Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona (SNA–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,528 mi airlines charter/private 2/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
SMF Sacramento 7h 49m WN → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 2m ACASCM → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 18m CYODLEJA → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 3m AAASF9 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 10h 3m AFASAY → AFASDL Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 10h 53m ACCMF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
PDX Portland 16h 35m ASFI → AS Portland (PDX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SJC San Jose ~8h 12m WN → AS San Jose (SJC) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,528 mi 4h 42m nonstop -3h behind

SNA–KOA had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,528 miles in 4h 42m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SNA–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 2 – – 71% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
SMF ~7h 49m SFO ~8h 2m SJC ~8h 12m LAS ~8h 18m PHX ~9h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
363
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
SNA → KOA
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
84%
Return
KOA → SNA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Santa Ana

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric SNA→KOA ONT→KOA LAX→KOA
Distance from SNA – 30 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines – 4 24
Weekly flights – 1 91
Flight time 4h 42m 5h 53m 5h 33m
Departure OTP 71% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Kailua-Kona flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of SNA 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 Santa Ana.
SNA: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Ana, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

SNA–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Flight time4h 42m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SNA
Full nameJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 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 SNA to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from John Wayne Orange County International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 4h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 2,528 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SNA to KOA. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 42m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sacramento, San Francisco and Harry Reid.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KOA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Santa Ana.
Yes, return flights from KOA to SNA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, LAX and CLD. 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 SNA to KOA

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SNA to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to KOA is about 4 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,528 miles (4,067 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Sacramento, San Francisco and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Carlsbad (CLD).