Phoenix to Kailua-Kona (PHX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA American
A21N
2:58 PM
MST T4
5:59 PM
HST
6h 1m
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AA American
32Q
9:40 PM
HST T1
6:30 AM+1
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5h 50m
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Phoenix to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,857 mi 6h 1m nonstop -3h behind 26 1-stop hubs

PHX–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,857 miles in approximately 6h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 A21N 6h01 59% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
A21N – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, PHX 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 PHX to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
SCF ~7h 27m VNY ~7h 39m LIH ~8h 13m ONT ~8h 24m OAK ~8h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,069
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
PHX → KOA
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
Arriving
50%
Return
KOA → PHX
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHX delays → KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Phoenix.
PHX: MST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,857 mi / 4,597 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 1m.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

Facts

PHX–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,857 mi / 4,597 km
Flight time6h 1m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: PHX
Full namePhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 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 PHX to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 6h 1m. The route covers 2,857 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from PHX to KOA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, VNY, LIH, ONT, OAK, SAT, RDU, IAD, YYC, HNL, LAX, SMF, YVR, SAN, LAS, SFO, SLC, SJC, SEA, DEN, PDX, OGG, ANC, DFW, EWR and ORD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Phoenix.
Yes, return flights from KOA to PHX 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 PHX to KOA

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to KOA ranges from 6 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,857 miles (4,597 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.