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.
1 Flights/wk 4,735 mi 9h 1m nonstop -6h behind 17 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and KOA, connecting options are available through 17 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
17
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
MLB ~8h 42m VNY ~11h 28m IAD ~12h 6m SAT ~12h 14m SJC ~12h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
605
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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
RDU → KOA
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
Arriving
50%
Return
KOA → RDU
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. RDU delays → KOA delays →
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to KOA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MLB, VNY, IAD, SAT, SJC, SAN, SLC, YVR, LAS, SEA, DEN, SFO, ORD, EWR, DFW, LAX and PHX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 6 hours behind Raleigh/Durham.
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

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