Kailua-Kona to Denver (KOA–DEN) — 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
SMF Sacramento 8h 17m ASWN → ACCMF9 Sacramento (SMF) to Denver flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 23m WN → ACCMF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Denver flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 35m AA → AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
SAN San Diego 8h 40m AS → ACASCM San Diego (SAN) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 46m ACASAV → ACAVF9 San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 55m AAACAM → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 8h 59m ASCPTJL → UA Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Denver flights
SEA Seattle 9h 34m ASDLQR → 8CAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Denver flights
OGG Kahului 12h 30m ASJLQF → UA Kahului (OGG) to Denver flights
PDX Portland 16h 13m AS → ASCMF9 Portland (PDX) to Denver flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kailua-Kona to Denver
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3,325 mi 6h 48m nonstop +4h ahead

KOA–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,325 miles in approximately 6h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps KOA Routes DEN Routes KOA Live Flights DEN Live Flights KOA Delays DEN Delays
All flights from Denver (DEN) Denver to Kailua-Kona flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 752 6h48 100% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOA to DEN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
SMF ~8h 17m LAS ~8h 23m PHX ~8h 35m SAN ~8h 40m SFO ~8h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
836
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
KOA → DEN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
DEN → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → DEN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric KOA→DEN OGG→DEN HNL→DEN
Distance from KOA – 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 7 10
Flight time 6h 48m 6h 22m 6h 39m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Kahului (OGG) to Denver flights · Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Denver is 4 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 10:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
3,325 mi / 5,351 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 48m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KOA–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Denver route.
Route details
Distance3,325 mi / 5,351 km
Flight time6h 48m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Denver International Airport take about 6h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 3,325 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KOA to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has daily 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 Sacramento, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DEN 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.
Denver is 4 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from DEN to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and HNL. 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 KOA to DEN

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to DEN is about 6 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,325 miles (5,351 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).