Kailua-Kona to Salt Lake City (KOA–SLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,963 mi airlines 7/wk
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DL1498
DL Delta
763
7:40 PM
HST T2
5:37 AM+1
MDT
5h 57m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1539
DL Delta
76W
11:55 AM
MDT TM
2:53 PM
HST
6h 58m
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 Salt Lake City
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,963 mi 5h 57m nonstop +4h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

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, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–SLC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 7 763 5h57 89% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
763 Boeing 767-300 – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 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 SLC 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to SLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,000
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 → SLC
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
Arriving
51%
Return
SLC → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → SLC delays →

Other ways to reach Salt Lake City from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.
Metric KOA→SLC OGG→SLC HNL→SLC
Distance from KOA 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 5
Weekly flights 7 11 35
Flight time 5h 57m 5h 55m 6h 2m
Departure OTP 89%
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to Salt Lake City International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Salt Lake City is 4 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · SLC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 10:00 PM in Salt Lake City.
Distance & Flight Time
2,963 mi / 4,769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 57m.
Getting from SLC

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.

Salt Lake City Climate

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

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Salt Lake City route.
Route details
Distance2,963 mi / 4,769 km
Flight time5h 57m
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: SLC
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to SLC flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Salt Lake City International Airport take approximately 5h 57m. The route covers 2,963 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KOA to SLC. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, BFI, OAK, ONT, OGG, PHX, HNL, YVR, DEN, LAS, ORD, SMF, DFW, PDX, SJC, SFO, SEA, LAX, SAN and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Salt Lake City is 4 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from SLC 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 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 7 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 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 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).