Brisbane to Kailua-Kona (BNE–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 2 hubs
SFO San Francisco 20h 13m AVLXUA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 33h 2m QFWS → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Brisbane to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-20h behind

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

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All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to Brisbane flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BNE to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
SFO ~20h 13m LAX ~33h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
87
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
BNE → KOA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
Return
KOA → BNE
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
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
-20h
Kailua-Kona is 20 hours behind Brisbane.
BNE: AEST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Brisbane, it's 10:00 PM (previous day) in Kailua-Kona.
Getting to BNE

The Airtrain runs from Brisbane CBD stations (Central, Roma Street, Fortitude Valley, South Brisbane) to the Domestic and International terminals in 20 minutes. Walk-up fare is AUD 22.30 from city stations. Pre-booking online drops the price to AUD 10.95-18.96. Two adults traveling together pay AUD 32 total, and kids under 14 ride free with a paying adult. Services run every 15 minutes during peak and every 30 minutes off-peak, from 05:04 to 22:04 weekdays (06:04 weekends).

Uber and Didi from the CBD cost AUD 25-45 plus a AUD 4.86 airport access fee. The ride takes 20 minutes outside peak. Standard taxis are more expensive at AUD 55-80 plus the same airport fee. If you are south of the river (South Bank, West End), take the Airtrain from South Brisbane station. Gold Coast passengers connect via Helensvale station.

Facts

BNE–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Brisbane to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Time difference-20 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BNE
Full nameBrisbane International Airport
IATA / ICAOBNE / YBBN
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Passengers/yr35.0M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 BNE to KOA flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Kailua-Kona is 20 hours behind Brisbane.
Yes, return flights from KOA to BNE 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 San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.