Hilo International Airport
PHTO, Hilo, HI
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (9,800 ft)
About 3 miles to downtown Hilo
Hilo International airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Hilo
Hilo International is a few minutes from downtown Hilo and about 45 minutes from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
- Main airport
- ITO / PHTO
- Elevation
- 38 ft
- Longest runway
- 08/26 (9,800 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Hilo
The airport has a 9,800-foot runway.
Hilo is the rainy, lush side of the Big Island and the gateway to the volcano.
Hilo Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Hilo
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Weather
Hilo is one of the wettest cities in the US; showers are common.
Volcano
Eruption activity changes; check park updates.
When Demand Peaks in Hilo
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- April
- The Merrie Monarch hula festival.
- Year-round
- Volcano visits.
Flight Times and Prices to Hilo
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to ITO for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet | Ultra-long-range jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 4,877 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 10 hr 10 min$126,000–$219,500 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 2,447 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 30 min$50,000–$77,000 | 5 hr 15 min$65,500–$113,500 |
| Miami (OPF) | 4,718 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 9 hr 50 min$122,000–$212,500 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 3,672 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 5 min$74,000–$113,000 | 7 hr 45 min$96,000–$167,500 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 4,165 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 45 min$108,500–$188,500 |
| Houston (HOU) | 3,775 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 8 hr 15 min$76,000–$116,000 | 7 hr 55 min$99,000–$171,500 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 2,317 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 10 min$47,500–$72,500 | 5 hr$62,000–$107,500 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2,662 mi | Needs fuel stop | Needs fuel stop | 5 hr 55 min$54,500–$83,000 | 5 hr 40 min$71,000–$123,000 |
Best Aircraft for Hilo
Choose a super-midsize or heavy jet from the West Coast.
Hilo Private Jet Questions
Which airport is closest to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park?
Hilo International (ITO), about 45 minutes away.
How long is a flight from Honolulu to Hilo?
About 45 min in a light jet.
