Tucson to Kailua-Kona (TUS–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Tucson to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,908 mi 7h 32m nonstop -3h behind 27 1-stop hubs

TUS–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Virgin Australia leads the route. The flight covers 2,908 miles in approximately 7h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 27 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TUS–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
VA Virgin Australia 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VA (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 TUS to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
27
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
251
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 Tucson

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric TUS→KOA PHX→KOA
Distance from TUS – 110 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 0 7
Flight time 7h 32m 6h 28m
Departure OTP 100% –
Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of TUS 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 Tucson.
TUS: MST · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Tucson, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,908 mi / 4,679 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 7h 32m.
Facts

TUS–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tucson to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,908 mi / 4,679 km
Flight time7h 32m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections27 hubs
Origin: TUS
Full nameTucson International Airport
IATA / ICAOTUS / KTUS
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr3.9M
Elevation2,643 ft / 806 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 TUS to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Tucson International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 7h 32m. The route covers 2,908 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Virgin Australia.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, LVK, VNY, OAK, SNA, SBA, SJC, FAT, HNL, SAT, AUS, SLC, YYC, STL, DFW, IAD, DEN, ORD, RDU, HND, LAX, SAN, LAS, PHX, SFO, PDX and SEA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Tucson.
Nearby alternatives include PHX. 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 TUS to KOA

Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Virgin Australia.

TUS to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TUS to KOA ranges from 7 hours 32 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,908 miles (4,679 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

27 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Phoenix (PHX).