Hilo to Kailua-Kona (ITO–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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65 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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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 3 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 2h 27m AQASJL → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
OGG Kahului 5h 8m AS → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 15h 53m WN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hilo to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
65 mi 0h 33m nonstop

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps ITO Routes KOA Routes ITO Live Flights KOA Live Flights ITO Delays KOA Delays
All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to Hilo flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ITO to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
HNL ~2h 27m OGG ~5h 8m LAS ~15h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
37
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
ITO → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → ITO
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ITO delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Hilo

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric ITO→KOA MUE→KOA OGG→KOA
Distance from ITO – 45 mi 121 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 8
Weekly flights – 7 74
Flight time 0h 33m 0h 28m 0h 34m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Waimea (Kamuela) (MUE) to Kailua-Kona flights · Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights · Lanai City (LNY) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of ITO with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kailua-Kona is 0 hours the same as Hilo.
ITO: HST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hilo, it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
65 mi / 105 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 33m gate to gate.
Facts

ITO–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hilo to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance65 mi / 105 km
Flight time0h 33m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ITO
Full nameHilo International Airport
IATA / ICAOITO / PHTO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation38 ft / 12 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 ITO to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Hilo International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 0h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 65 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KOA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from KOA to ITO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MUE, OGG and LNY. 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 ITO to KOA

Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ITO to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ITO to KOA is about 0 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 65 miles (105 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waimea (Kamuela) (MUE), Kahului (OGG) and Lanai City (LNY).