New Orleans to Kailua-Kona (MSY–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSY Airport Page →
4,131 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by Antonov Company.
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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 10h 39m AFAMDL → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 40m MXWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 12h 4m ASAYQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 12h 32m ACF9UA → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 14h 38m NZUAVA → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
SAN San Diego 22h WN → AS San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 24h 28m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
AUS Austin ~10h 10m DLWN → JD Austin (AUS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SJC San Jose ~11h 17m MX → AS San Jose (SJC) to Kailua-Kona flights
PDX Portland ~11h 54m → AS Portland (PDX) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Kailua-Kona
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,131 mi 9h 23m nonstop -5h behind

MSY–KOA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
AUS ~10h 10m LAX ~10h 39m LAS ~10h 40m SJC ~11h 17m PDX ~11h 54m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
390
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
MSY → KOA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
84%
Return
KOA → MSY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 1:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
4,131 mi / 6,648 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 23m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance4,131 mi / 6,648 km
Flight time9h 23m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 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 MSY to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 9h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 4,131 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Seattle–Tacoma.
Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind New Orleans.
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 MSY to KOA

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSY to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to KOA is about 9 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,131 miles (6,648 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Seattle–Tacoma. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.