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

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2,383 mi airlines 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 4h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HA4958
HA Hawaiian
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT TB
9:39 AM
HST
5h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS257
AS Alaska
73H
2:25 PM
PDT TB
5:13 PM
HST
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS242
AS Alaska
B39M
3:25 PM
HST
11:46 PM
PDT
5h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4761
HA Hawaiian
7M9
3:59 PM
HST
12:08 AM+1
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4763
HA Hawaiian
7M9
3:59 PM
HST
12:08 AM+1
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4702
HA Hawaiian
7M9
3:59 PM
HST
12:08 AM+1
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA954
HA Hawaiian
5:15 PM
HST
1:01 AM+1
PDT
4h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Jose to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,383 mi 5h 39m nonstop -3h behind 23 1-stop hubs

SJC–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,383 miles in approximately 5h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 23 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 5 73H 5h48 0% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 3 7M9 5h39 0%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (5 flights/wk, 63%)
Unaffiliated: HA (3 flights/wk, 38%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
491
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
SJC → KOA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → SJC
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. SJC delays → KOA delays →

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 2 6
Weekly flights 8 1 72
Flight time 5h 39m 5h 6m 5h 26m
Departure OTP 0%
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

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 39m to 5h 48m.

SJC–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,383 mi / 3,834 km
Flight time5h 39m to 5h 48m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 11 return
1-stop connections23 hubs
Origin: SJC
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

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 39m to 5h 48m. The route covers 2,383 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from SJC to KOA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ONT, SCF, OGG, SAT, YYC, ANC, LIH, RDU, IAD, EWR, HNL, SEA, SAN, LAX, PHX, YVR, SLC, LAS, PDX, DEN, DFW and ORD. 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 Hawaiian Airlines. 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 39 minutes to 5 hours 48 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,383 miles (3,834 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 19 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

23 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and Sacramento (SMF).