1 day on Big Island

[robinb]

how does one go about looking at smaller flights? Do you have a specific site you used?

Sorry, I don’t remember!

 

[Old Man Goofy Runner]

Mokulele is a smaller airline.
https://www.mokuleleairlines.com/our-fleet/

Unfortunately they do not go directly from Oahu to the big island.

 

[ngl]

Hi there,

We will be staying at Aulani for 7 nights. We own DVC, but this is our first Aulani trip (and I don't think we will get back often or maybe ever).

So we want to do a day trip to the big island. We will fly there and fly back all in one day (sleep at Aulani every night). Does anyone have a tour that they recommend to do this? It would be even better if the tour meets us at the airport on big island and takes us around to the big island sites (Volcanoes National Park is a must), because we have a ton of southwest points, so we would rather if the flight is not included in the tour price, since we can book the island hopper flight for free on points. But if it is really only possible with the flight booked as part of the tour, we can always save our SW points for another time.

Checking in to see if you did you trip yet? We are looking to do the same (1 day trip to Hawaii Volcanoes) so if you can recommend a tour company, I would appreciate it! Thanks in advance.

 

[pjacobi]

Since volcanic ash is very hazardous to airline engines, the Big Island airports can shut down and all flight are usually cancelled during an eruption. There's a very slight, but possible chance that your 1-day trip could be longer than one day!


-Paul

 

[crisi]

It would be a long day due to logistics. Depart 3 hours before flight time for traffic, check-in and security, time to collect car rental or find transportation, meals, and refueling the car. I would recommend doing it another trip so your not so anxious and feel rushed to see what you want to see in the limited amount of time.

Yeah, I'd do an overnight in Hilo if you are going to do it. Island hopping is NOT quick.