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

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2,502 mi airlines 68/wk
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Flight Schedule 34 flights Verified 32m ago
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SY8502
SY Sun Country
738
12:10 PM
HST
8:25 PM
PDT
5h 15m
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WN1891
WN Southwest
7M8
12:20 PM
HST
8:30 PM
PDT
5h 10m
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CM1338
CM Copa
7M9
1:25 PM
HST
9:54 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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UA2372
UA United
7M9
1:25 PM
HST
9:54 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AV2256
AV avianca
B38M
2:08 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 30m
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AZ4424
AZ ITA
7M8
2:08 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 30m
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AC3878
AC Air Canada
7M8
2:08 PM
HST
9:38 PM
PDT
5h 30m
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AS561
AS Alaska
7M9
3:53 PM
HST
12:24 AM+1
PDT
5h 31m
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AA58
AA American
32Q
9:17 PM
HST T1
5:35 AM+1
PDT
5h 18m
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DL486
DL Delta
76W
10:15 PM
HST
6:30 AM+1
PDT
5h 15m
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UA1719
UA United
753
10:18 PM
HST
6:45 AM+1
PDT
5h 27m
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HA4810
HA Hawaiian
7M9
11:27 PM
HST
7:52 AM+1
PDT
5h 25m
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WN2125
WN Southwest
B38M
8:00 AM
PDT T1
10:55 AM
HST
5h 55m
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AC3903
AC Air Canada
7M9
8:25 AM
PDT T8
12:33 PM
HST
6h 8m
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UA2373
UA United
B39M
8:25 AM
PDT T8
11:33 AM
HST
6h 8m
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
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AZ4434
AZ ITA
B38M
8:45 AM
PDT T7
12:53 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AV2257
AV avianca
7M9
9:00 AM
PDT T7
12:08 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AS9840
AS Alaska
B38M
9:22 AM
PDT T6
11:41 AM
HST
5h 19m
M T W T F S S
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HA7560
HA Hawaiian
7M8
9:26 AM
PDT T6
12:19 PM
HST
5h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AS560
AS Alaska
7M8
9:26 AM
PDT T6
12:19 PM
HST
5h 53m
M T W T F S S
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AM3819
AM Aeromexi
76W
2:37 PM
PDT T3
6:30 PM
HST
5h 53m
M T W T F S S
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DL311
DL Delta
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
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AF2151
AF Air France
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AF2798
AF Air France
76W
2:59 PM
PDT T3
5:47 PM
HST
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
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AA247
AA American
A21N
3:07 PM
PDT T4
5:59 PM
HST
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AA59
AA American
21N
3:07 PM
PDT T4
6:59 PM
HST
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
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AS310
AS Alaska
7M9
4:56 PM
PDT T6
7:46 PM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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HA4905
HA Hawaiian
7M9
4:56 PM
PDT T6
7:46 PM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA1718
UA United
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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CM1024
CM Copa
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AC3107
AC Air Canada
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AC3081
AC Air Canada
7M9
5:10 PM
PDT T7
8:18 PM
HST
6h 8m
M T W T F S S
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AC3156
AC Air Canada
753
5:25 PM
PDT T7
8:12 PM
HST
5h 47m
M T W T F S S
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Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles
11 carriers, 68 flights/week nonstop.
11 Airlines 68 Flights/wk 2,502 mi 5h 10m nonstop +3h ahead 22 1-stop hubs

KOA–LAX is served by 11 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 5h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 22 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
UA United Airlines 14 753, 7M9 5h27-5h29 60% Star Alliance
AA American Airlines 7 32Q 5h18 60% Oneworld
AC Air Canada 7 7M8 5h30 60% Star Alliance
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 5h31 60% Oneworld
AV avianca 7 B38M 5h30 60% Star Alliance
AZ ITA Airways 7 7M8 5h30 60% SkyTeam
CM Copa Airlines 7 7M9 5h29 60% Star Alliance
DL Delta Air Lines 7 76W 5h15 60% SkyTeam
HA Hawaiian Airlines 2 7M9 5h25 60%
SY Sun Country Airlines 2 738 5h15 60%
WN Southwest Airlines 1 7M8 5h10 60%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AA
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
753 Boeing 757-300 – UA
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC, AZ, WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, CM, HA, UA
B38MAV
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + AV + CM + UA (35 flights/wk, 51%)
Oneworld: AA + AS (14 flights/wk, 21%)
SkyTeam: AZ + DL (14 flights/wk, 21%)
Unaffiliated: HA + SY + WN (5 flights/wk, 7%)
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
9
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
11
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
68
Outbound / wk
111
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,174
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 → LAX
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
92%
Return
LAX → KOA
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → LAX delays →

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 11 10 21
Weekly flights 68 113 268
Flight time 5h 10m 5h 9m 4h 30m
Departure OTP 60%
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 10m 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 10m to 5h 31m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)11
Weekly flights68 out / 111 return
1-stop connections22 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 10m to 5h 31m. The route covers 2,502 miles.
There are approximately 68 nonstop flights per week from KOA to LAX. The return direction has about 111 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, BFI, LIH, SLC, OGG, PHX, LAS, YYC, DEN, SFO, YVR, HNL, SEA, DFW, SJC, SMF, SAN, AKL, PDX, ORD, BNE and ANC. 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, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, avianca, ITA Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 68 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 10 minutes to 5 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 68 weekly flights outbound and 111 return, totaling 179 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).