Carlsbad to Kailua-Kona (CLD–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,553 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
SFO San Francisco 8h 37m UA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 29m AAEJAPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 26h 8m EJMXE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 29h 45m UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
OAK Oakland ~7h 48m XE → KAI Oakland (OAK) to Kailua-Kona flights
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Carlsbad to Kailua-Kona
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,553 mi 5h 40m nonstop -3h behind

CLD–KOA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CLD to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
OAK ~7h 48m SFO ~8h 37m PHX ~10h 29m LAS ~26h 8m DEN ~29h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
59
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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
CLD → KOA
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
63%
Return
KOA → CLD
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Carlsbad

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric CLD→KOA SAN→KOA SNA→KOA
Distance from CLD – 28 mi 51 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 2
Weekly flights ~1 7 1
Flight time 5h 40m 6h 3m 5h 36m
San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Kailua-Kona flights · Ontario (ONT) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLD with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Carlsbad.
CLD: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Carlsbad, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

CLD–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Carlsbad to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Flight time5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLD
Full nameMcClellan-Palomar Airport
IATA / ICAOCLD / KCRQ
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation331 ft / 101 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 CLD to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 5h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 2,553 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Carlsbad.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, SNA and ONT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from CLD to KOA

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CLD to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLD to KOA is about 5 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,553 miles (4,108 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).