Seattle to Kailua-Kona (SEA–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS504
AS Alaska
7M8
10:00 AM
MDT
1:39 PM
HST
6h 39m
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AS204
AS Alaska
73J
10:00 AM
MDT
1:33 PM
HST
6h 33m
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AS182
AS Alaska
7M8
10:08 AM
MDT
1:39 PM
HST
6h 31m
M T W T F S S
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AS238
AS Alaska
73H
1:21 PM
MDT
4:50 PM
HST
7h 29m
M T W T F S S
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AS323
AS Alaska
73J
2:06 PM
MDT
5:31 PM
HST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AF2639
AF Air France
752
3:20 PM
MDT TA
7:39 PM
HST
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
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AF2093
AF Air France
752
3:25 PM
MDT
6:38 PM
HST
6h 13m
M T W T F S S
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DL340
DL Delta
752
3:25 PM
MDT TA
6:38 PM
HST
6h 13m
M T W T F S S
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AS200
AS Alaska
B39M
8:26 PM
MDT
12:16 AM+1
HST
7h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AS218
AS Alaska
73J
7:45 AM
HST
4:49 PM
MDT
6h 4m
M T W T F S S
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AS205
AS Alaska
7M9
10:33 AM
HST
7:37 PM
MDT
6h 4m
M T W T F S S
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DL485
DL Delta
752
8:55 PM
HST T2
5:46 AM+1
MDT
5h 51m
M T W T F S S
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AS259
AS Alaska
B39M
9:17 PM
HST
6:15 AM+1
MDT
5h 58m
M T W T F S S
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Seattle to Kailua-Kona
3 carriers, 51 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 51 Flights/wk 2,689 mi 6h 13m nonstop -4h behind 25 1-stop hubs

SEA–KOA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Air France and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,689 miles in approximately 6h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SEA–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 36 73H, 73J, 7M8, B39M 6h25-7h50 94% Oneworld
AF Air France 8 752 6h13-6h19 94% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 7 752 6h13 94% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
752 Boeing 757-200 – AF, DL
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AS
B39MAS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (36 flights/wk, 71%)
SkyTeam: AF + DL (15 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SEA to KOA direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,034
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SEA → KOA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → SEA
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. SEA delays → KOA delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Seattle.
SEA: MDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 2:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,689 mi / 4,327 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 13m to 7h 50m.
Getting to SEA

Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).

Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.

SEA–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Seattle to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,689 mi / 4,327 km
Flight time6h 13m to 7h 50m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights51 out / 28 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
Passengers/yr52.6M
Elevation433 ft / 132 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SEA to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 6h 13m to 7h 50m. The route covers 2,689 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 51 nonstop flights per week from SEA to KOA. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, ONT, LIH, MLB, SAT, RDU, IAD, YVR, SMF, HNL, PDX, OGG, SLC, SFO, PHX, SJC, LAS, LAX, ANC, DEN, SAN, EWR, DFW, ORD and YYC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Seattle.
Yes, return flights from KOA to SEA 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 SEA to KOA

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to KOA ranges from 6 hours 13 minutes to 7 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,689 miles (4,327 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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