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

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Vancouver to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 1 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,725 mi 6h 22m nonstop -3h behind 29 1-stop hubs

YVR–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. WestJet and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 2,725 miles in approximately 6h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 29 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
WS WestJet 2 – – 86% – –
AC Air Canada 1 – – 86% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Star Alliance: AC (1 flights/wk, 33%)
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 YVR to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
618
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.
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 22m.
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 22m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights1 out / 3 return
1-stop connections29 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 22m. The route covers 2,725 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and WestJet.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from YVR to KOA. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OAK, LIH, VNY, SNA, SCF, YYC, BZN, SLC, ANC, STL, AUS, DFW, SEA, ORD, IAD, RDU, EWR, HND, SJC, HNL, SMF, OGG, SFO, LAX, PDX, DEN, LAS, SAN and PHX. 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 1 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 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,725 miles (4,385 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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