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

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Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,528 mi 5h 19m nonstop -3h behind 31 1-stop hubs

SNA–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 2,528 miles in approximately 5h 19m. Beyond nonstop, 31 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SNA–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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 SNA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
31
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
500
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 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 1 3 20
Weekly flights 0 1 104
Flight time 5h 19m 5h 12m 5h 35m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Ontario (ONT) to Kailua-Kona flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights · San Diego (SAN) 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 5h 19m.
Facts

SNA–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Flight time5h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections31 hubs
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 approximately 5h 19m. The route covers 2,528 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: TWY.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SBA, LVK, OGG, LIH, OAK, FAT, APC, SCF, SAT, TUS, SAN, SLC, BZN, YVR, AUS, YYC, DFW, STL, IAD, SEA, ORD, RDU, EWR, HND, SFO, SMF, SJC, PHX, LAS, PDX and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Santa Ana.
Nearby alternatives include ONT, LAX and SAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SNA to KOA

John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from TWY.

SNA to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SNA to KOA ranges from 5 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,528 miles (4,067 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

31 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SBA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and San Diego (SAN).