Kailua-Kona to New Orleans (KOA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KOA Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 7 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between KOA and MSY. Nearest airports to KOA with scheduled service: Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE, 31 mi) · Hilo International Airport (ITO, 65 mi) · Hana Airport (HNM, 73 mi)
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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 7 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 10h 26m AAACAM → AFAMDL Los Angeles (LAX) to New Orleans flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 28m WN → MXWN Las Vegas (LAS) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 10h 35m UA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
SEA Seattle 11h 31m ASDLQR → ASQR Seattle (SEA) to New Orleans flights
PHX Phoenix 13h 30m AA → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to New Orleans flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 41m ACASAV → NZUAVA San Francisco (SFO) to New Orleans flights
SAN San Diego 22h 38m AS → WN San Diego (SAN) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kailua-Kona to New Orleans
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+5h ahead

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

Also explore KOA Routes MSY Routes KOA Live Flights MSY Live Flights KOA Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Kailua-Kona flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
LAX ~10h 26m LAS ~10h 28m DEN ~10h 35m SEA ~11h 31m PHX ~13h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
401
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 → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
MSY → KOA
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 11:00 PM in New Orleans.
Facts

KOA–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to New Orleans 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: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to MSY flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Denver.
New Orleans is 5 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from MSY to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.