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

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2,725 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SEA Seattle 8h 11m ACAMAS → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 43m ACAVCM → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 20m AAACAS → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
AUS Austin 13h 31m ACUA → JD Austin (AUS) to Kailua-Kona flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 16h 7m ACAFJL → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 18h 26m ACAFKE → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
PDX Portland 20h ASCXKE → AS Portland (PDX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SMF Sacramento 20h 7m AC → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
OGG Kahului 20h 9m WS → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights
SAN San Diego 21h 20m AC → AS San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Kailua-Kona
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,725 mi 6h 22m nonstop -3h behind

YVR–KOA had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,725 miles in 6h 22m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YVR–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 0 – – 94% Star Alliance –
WS WestJet 0 – – 94% – –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: WS (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
SEA ~8h 11m SFO ~8h 43m LIH ~8h 50m LAX ~9h 20m YYC ~10h 17m
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → KOA
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
94%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
61%
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 22m gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 6h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 2,725 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YVR to KOA: Air Canada and WestJet. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 22m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
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) had nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YVR to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YVR to KOA is about 6 hours 22 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,725 miles (4,385 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.