Nashville to Kailua-Kona (BNA–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Nashville to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BNA and KOA, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MLB ~9h 25m SAT ~10h 29m VNY ~10h 42m ONT ~11h 41m SCF ~11h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
797
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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
BNA → KOA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → BNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays → KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Kailua-Kona is 6 hours behind Nashville.
BNA: EDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 12:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Getting to BNA

No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.

Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.

Facts

BNA–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Nashville to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: BNA
Full nameNashville International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 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 BNA to KOA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, SAT, VNY, ONT, SCF, STL, OAK, RDU, SJC, IAD, PDX, SAN, LAS, SFO, SMF, PHX, SEA, DEN, ORD, LAX, DFW, EWR, SLC and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 6 hours behind Nashville.
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

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.