Kailua-Kona to Minneapolis (KOA–MSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KOA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between KOA and MSP. Nearest airports to KOA with scheduled service: Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL, 163 mi) · Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE, 31 mi) · Hilo International Airport (ITO, 65 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 9h 34m UA → AFCMDL Denver (DEN) to Minneapolis flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 9h 40m ASCPTJL → DLVS Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Minneapolis flights
LAS Las Vegas 9h 53m WN → AFDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Minneapolis flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h AAACAM → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis flights
SEA Seattle 10h 11m ASDLQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Minneapolis flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 32m ACASAV → AFDLSY San Francisco (SFO) to Minneapolis flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 55m AA → AAAFAM Phoenix (PHX) to Minneapolis flights
PDX Portland 12h 29m AS → AFAMAS Portland (PDX) to Minneapolis flights
SMF Sacramento 16h 37m ASWN → AFDLKE Sacramento (SMF) to Minneapolis flights
SAN San Diego 20h 31m AS → AFDLKE San Diego (SAN) to Minneapolis flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kailua-Kona to Minneapolis
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to MSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
DEN ~9h 34m HNL ~9h 40m LAS ~9h 53m LAX ~10h 0m SJC ~10h 7m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
729
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 → MSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
MSP → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → MSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Minneapolis from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Metric KOA→MSP HNL→MSP
Distance from KOA – 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 21
Departure OTP 100% –
Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Minneapolis flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Minneapolis is 5 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · MSP: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 11:00 PM in Minneapolis.
Getting from MSP

Metro Blue Line from T1-Lindbergh to downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse/Hennepin) takes 25–28 minutes ($2.50). T2-Humphrey has its own Blue Line stop. Trains run frequently 5am–1am. Taxis from T1 to downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40; to St. Paul $30–45.Ride-hail pickup is on the ground level outside baggage claim. Rental car center is connected to T1 via the tram system. Mall of America (Bloomington) is 13 minutes by Blue Line; useful if connecting to suburban destinations. MSP is unusually well-integrated with regional transit for a US airport.

Minneapolis Climate

Humid continental climate. One of the coldest major hub airports in the United States. Winters are severe (−15 to −2°C, November–March) with heavy snow and extreme cold snaps. Delta's de-icing operation at MSP is among the largest in the US, but heavy blizzards cause ground stops and cascading delays. Wind chill below −30°C occurs multiple times each winter.

Summers are warm and pleasant (22–30°C) with occasional severe thunderstorms in June–August. Spring brings tornado risk in the broader region. MSP has a strong snow operations record. Cancellations happen, but the airport manages heavy snowfall better than many eastern hubs. Pack serious winter gear from November through March.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KOA–MSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Minneapolis route.
Route details
Time difference+5 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: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to MSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Daniel K. Inouye and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Minneapolis is 5 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Daniel K. Inouye and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).