Turboprop
- Passengers6-9
- Flight time47 min
- Range1,800 km
- Guide priceUS$10,000 – US$11,000
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Private charter between Hilo and Kahului starts at US$10,000 aboard a turboprop.
We fly Hilo (ITO) ⇄ Kahului (OGG) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
Hilo and Kahului lie approximately 195 km apart (121 mi / 105 nm) on a direct routing.
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Chartering a private jet from Hilo to Kahului (and Kahului to Hilo) ranges from US$10,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. 4-6 seats and 2,180 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 47 min | 42 min – 52 min | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 40 min | 36 min – 44 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 47 min | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 46 min | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 40 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 40 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 39 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Hilo and Kahului? Primarily: flight distance and typical jet-stream winds, fuel costs at both ends, and the handling and parking fees charged at each airport. We confirm everything against real-time aircraft availability.
You can fly to or from any of these airports at each end; we match the most convenient to your trip:
Hilo, United States: Hilo International Airport.
Kahului, United States: Kahului International Airport and Lanai Airport.
| Hilo International Airport | Kahului International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PHTO / ITO | PHOG / OGG |
| Longest hard runway | 9,800 ft | 6,998 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 38 ft | 54 ft |
| Aircraft | Needs | Range | On this route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,800 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 350 Turboprop |
2,000 ft | 2,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 100EV Very Light Jet |
3,200 ft | 2,180 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation M2 Very Light Jet |
2,900 ft | 2,410 km | Non-stop |
| King Air 250 Turboprop |
3,000 ft | 2,900 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Caravan 208B Short-Field Turboprop |
1,500 ft | 1,980 km | Non-stop |
| De Havilland Twin Otter 400 Short-Field Turboprop |
1,200 ft | 1,480 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation CJ3+ Light Jet |
3,500 ft | 3,700 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Phenom 300E Light Jet |
3,278 ft | 3,650 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation XLS+ Midsize Jet |
4,200 ft | 3,900 km | Non-stop |
| Hawker 900XP Midsize Jet |
5,576 ft | 4,600 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 350 Super Midsize Jet |
4,930 ft | 5,926 km | Non-stop |
| Cessna Citation Longitude Super Midsize Jet |
4,900 ft | 6,400 km | Non-stop |
| Embraer Praetor 600 Super Midsize Jet |
4,692 ft | 7,220 km | Non-stop |
| Challenger 605 Heavy Jet |
5,440 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G450 Heavy Jet |
5,300 ft | 7,800 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 2000LXS Heavy Jet |
4,790 ft | 7,400 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 7500 Ultra Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 14,260 km | Non-stop |
| Bombardier Global 6000 Long Range Jet |
5,800 ft | 11,112 km | Non-stop |
| Gulfstream G650 Long Range Jet |
6,000 ft | 12,960 km | Non-stop |
| Falcon 8X Long Range Jet |
4,800 ft | 11,945 km | Non-stop |
Alternates within range: Rainshed Heliport (90 ft, 39 km) · Camp Pohakuloa Southeast Heliport · Camp Pohakuloa South (Lava Road) Heliport · Camp Pohakuloa West (Kulua Road) Heliport · Lanai Airport (5,001 ft, 55 km) · Kapalua Airport (3,000 ft, 26 km) · Hana Airport (3,606 ft, 45 km) · Brandt Field
Your aircraft is sourced from operators we have verified — licensing, insurance, maintenance history and crew ratings included.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Hilo–Kahului quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Hilo–Kahului runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
The 47 min airborne is uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Demand on Hilo–Kahului comes from corporate trips and getaways in equal measure — a domestic route where private charter pays off in time and privacy.
Budget US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 47 min in the air over 195 km (121 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
This sector is mainly served by Turboprop, Very Light Jet. We lead with a turboprop for the best balance of cost, cabin and range.
Yes — we handle last-minute Hilo–Kahului charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Absolutely — pets travel in the cabin with you on this route; just tell us the details when you ask for a quote.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
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