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

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2,607 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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AS252+1
AS Alaska
73J
8:00 AM
PDT
10:55 AM
HST
5h 55m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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AS253+1
AS Alaska
7M9
11:58 AM
HST
8:35 PM
PDT
5h 37m
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M T W T F S S
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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 7h 33m ASFJKE → AQASFGR Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
SMF Sacramento 7h 40m ASWN → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
OGG Kahului 7h 48m AS → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 7h 52m AFAMAS → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 13m ACASAV → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
OAK Oakland 8h 54m ASBAWN → KAI Oakland (OAK) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 54m AAAFAM → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h ASDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 10h 53m ASCMF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 11h 46m AAASPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Portland to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,607 mi 5h 55m nonstop -3h behind

PDX–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,607 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to Portland flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PDX–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 73J 5h55 76% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (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, PDX 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 PDX to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
HNL ~7h 33m SMF ~7h 40m OGG ~7h 48m SEA ~7h 52m SFO ~8h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
600
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
PDX → KOA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → PDX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PDX delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

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 1 6
Weekly flights 7 64
Flight time 5h 55m 5h 31m
Departure OTP 76% –
Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of PDX with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Portland.
PDX: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Portland, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,607 mi / 4,196 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m gate to gate.
Facts

PDX–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Portland to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,607 mi / 4,196 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PDX
Full namePortland International Airport
IATA / ICAOPDX / KPDX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr17.3M
Elevation31 ft / 9 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 PDX to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Portland International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 5h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 2,607 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PDX to KOA: Alaska Airlines.
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 Daniel K. Inouye, Sacramento and Kahului.
Kailua-Kona is 3 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PDX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PDX to KOA is about 5 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,607 miles (4,196 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 Daniel K. Inouye, Sacramento and Kahului. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (SEA).