Kailua-Kona to Santa Ana (KOA–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

KOA Airport Page →
2,528 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LAX Los Angeles 7h 25m AAACAM → AADLEJM Los Angeles (LAX) to Santa Ana flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 31m ASWN → WN Sacramento (SMF) to Santa Ana flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 36m ACASAV → ACASBA San Francisco (SFO) to Santa Ana flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 55m AA → AAASF9 Phoenix (PHX) to Santa Ana flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 45m WN → DLEJAF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to Santa Ana flights
SEA Seattle 9h 33m ASDLQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Santa Ana flights
DEN Denver 10h 7m UA → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Santa Ana flights
SJC San Jose 12h 47m ASLXJ → EJAWN San Jose (SJC) to Santa Ana flights
PDX Portland 18h 33m AS → ASFI Portland (PDX) to Santa Ana flights
SLC Salt Lake City ~9h 27m → AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Santa Ana flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kailua-Kona to Santa Ana
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2,528 mi 4h 56m nonstop +3h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between KOA and SNA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Santa Ana (SNA) Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to SNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
LAX ~7h 25m SMF ~7h 31m SFO ~7h 36m PHX ~7h 55m LAS ~8h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
418
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 → SNA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
63%
Return
SNA → KOA
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → SNA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric KOA→SNA OGG→SNA
Distance from KOA – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 4h 56m 4h 15m
Departure OTP 68% –
Kahului (OGG) to Santa Ana flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Santa Ana is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 9:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 56m gate to gate.
Facts

KOA–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Flight time4h 56m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 4h 56m gate to gate. The route covers 2,528 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco.
Santa Ana is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from SNA to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG. 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 SNA

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

KOA to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to SNA is about 4 hours 56 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,528 miles (4,067 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG).