Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (SBA–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SBA Airport Page →
2,430 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
SFO San Francisco 7h 36m ACCMLX → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 41m ACAVCM → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 45m EJAWN → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SAN San Diego 9h 16m AS → AS San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 9h 44m ASAYQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 11h AAPD → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 12h 44m UAWN → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
SMF Sacramento 17h 10m WN → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
PDX Portland 22h 30m AS → AS Portland (PDX) to Kailua-Kona flights
OAK Oakland 27h 39m EJAWN → KAI Oakland (OAK) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,430 mi 5h 14m nonstop -3h behind

SBA–KOA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to Santa Barbara flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SBA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
SFO ~7h 36m LAX ~7h 41m ONT ~8h 20m LAS ~8h 45m SAN ~9h 16m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
161
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
SBA → KOA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
60%
Return
KOA → SBA
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. SBA delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Santa Barbara

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric SBA→KOA LAX→KOA SNA→KOA
Distance from SBA – 88 mi 124 mi
Nonstop airlines – 21 2
Weekly flights – 135 1
Flight time 5h 14m 5h 33m 5h 36m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Kailua-Kona flights · Ontario (ONT) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of SBA 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 Santa Barbara.
SBA: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Barbara, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,430 mi / 3,911 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 14m gate to gate.
Facts

SBA–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,430 mi / 3,911 km
Flight time5h 14m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SBA
Full nameSanta Barbara Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSBA / KSBA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr1.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SBA to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 5h 14m gate to gate. The route covers 2,430 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Los Angeles and Harry Reid.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Santa Barbara.
Yes, return flights from KOA to SBA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX, SNA and ONT. 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 SBA to KOA

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SBA to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SBA to KOA is about 5 hours 14 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,430 miles (3,911 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Los Angeles and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).