Kailua-Kona to Kahului (KOA–OGG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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84 mi airlines 37/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 3h ago
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HA1039
HA Hawaiian
717
9:19 AM
HST
9:55 AM
HST
0h 36m
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HA1149
HA Hawaiian
717
10:57 AM
HST
11:33 AM
HST
0h 36m
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HA1259
HA Hawaiian
717
1:40 PM
HST
2:17 PM
HST
0h 37m
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WN2526
WN Southwest
7M8
1:55 PM
HST
2:40 PM
HST
0h 45m
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WN3481
WN Southwest
7M8
2:55 PM
HST
3:40 PM
HST
0h 45m
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9X9641
9X Southern Airways
C208
8:30 PM
HST
9:33 PM
HST
1h 3m
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HA1030
HA Hawaiian
717
11:10 AM
HST
11:46 AM
HST
0h 36m
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HA1140
HA Hawaiian
717
1:00 PM
HST
1:37 PM
HST
0h 37m
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WN2332
WN Southwest
7M8
1:50 PM
HST
2:30 PM
HST
0h 40m
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HA960
HA Hawaiian
2:14 PM
HST
2:48 PM
HST
0h 34m
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HA1250
HA Hawaiian
717
2:45 PM
HST
3:22 PM
HST
0h 37m
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WN4110
WN Southwest
7M8
2:50 PM
HST
3:30 PM
HST
0h 40m
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HA932
HA Hawaiian
7:57 PM
HST
11:25 AM+1
HST
15h 28m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kailua-Kona to Kahului
3 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 84 mi 0h 36m nonstop 22 1-stop hubs

KOA–OGG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Southern Airways Express lead the route. The flight covers 84 miles in approximately 0h 36m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–OGG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 21 717 0h36-0h37 89%
WN Southwest Airlines 14 7M8 0h45 89%
9X Southern Airways Express 2 C208 1h03 89%
Aircraft on this route
717 Boeing 717 – HA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
C208 Cessna 208 Caravan – 9X
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9X + HA + WN (37 flights/wk, 100%)
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 OGG direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to OGG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
317
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 → OGG
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
100%
Return
OGG → KOA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → OGG delays →

Other ways to reach Kahului from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Kahului International Airport.
Metric KOA→OGG MUE→OGG ITO→OGG
Distance from KOA 31 mi 65 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 2
Weekly flights 37 14 8
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 45m 0h 40m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Kahului International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kahului is 0 hours the same as Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · OGG: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 6:00 PM in Kahului.
Distance & Flight Time
84 mi / 135 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m to 1h 3m.

KOA–OGG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Kahului route.
Route details
Distance84 mi / 135 km
Flight time0h 36m to 1h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: OGG
IATA / ICAOOGG / PHOG
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to OGG flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Kahului International Airport take approximately 0h 36m to 1h 3m. The route covers 84 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Southern Airways Express, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from KOA to OGG. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LIH, MUE, VNY, OAK, ONT, HNL, LAS, PHX, SJC, SLC, DFW, ORD, PDX, DEN, SFO, LAX, YVR, SEA, SMF, YYC, SAN and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from OGG to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MUE, ITO and HNM. 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 OGG

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Kahului International Airport (OGG) are connected by nonstop service from Southern Airways Express, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KOA to OGG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to OGG ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes to 1 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 84 miles (135 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LIH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Waimea (Kamuela) (MUE), Hilo (ITO) and Hana (HNM).