Kailua-Kona to Chicago (KOA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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4,208 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 9h 44m AQASCPT → UA Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago flights
OGG Kahului 9h 57m ASJLQF → UA Kahului (OGG) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 10h 16m UA → AAACAY Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 25m AA → AAACAY Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 31m AAACAM → AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 39m ACASAV → AAACAY San Francisco (SFO) to Chicago flights
SEA Seattle 10h 51m ASDLQR → AAAFAS Seattle (SEA) to Chicago flights
SMF Sacramento 11h 23m ASWN → AAACLH Sacramento (SMF) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 11h 27m WN → AAACAV Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
PDX Portland 11h 52m AS → AAACAS Portland (PDX) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kailua-Kona to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 4,208 mi 8h 1m nonstop +5h ahead

KOA–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 4,208 miles in 8h 1m.

Also explore KOA Routes ORD Routes KOA Live Flights ORD Live Flights KOA Delays ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Kailua-Kona flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop KOA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 0 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
HNL ~9h 44m OGG ~9h 57m DEN ~10h 16m PHX ~10h 25m LAX ~10h 31m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
943
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 → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
47%
Return
ORD → KOA
26%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
26%
Arriving
72%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric KOA→ORD OGG→ORD HNL→ORD
Distance from KOA – 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 5
Weekly flights – 1 7
Flight time 8h 1m 7h 50m 8h 5m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Kahului (OGG) to Chicago flights · Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 11:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
4,208 mi / 6,771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 1m gate to gate.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KOA–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance4,208 mi / 6,771 km
Flight time8h 1m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
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: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 8h 1m gate to gate. The route covers 4,208 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from KOA to ORD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 8h 1m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Kahului and Denver.
Chicago is 5 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from ORD to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and 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.

Flights from KOA to ORD

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

KOA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to ORD is about 8 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,208 miles (6,771 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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