Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles (KOA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SY8502
SY Sun Country
738
12:10 PM
HST
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CM1338cs
CM Copa
7M9
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4424cs
AZ ITA
7M9
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AC3878cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AV2256cs
AV avianca
B39M
1:05 PM
HST
9:35 PM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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UA2372+4
UA United
B39M
1:15 PM
HST
9:44 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AA246
AA American
A21N
1:22 PM
HST T1
9:49 PM
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
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QR3305cs
QR Qatar
B38M
2:39 PM
HST
11:10 PM
PDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS561+2
AS Alaska
7M9
4:44 PM
HST
1:09 AM+1
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA58+3
AA American
32Q
9:17 PM
HST
5:35 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
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DL486+4
DL Delta
A21N
10:07 PM
HST T2
6:25 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
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AM3852cs
AM Aeromexi
32Q
10:07 PM
HST
6:25 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
M T W T F S S
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UA1719+1
UA United
753
10:15 PM
HST
6:32 AM+1
PDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
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AZ4396cs
AZ ITA
753
10:18 PM
HST
6:45 AM+1
PDT
5h 27m
M T W T F S S
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SY8501
SY Sun Country
738
8:30 AM
PDT T1
11:10 AM
HST
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ4434cs
AZ ITA
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T7
11:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3903cs
AC Air Canada
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T7
11:50 AM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA246
AA American
A21N
9:06 AM
PDT TB
11:45 AM
HST
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2373+3
UA United
B39M
9:10 AM
PDT T7
12:00 PM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS560+1
AS Alaska
7M9
9:20 AM
PDT T6
12:16 PM
HST
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
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DL311+6
DL Delta
32Q
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:43 PM
HST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AM3819cs
AM Aeromexi
A21N
2:59 PM
PDT T2
5:43 PM
HST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AF2798cs
AF Air France
A21N
2:59 PM
PDT T2
5:43 PM
HST
5h 44m
M T W T F S S
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VS1788cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA59+2
AA American
21N
3:07 PM
PDT T4
6:59 PM
HST
6h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AF2550cs
AF Air France
32Q
4:45 PM
PDT T2
7:20 PM
HST
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
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UA1718+3
UA United
753
5:10 PM
PDT T7
7:47 PM
HST
5h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AZ4435cs
AZ ITA
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3156cs
AC Air Canada
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1024cs
CM Copa
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles
6 carriers, 93 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines 93 Flights/wk 2,502 mi 5h 15m nonstop +3h ahead 30 1-stop hubs

KOA–LAX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: PD, QR 14 32Q, A21N 5h18-5h27 100% Oneworld PD, QR
UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, CM 14 753, B39M 5h17-5h29 100% Star Alliance AC, AV, AZ, CM
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR 7 7M9 5h25 100% Oneworld HA, QR
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM 7 A21N 5h18 100% SkyTeam AM
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 5h15 100%
WN Southwest Airlines 0 100%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA, AM
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
753 Boeing 757-300 – AZ, UA
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AC, AS, AZ, CM
A21N Airbus A321neo – AA, DL
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – QR
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AV, UA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + AS (21 flights/wk, 48%)
Star Alliance: UA (14 flights/wk, 32%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 16%)
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (2 flights/wk, 5%)
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 LAX direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
14
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
13
flights
Sun
14
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
14
Nonstop flights
93
Outbound / wk
104
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,028
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.

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
Metric KOA→LAX OGG→LAX HNL→LAX
Distance from KOA 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 16 32
Weekly flights 93 186 359
Flight time 5h 15m 4h 42m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
2,502 mi / 4,026 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 15m to 5h 31m.
Getting from LAX

LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.

Los Angeles Climate

Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.

Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.

KOA–LAX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance2,502 mi / 4,026 km
Flight time5h 15m to 5h 31m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights93 out / 104 return
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 5h 15m to 5h 31m. The route covers 2,502 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. Plus 8 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 93 nonstop flights per week from KOA to LAX. The return direction has about 104 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SAC, OAK, BFI, SLC, YVR, YYC, AUS, TUL, ANC, DFW, ORD, LAS, RDU, EWR, OGG, PHX, NAN, NRT, DEN, LIH, HNL, SJC, SEA, KIX, SFO, SAN, AKL, SMF, PDX and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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 LAX

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 93 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KOA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to LAX ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 93 weekly flights outbound and 104 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).