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

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DL Delta
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Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,963 mi 6h 58m nonstop -4h behind 26 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, 26 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 7 76W 6h58 100% SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
76W Boeing 767-300ER – DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SLC to KOA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SLC to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
LVK ~7h 36m VNY ~8h 5m SCF ~8h 24m OAK ~8h 32m ONT ~9h 2m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
949
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SLC → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → SLC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SLC delays → KOA delays →
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 flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: SLC
Full nameSalt Lake City International Airport
IATA / ICAOSLC / KSLC
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
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 7 nonstop flights per week from SLC to KOA. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LVK, VNY, SCF, OAK, ONT, SAT, MLB, RDU, IAD, PHX, SMF, HNL, LAX, SFO, DEN, YVR, SAN, SEA, EWR, LAS, PDX, YYC, DFW, SJC, ORD 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.
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 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 7 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 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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