Kailua-Kona to Hilo (KOA–ITO) — 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 3 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 2h 28m AQASCPT → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Hilo flights
OGG Kahului 4h 14m ASJLQF → AS Kahului (OGG) to Hilo flights
LAS Las Vegas ~13h 15m WN → Las Vegas (LAS) to Hilo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kailua-Kona to Hilo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
65 mi 0h 22m nonstop

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

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All flights from Hilo (ITO) Hilo to Kailua-Kona flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to ITO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
HNL ~2h 28m OGG ~4h 14m LAS ~13h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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 → ITO
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
67%
Return
ITO → KOA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → ITO delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Hilo from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Hilo International Airport.
Metric KOA→ITO OGG→ITO HNL→ITO
Distance from KOA – 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 9
Weekly flights – 6 234
Flight time 0h 22m 0h 38m 0h 36m
Departure OTP 67% – –
Kahului (OGG) to Hilo flights · Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Hilo flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Hilo International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 6:00 PM in Hilo.
Distance & Flight Time
65 mi / 105 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

KOA–ITO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Hilo route.
Route details
Distance65 mi / 105 km
Flight time0h 22m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: ITO
Full nameHilo International Airport
IATA / ICAOITO / PHTO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation38 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to ITO flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Hilo International Airport take about 0h 22m 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 and Kahului.
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 ITO

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

KOA to ITO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to ITO is about 0 hours 22 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 and Kahului. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).