New York to Kailua-Kona (JFK–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 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 12h 33m ASDLKE → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 12h 36m AAAFAM → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 52m AAAFAT → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 12h 52m AAAFAM → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 13h 20m AFB6DL → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 13h 20m AAAFAT → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 13h 22m AFAMAS → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
AUS Austin 21h 3m AAAFAM → JD Austin (AUS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SMF Sacramento 21h 15m B6SQ → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
SAN San Diego 21h 41m AFASB6 → AS San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MLB ~9h 33m HNL ~12h 33m LAX ~12h 36m LAS ~12h 52m SFO ~12h 52m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
655
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
JFK → KOA
12%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
12%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → JFK
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from New York

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric JFK→KOA EWR→KOA
Distance from JFK – 21 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 12% –
Newark (EWR) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 12:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

Facts

JFK–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
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 JFK to KOA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Kailua-Kona is 6 hours behind New York.
Nearby alternatives include EWR. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newark (EWR).