Auckland to Kailua-Kona (AKL–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 10h 19m NZ → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 39m LXNZUA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 18h 59m NZ → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
YVR Vancouver ~20h 52m NZ → Vancouver (YVR) to Kailua-Kona flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~23h 50m → Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Kailua-Kona flights
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Auckland to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-22h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AKL and KOA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
HNL ~10h 19m SFO ~18h 39m LAX ~18h 59m YVR ~20h 52m DFW ~23h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AKL → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → AKL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-22h
Kailua-Kona is 22 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 8:00 PM (previous day) in Kailua-Kona.
Facts

AKL–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Time difference-22 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to KOA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Kailua-Kona is 22 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from KOA to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.