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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AS204+1
AS Alaska
7M9
10:17 AM
PDT
1:07 PM
HST
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2115
AF Air France
32Q
2:30 PM
PDT
5:35 PM
HST
6h 5m
M T W T F S S
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AF2639cs
AF Air France
32Q
2:30 PM
PDT TA
5:37 PM
HST
6h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2093
AF Air France
32Q
2:30 PM
PDT
5:37 PM
HST
6h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3410cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
3:25 PM
PDT TA
6:38 PM
HST
6h 13m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3338
QR Qatar
7M8
3:40 PM
PDT
6:55 PM
HST
6h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL340+4
DL Delta
32Q
3:45 PM
PDT TA
7:03 PM
HST
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2290cs
AF Air France
32Q
3:45 PM
PDT TB
7:03 PM
HST
6h 18m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3381
QR Qatar
7M9
4:27 PM
PDT
7:52 PM
HST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS238+1
AS Alaska
B39M
4:27 PM
PDT
7:52 PM
HST
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS200+3
AS Alaska
739
7:03 PM
PDT
10:27 PM
HST
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR3306cs
QR Qatar
739
7:03 PM
PDT
10:27 PM
HST
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS228
AS Alaska
7M9
8:00 AM
HST
4:58 PM
PDT
5h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS319
AS Alaska
B39M
8:00 AM
HST
4:59 PM
PDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
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AS205+1
AS Alaska
7M9
11:56 AM
HST
8:56 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL485+2
DL Delta
32Q
8:50 PM
HST
5:48 AM+1
PDT
5h 58m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS3409cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
752
8:55 PM
HST
5:46 AM+1
PDT
5h 51m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2068
QR Qatar
7M8
9:25 PM
HST
6:19 AM+1
PDT
5h 54m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS259+3
AS Alaska
7M9
10:07 PM
HST
7:02 AM+1
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Seattle to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 63 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 63 Flights/wk 2,689 mi 5h 50m nonstop -3h behind 35 1-stop hubs

SEA–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 2,689 miles in approximately 5h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 35 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 Also: QR 21 739, 7M9, B39M 5h50-6h25 77% Oneworld QR
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS 7 32Q 6h18 77% SkyTeam AF, VS
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – AF, DL
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS, QR
752 Boeing 757-200 – VS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – QR
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS, QR
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (21 flights/wk, 75%)
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 25%)
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
10
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
63
Outbound / wk
49
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SEA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
930
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Seattle.
SEA: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,689 mi / 4,327 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 50m to 6h 25m.
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 time5h 50m to 6h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights63 out / 49 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: SEA
IATA / ICAOSEA / KSEA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
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 5h 50m to 6h 25m. The route covers 2,689 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Plus 3 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 63 nonstop flights per week from SEA to KOA. The return direction has about 49 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through YVR, OAK, SBA, FAT, SCF, SNA, VNY, YYC, ONT, SLC, BZN, ANC, SAT, TUS, AUS, MLB, DFW, STL, ORD, RDU, IAD, EWR, HND, SJC, PDX, SMF, SFO, HNL, OGG, SAN, LAS, LAX, PHX, DEN and LIH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 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 Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SEA to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SEA to KOA ranges from 5 hours 50 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,689 miles (4,327 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 49 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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