Waimea (Kamuela) to Kailua-Kona (MUE–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9X640
9X Southern Airways
CNC
7:24 PM
HST
7:52 PM
HST
0h 28m
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9X641
9X Southern Airways
CNC
8:29 PM
HST
9:00 PM
HST
0h 31m
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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 1 hub
OGG Kahului 4h 32m 9X → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Waimea (Kamuela) to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 31 mi 0h 28m nonstop

MUE–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southern Airways Express leads the route. The flight covers 31 miles in approximately 0h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore MUE Routes KOA Routes MUE Live Flights KOA Live Flights KOA Delays
All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to Waimea (Kamuela) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MUE–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9X Southern Airways Express 7 CNC 0h28 – – –
Aircraft on this route
CNC Cessna Caravan (Single Turboprop) – 9X
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9X (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, MUE to KOA 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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MUE to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
OGG ~4h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
12
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
MUE → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → MUE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Waimea (Kamuela)

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric MUE→KOA OGG→KOA LNY→KOA
Distance from MUE – 79 mi 99 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 7 1
Weekly flights 7 55 –
Flight time 0h 28m 0h 34m 0h 27m
Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights · Lanai City (LNY) to Kailua-Kona flights · Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of MUE with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kailua-Kona is 0 hours the same as Waimea (Kamuela).
MUE: HST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Waimea (Kamuela), it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
31 mi / 49 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

MUE–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Waimea (Kamuela) to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance31 mi / 49 km
Flight time0h 28m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MUE
Full nameWaimea Kohala Airport
IATA / ICAOMUE / PHMU
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation2,671 ft / 814 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 MUE to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Waimea Kohala Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 0h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 31 miles.
1 airline operates flights from MUE to KOA: Southern Airways Express.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kahului.
Yes, return flights from KOA to MUE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG, LNY 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 MUE to KOA

Waimea Kohala Airport (MUE) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Southern Airways Express. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

MUE to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MUE to KOA is about 0 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 31 miles (49 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG), Lanai City (LNY) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).