Portland to Kailua-Kona (PDX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA6154
HA Hawaiian
7M9
7:45 AM
MDT
10:59 AM
HST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4877
HA Hawaiian
7M9
7:45 AM
MDT
10:59 AM
HST
6h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS252
AS Alaska
7M9
7:50 AM
MDT
11:18 AM
HST
7h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS1322
AS Alaska
7M9
1:19 PM
HST
9:58 PM
MDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4865
HA Hawaiian
7M8
1:19 PM
HST
9:58 PM
MDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS253
AS Alaska
7M8
1:19 PM
HST
9:58 PM
MDT
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Portland to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 15 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 15 Flights/wk 2,607 mi 6h 14m nonstop -4h behind 23 1-stop hubs

PDX–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,607 miles in approximately 6h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HA Hawaiian Airlines 8 7M9 6h14 83%
AS Alaska Airlines 7 7M9 7h28 83% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, HA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HA (8 flights/wk, 53%)
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PDX to KOA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PDX to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
725
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
PDX → KOA
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
89%
Return
KOA → PDX
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. PDX delays → KOA delays →

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Portland

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric PDX→KOA SEA→KOA
Distance from PDX 129 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 15 51
Flight time 6h 14m 6h 13m
Departure OTP 83%
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Portland.
PDX: MDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 2:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,607 mi / 4,196 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 14m to 7h 28m.

PDX–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,607 mi / 4,196 km
Flight time6h 14m to 7h 28m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights15 out / 15 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: PDX
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PDX to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 6h 14m to 7h 28m. The route covers 2,607 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 15 nonstop flights per week from PDX to KOA. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, VNY, ONT, SCF, OGG, LIH, IAD, ANC, HNL, SEA, YVR, SFO, SLC, SMF, SJC, LAS, LAX, SAN, EWR, PHX, DEN, DFW and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Portland.
Yes, return flights from KOA to PDX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SEA. 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 PDX to KOA

Portland International Airport (PDX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

PDX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to KOA ranges from 6 hours 14 minutes to 7 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,607 miles (4,196 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 30 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).