Kailua-Kona to Waimea (Kamuela) (KOA–MUE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kailua-Kona to Waimea (Kamuela)
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 31 mi 0h 31m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

KOA–MUE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southern Airways Express leads the route. The flight covers 31 miles in approximately 0h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–MUE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9X Southern Airways Express 7 CNC 0h31 89% – –
Aircraft on this route
CNC Cessna Caravan (Single Turboprop) – 9X
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9X (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOA to MUE direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to MUE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
OGG ~12h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
17
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 → MUE
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Return
MUE → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Waimea (Kamuela) from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Waimea Kohala Airport.
Metric KOA→MUE OGG→MUE
Distance from KOA – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 14
Flight time 0h 31m 0h 52m
Departure OTP 89% –
Kahului (OGG) to Waimea (Kamuela) flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Waimea Kohala Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Waimea (Kamuela) is 0 hours the same as Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · MUE: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 6:00 PM in Waimea (Kamuela).
Distance & Flight Time
31 mi / 49 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 31m.
Facts

KOA–MUE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Waimea (Kamuela) route.
Route details
Distance31 mi / 49 km
Flight time0h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: MUE
Full nameWaimea Kohala Airport
IATA / ICAOMUE / PHMU
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,671 ft / 814 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to MUE flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Waimea Kohala Airport take approximately 0h 31m. The route covers 31 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southern Airways Express.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KOA to MUE. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MUE to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG. 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 MUE

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) are connected by nonstop service from Southern Airways Express. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOA to MUE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to MUE ranges from 0 hours 31 minutes. The route covers a distance of 31 miles (49 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via OGG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG).