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£410
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time8 hrs, 2 mins
Most popular airlineLufthansa
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from Kona to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kona to Chicago is £410. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 2 minutes is the average flight time from Kona to Chicago.
Lufthansa and United fly direct from Kona to Chicago.
As of March 2026, there are 2 flights per week flying from Kona to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Kona to Chicago is usually April.
If you're flying from Kona Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from £410.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kona Airport to Chicago on Thursday, 30 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 3°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Flying from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 9 hours 10 minutes. That's the average time for a direct flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago.

  • The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is five hours ahead of Kailua-Kona, where Kona International Airport at Keahole is located.

  • To avoid missing your KOA to Chicago flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

  • You can book a direct Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago ticket. Start your trip at KOA and touch down at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

  • Check out the promotions from United Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago.

  • The journey from central Kailua-Kona to KOA takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 7 miles in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Need a place to stay before your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago? Check out Breezy Kailua-Kona Bungalow With Lanai and Ocean View!. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to KOA.

  • Kona International Airport at Keahole scores high marks for on-time performance. 88.63% of flights that take off from KOA reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Chicago

  • £180 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket starts from £410. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book three months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KOA to Chicago.

  • July is the best month for nabbing a fantastic deal on Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You don't need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from KOA to Chicago.

  • Find an affordable flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Chicago

O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 25 miles away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's main sights.

  • To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from KOA to Chicago.

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • The centre of Chicago is located around 12 miles from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 45 minutes or so.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your KOA to Chicago flight:

  • Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car easy and quick. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

  • Lock in the best price by securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

  • The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 85 miles from the centre of Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to reach the city centre in a ride-share or cab after your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago.

  • Public transport will take you there in around 4 hours 15 minutes.

  • Find a hotel near RFD and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you're arriving on a late KOA to Chicago flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays are all about convenience:

  • Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are dependable companies for booking.

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago is a smart move. As well as better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.

  • The street address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago. The city comes alive during high season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can get crowded. Visit Chicago in the low season if you want a quieter vibe.

  • Book a Kona International Airport at Keahole to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from KOA to Chicago around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Chicago

Explore more of United States

  • Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 280 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.

  • Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 160 miles south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without visiting The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.

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