Charter Honolulu to Hilo privately from US$10,000, about 1h 06m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
We fly Honolulu (HNL) ⇄ Hilo (ITO) in both directions, on the same aircraft and guide pricing.
As the crow flies, Honolulu to Hilo is roughly 349 kilometres — 217 miles, or 188 nautical miles.
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Chartering a private jet from Honolulu to Hilo (and Hilo to Honolulu) 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. With seating for 4-6, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 1h 06m | 59 min – 1h 13m | US$10,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 53 min | 48 min – 58 min | US$10,000 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 1h 06m | US$10,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 1h 03m | US$10,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 53 min | US$10,000 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 52 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 51 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
The return leg uses the same aircraft and guide pricing; timings may shift up to ±10% depending on winds.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
What determines the price between Honolulu and Hilo? 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.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Honolulu, United States: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, Kalaeloa Airport and Kawaihapai Airfield.
Hilo, United States: Hilo International Airport.
| Daniel K. Inouye International Airport | Hilo International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | PHNL / HNL | PHTO / ITO |
| Longest hard runway | 12,360 ft | 9,800 ft |
| Surface | ASPH-G | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 13 ft | 38 ft |
All 21 aircraft we quote for Honolulu to Hilo can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Daniel K. Inouye International Airport has 12,360 ft and Hilo International Airport 9,800 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. The leg is 349 km.
Alternates within range: Kalaeloa Airport (8,365 ft, 15 km) · Kawaihapai Airfield (9,007 ft, 40 km) · Seabase Pier Helipad · K3 Helipad Heliport (100 ft, 5 km) · Rainshed Heliport (90 ft, 39 km) · Camp Pohakuloa Southeast Heliport · Camp Pohakuloa South (Lava Road) Heliport · Camp Pohakuloa West (Kulua Road) Heliport
You speak to people, not chatbots. A response with real aircraft options is typically with you within the hour.
Choose your wheels-up time — Honolulu–Hilo runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Those 1h 06m are uninterrupted time — work, rest, or simply arrive ready.
Private jets access far more airports than commercial flights — reducing transfers and getting you closer to where you need to be.
The Honolulu to Hilo route is a popular domestic private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
As a guide, charter ranges US$10,000 – US$15,500 one-way — from a turboprop (Pilatus PC-12 NGX) at the lower end. Final pricing depends on dates, group size and availability.
About 1h 06m gate to gate over 349 km (217 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 Honolulu–Hilo 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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