Kailua-Kona to Salt Lake City (KOA–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
KOA–SLC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,963 miles in approximately 5h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 3 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Kailua-Kona
| Metric | KOA→SLC | OGG→SLC | HNL→SLC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from KOA | – | 84 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 11 | 37 |
| Flight time | 5h 57m | 5h 49m | 6h |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
KOA: HST · SLC: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 10:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
TRAX Green Line from the airport station (inside the terminal) to downtown Salt Lake City takes 18 minutes ($2.50). Direct service to Intermodal Hub, Temple Square, and University of Utah. Running 5am to 11pm.Ride-shares to downtown cost $15–25. Taxis are available. For ski resorts, ski resort shuttles and Canyon Transportation offer door-to-door service ($40–60 to Park City). Car rental is on-site. The terminal opened in 2020 and is a single, modern facility; efficient to navigate.
Semi-arid continental climate at 1,290m elevation. Winters (November–March) bring regular snow and inversions. Temperature inversions trap cold air and pollution in the Salt Lake Valley, producing dense fog that can close or delay flights for hours. Snow is frequent but usually manageable. Inversions are the real disruption risk.
Summers are hot and dry (32–38°C) with low humidity and good flying weather. Afternoon thunderstorms occur in July and August but are brief. Spring is windy. The Great Salt Lake creates localized weather effects including lake-effect snow on the north side of the Wasatch.
KOA–SLC Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from KOA to SLC
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
KOA to SLC Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from KOA to SLC ranges from 5 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,963 miles (4,769 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).