Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles (KOA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | 753, 7M9 | 5h27-5h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 32Q | 5h18 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 7M8 | 5h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h31 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | B38M | 5h30 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AZ ITA Airways | 7 | 7M8 | 5h30 | SkyTeam | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 7 | 7M9 | 5h29 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 76W | 5h15 | SkyTeam | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 2 | 7M9 | 5h25 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 5h15 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 1 | 7M8 | 5h10 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Kailua-Kona
| 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% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
KOA: HST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 9:00 PM in Los Angeles.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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).