Seattle to Kailua-Kona (SEA–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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 6h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: AY, QR | 21 | 73H, 73J, 7M9 | 6h14-6h28 | Oneworld | AY, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, VS | 7 | A21N | 6h01 | SkyTeam | AF, VS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→KOA | BFI→KOA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | – |
| Flight time | 6h 23m | 6h 19m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · KOA: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to KOA is about 6 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,689 miles (4,327 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Sacramento. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI).