Kailua-Kona to Denver (KOA–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UA1759
UA United
772
7:35 PM
HST
6:09 AM+1
MDT
6h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1731
UA United
777
8:55 PM
HST
6:29 AM+1
MDT
6h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2002
UA United
752
9:50 PM
HST
8:44 AM+1
MDT
6h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3036
UA United
789
11:02 AM
MDT
2:05 PM
HST
7h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1758
UA United
772
12:56 PM
MDT
4:10 PM
HST
7h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2001
UA United
752
4:25 PM
MDT
8:21 PM
HST
7h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kailua-Kona to Denver
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 3,325 mi 6h 34m nonstop +4h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

KOA–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 3,325 miles in approximately 6h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 15 752, 772, 777 6h34-6h54 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
752 Boeing 757-200 – UA
772 Boeing 777-200 – UA
777 Boeing 777 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOA to DEN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,185
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.

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
100%
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 →

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 1
Weekly flights 15 8 14
Flight time 6h 34m 6h 25m 6h 45m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Denver International Airport.

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 34m to 6h 54m.
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.

KOA–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Denver route.
Route details
Distance3,325 mi / 5,351 km
Flight time6h 34m to 6h 54m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 9 return
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

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 approximately 6h 34m to 6h 54m. The route covers 3,325 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from KOA to DEN. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ONT, BFI, OAK, OGG, YYC, HNL, SLC, PHX, YVR, LAS, DFW, SJC, ORD, SFO, LIH, LAX, SEA, SAN, PDX, SMF and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KOA to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to DEN ranges from 6 hours 34 minutes to 6 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,325 miles (5,351 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 24 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via ONT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).