Milwaukee to Kailua-Kona (MKE–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MKE Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MKE and KOA. Nearest airports to MKE with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 67 mi) · Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN, 74 mi) · Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 80 mi)
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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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 10h 28m UAWN UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 53m WN WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 56m AAASLXJ AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 12h 8m ASQR AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
SAN San Diego 24h 5m UAWN AS San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Milwaukee to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
275
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
MKE → KOA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MKE delays → KOA delays →

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric MKE→KOA ORD→KOA
Distance from MKE 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 76%
Airports within 200 miles of MKE with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 1:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.

MKE–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MKE
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MKE to KOA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind Milwaukee.
Yes, return flights from KOA to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).