Vancouver to Kailua-Kona (YVR–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC545
AC Air Canada
B38M
8:10 AM
PDT TINT
11:44 AM
HST
6h 34m
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WS1882
WS WestJet
738
6:00 PM
PDT TM
10:27 PM
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6h 27m
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AC544
AC Air Canada
B38M
2:00 PM
HST
9:59 PM
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5h 59m
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WS1883
WS WestJet
738
10:30 PM
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7:25 AM+1
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5h 55m
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Vancouver to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 2,725 mi 6h 27m nonstop -3h behind 22 1-stop hubs

YVR–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,725 miles in approximately 6h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YVR–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 B38M 6h34 87% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 3 738 6h27 87% – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WS
B38M – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: WS (3 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YVR to KOA direction.
Mon
0
flights
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
2
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
6
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
OAK ~8h 23m SJC ~8h 43m VNY ~8h 59m SCF ~9h 29m ANC ~11h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
612
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
YVR → KOA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
81%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → KOA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · KOA: HST

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,725 mi / 4,385 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 27m to 6h 34m.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,725 mi / 4,385 km
Flight time6h 27m to 6h 34m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 6 return
1-stop connections22 hubs
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 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 YVR to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from Vancouver International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take approximately 6h 27m to 6h 34m. The route covers 2,725 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from YVR to KOA. The return direction has about 6 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, SJC, VNY, SCF, ANC, SEA, SLC, YYC, LAX, HNL, LAS, SFO, OGG, PDX, LIH, SMF, PHX, DEN, SAN, ORD, EWR and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from KOA to YVR 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 YVR to KOA

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YVR to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to KOA ranges from 6 hours 27 minutes to 6 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,725 miles (4,385 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 6 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via OAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.