Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona (SLC–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 2,963 mi 6h 58m nonstop -4h behind 36 1-stop hubs

SLC–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 2,963 miles in approximately 6h 58m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SLC–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 3 – – 92% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
878
Candidates
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Salt Lake City.
SLC: MDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Salt Lake City, it's 2:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,963 mi / 4,769 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 58m.
Getting to SLC

TRAX light rail Green Line runs from downtown Salt Lake City (Intermodal Hub / Temple Square) to the airport in 18 minutes ($2.50). Trains run every 15 minutes from 5am to 11pm daily. The airport station is inside the terminal building.Ride-shares from downtown cost $15–25 and take 10–20 minutes. I-80 connects directly to the airport from the east. The airport opened a new terminal in 2020; it is one facility now, replacing the old dual-terminal setup. Ski resort shuttles depart from Ground Transportation for Park City, Deer Valley, and Alta/Snowbird (60–90 min).

Facts

SLC–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,963 mi / 4,769 km
Flight time6h 58m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr27.1M
Elevation4,227 ft / 1,288 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 SLC to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 6h 58m. The route covers 2,963 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SLC to KOA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LVK, APC, VNY, SCF, OAK, SNA, SBA, FAT, ONT, BZN, YVR, SAT, MLB, YYC, TUS, AUS, ANC, DFW, STL, ORD, RDU, IAD, EWR, HND, SEA, SFO, SJC, LAX, HNL, SMF, DEN, PDX, PHX, LAS, SAN and OGG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Salt Lake City.
Yes, return flights from KOA to SLC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 SLC to KOA

Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SLC to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SLC to KOA ranges from 6 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,963 miles (4,769 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via LVK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.