Book Cheap Flights to Kona

The island of Kona in Hawaii is one of the prominent holiday destinations in the Pacific Ocean. It is not only popular for its unmatched beauty but also for producing world-class coffee. The isle has many attractions to entice travelers and is a haven for all with inclination towards historically and archaeologically important sites. Consider traveling to Kona in fall, as the city comes alive with a number of festivals during this time. The months of October and November are particularly great to visit. The Ironman World Championship is held in October. This is a unique championship for all the sports lovers. It offers them opportunity to take part in a grueling, yet amazing competition, comprising of 26.2-mile marathon run, 112-mile bike race and a 2.4-mile swimming. In November, you will get opportunity to attend the month-long Kona Coffee Festival.

Kona can be visited year-round because of its temperate weather. The three national parks in the city are prime attractions. There is a national park with live as well as active volcanic eruptions. Tourists come in hordes at this park to see the Halemaumau Crater. The Hapuna Beach State Park is also great to visit. It is home to a crescent-shaped beach encircled by coco palms and pure white sands. It looks quite amazing. Punalu'u, a black-sand beach, should also be visited. Here you will find endangered sea turtles species coming for rest. Take the help of our Kona City Guide to see some of the other places on interest. These include Hulihee Palace, Mokuaikaua Church, Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area, Hualalai, Honokohau Settlement and Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park, Keauhou Holua Slide and Hale Halawai O Holualoa.

The best time to hit the island is during winter months that extend between November and March. The weather is pleasant and offers an amicable environ to relish the breeze, seas, shore and other attractions in the city. The clear skies during this period provide the tourists a great opportunity to view constellations. It’s an amazing experience here. Home to a consortium of observatories, Hawaii Islands is considered to be among the premium locations in the world for viewing stars.

Amongst the top eating joints in the city, the most popular ones include Kona Brewing Company, Da Poke Shack, Big Island Grill, Splashers Grill‎, Bongo Ben's Island Cafe, Basik Acai, Krua Thai Cuisine, Killer Tacos, Huggo's, You Make the Roll, and Queen K Tesoro. However, whatever you eat at these restaurants, your dining will never be complete unless you have a cup of Kona coffee. It’s a must for every visitor and surely a perfect way to finish your awesome meals.

United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Hawaiian Airlines connect the island of Kona with mainland United States. American Airlines, Lufthansa, and Alitalia offer flights to several European cities from the island of Kona.

Travelers can easily find cheap hotels in Kona. Some of the neighborhoods that offer discounted accommodation include Palani Road, Alii Drive, Ehukai Street, and Kaupulehu Drive.