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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA67
UA United
788
5:00 PM
HST
6:01 AM+1
CDT
8h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA66
UA United
788
11:15 AM
CDT T1
3:28 PM
HST
9h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Kailua-Kona to Chicago
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,208 mi 8h 1m nonstop +5h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

KOA–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,208 miles in approximately 8h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 788 8h01 100% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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 ORD direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,317
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 → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → KOA
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → ORD delays →

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 1 2
Weekly flights 1 7 14
Flight time 8h 1m 7h 52m 8h 8m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

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.
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.

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
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

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 approximately 8h 1m. The route covers 4,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from KOA to ORD. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BFI, ONT, OGG, YYC, DEN, YVR, SLC, PHX, HNL, LAS, SJC, DFW, PDX, SMF, LAX, SEA, SFO, SAN and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOA to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to ORD ranges from 8 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,208 miles (6,771 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via BFI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).