Chicago to Kailua-Kona (ORD–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 4,208 mi 9h 13m nonstop -5h behind 25 1-stop hubs

ORD–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,208 miles in approximately 9h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore ORD Routes KOA Routes ORD Live Flights KOA Live Flights ORD Delays KOA Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 788 9h13 30% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
788 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 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, ORD to KOA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
MLB ~9h 49m VNY ~10h 17m SCF ~10h 30m SAT ~11h 5m ONT ~11h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,272
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
ORD → KOA
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
50%
Return
KOA → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays → KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
4,208 mi / 6,771 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 13m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance4,208 mi / 6,771 km
Flight time9h 13m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 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 ORD to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 9h 13m. The route covers 4,208 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to KOA. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, VNY, SCF, SAT, ONT, RDU, IAD, OGG, YYC, LAS, HNL, LAX, SAN, SMF, PDX, SFO, SJC, PHX, SEA, YVR, DEN, DFW, EWR, SLC and ANC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 5 hours behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from KOA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to KOA

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to KOA ranges from 9 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,208 miles (6,771 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.