Minneapolis to Kailua-Kona (MSP–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 10h 9m DLKEVS → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 20m AFDLKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 10h 35m AFAMDL → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 10h 38m AFCADL → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 10h 52m AAAFAM → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 11h 10m AFAMAS → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 11h 32m ACAFCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
PDX Portland 16h 38m AFAMAS → AS Portland (PDX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SAN San Diego 18h 25m AFDLKE → AS San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights
SMF Sacramento 20h 2m AFDLVS → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Minneapolis to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSP to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
MLB ~9h 38m HNL ~10h 9m LAS ~10h 20m LAX ~10h 35m SFO ~10h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
740
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
MSP → KOA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
63%
Return
KOA → MSP
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays → KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 1:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 m
Destination: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSP to KOA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Harry Reid and Los Angeles.
Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind Minneapolis.
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 Daniel K. Inouye, Harry Reid and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.