San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO–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.
SFO–KOA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,366 miles in approximately 5h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ | 28 | 753, 7M9, B39M | 5h27-5h37 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR | 7 | B39M | 5h34 | Oneworld | HA, QR | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→KOA | OAK→KOA | SJC→KOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 97 | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 5h 33m | 5h 15m | 4h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 29% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · KOA: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–KOA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to KOA
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 97 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to KOA is about 5 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,366 miles (3,808 km). There are approximately 97 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 198 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 Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).