Raleigh/Durham to Kailua-Kona (RDU–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
4,735 mi 9h 1m nonstop -6h behind 25 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and KOA, connecting options are available through 25 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
580
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Kailua-Kona is 6 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 12:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
4,735 mi / 7,619 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 1m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance4,735 mi / 7,619 km
Flight time9h 1m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 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 RDU to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 9h 1m. The route covers 4,735 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, MYR, PDX, IAD, VNY, AUS, OAK, SNA, SAT, SJC, LAS, SMF, STL, BZN, SLC, EWR, DFW, ORD, YVR, SEA, SFO, DEN, SAN, PHX and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 6 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from KOA to RDU 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 RDU to KOA

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to KOA ranges from 9 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,735 miles (7,619 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via MLB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.