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

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10:58 AM
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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 9 hubs
SMF Sacramento 7h 45m WN → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
OAK Oakland 7h 47m LXJWN → KAI Oakland (OAK) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 18m DLF9LXJ → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 24m ACASCM → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 37m AAASF9 → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 9h 52m AFAMAS → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 10h 28m ACCMF9 → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
SJC San Jose 16h 53m WN → ASLXJ San Jose (SJC) to Kailua-Kona flights
PDX Portland 16h 55m ASFI → AS Portland (PDX) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,528 mi 4h 42m nonstop -3h behind

SNA–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. The flight covers 2,528 miles in approximately 4h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SNA Routes KOA Routes SNA Live Flights KOA Live Flights SNA Delays KOA Delays
All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to Santa Ana flights
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 1 – 4h42 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (1 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, SNA to KOA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
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Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SNA to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
SMF ~7h 45m OAK ~7h 47m LAS ~8h 18m SFO ~8h 24m PHX ~8h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
415
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
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Arriving
78%
Return
KOA → SNA
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
72%
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 1 3 21
Weekly flights 1 1 129
Flight time 4h 42m 5h 27m 5h 22m
Departure OTP 64% – –
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
Weekly flights1 out
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 operates flights from SNA to KOA.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Sacramento, San Francisco Bay Oakland and Harry Reid.
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) are connected by nonstop service. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

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 Bay Oakland and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT), Los Angeles (LAX) and Carlsbad (CLD).