San Jose to Kailua-Kona (SJC–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS54
AS Alaska
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:26 AM
HST
5h 26m
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AS257+2
AS Alaska
739
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:35 AM
HST
5h 35m
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M T W T F S S
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AS59
AS Alaska
7M8
3:40 PM
HST
11:56 PM
PDT
5h 16m
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M T W T F S S
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AS224
AS Alaska
B39M
3:56 PM
HST
12:06 AM+1
PDT
5h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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San Jose to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,383 mi 5h 8m nonstop -3h behind 34 1-stop hubs

SJC–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and TWY lead the route. The flight covers 2,383 miles in approximately 5h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SJC–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 6 739, 7M9 5h26-5h35 72% Oneworld HA
TWY TWY 0 – – 72% – –
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (6 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SJC to KOA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
470
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric SJC→KOA OAK→KOA SFO→KOA
Distance from SJC – 29 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 11
Weekly flights 8 2 83
Flight time 5h 8m 5h 17m 4h 29m
Departure OTP 72% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Kailua-Kona flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights · Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC 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 San Jose.
SJC: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,383 mi / 3,834 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 8m to 5h 35m.
Facts

SJC–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,383 mi / 3,834 km
Flight time5h 8m to 5h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 5h 8m to 5h 35m. The route covers 2,383 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and TWY. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SJC to KOA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LVK, LNY, SBA, FAT, VNY, SNA, SFO, SCF, OGG, YVR, SLC, TUS, BZN, YYC, AUS, SAT, ANC, ONT, STL, LIH, DFW, RDU, IAD, ORD, SEA, EWR, HNL, HND, PHX, LAX, SAN, LAS, PDX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind San Jose.
Yes, return flights from KOA to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SMF. 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 SJC to KOA

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines and TWY. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SJC to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to KOA ranges from 5 hours 8 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,383 miles (3,834 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via LVK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).