Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 38 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,504-mile flight takes about 5h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,504 mi · 4,030 km
- Flight time
- 5h 16m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying KOA to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 15 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 757-300 | 76,612 | 5h 19m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 52,043 | 5h 17m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A321, Boeing 767-300/300ER, Boeing 757-200 | 62,120 | 5h 14m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321 | 52,222 | 5h 15m |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 3,418 | 5h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
KOA to LAX flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:15am and the last at 10:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS 920Alaska Airlines | 11:15am | 7:32pm | 18 | 81% |
| UA 2372United Airlines | 1:08pm | 9:30pm | 31 | 91% |
| AS 561Alaska Airlines | 2:27pm | 10:54pm | 13 | 78% |
| AA 58American Airlines | 3:35pm | 11:58pm | 31 | 84% |
| DL 486Delta Air Lines | 10:05pm | 6:28am | 31 | 90% |
| UA 1719United Airlines | 10:15pm | 6:32am | 13 | 95% |
Is KOA to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 87% of 1,601 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8pm were the most punctual (93%), those around 4pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 489 | 92% | 7 min | 1% |
| Alaska Airlines | 374 | 80% | 11 min | 0.8% |
| Delta Air Lines | 365 | 90% | 6 min | 3% |
| American Airlines | 350 | 83% | 20 min | 1.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 23 | 83% | 9 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 70 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 96 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 227 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 245 | 84% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 268 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 94 | 77% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 88 | 93% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 196 | 93% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 257 | 90% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 42 | 95% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 23,992 | |
| September 2025 | 120 | 17,083 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 17,530 | |
| November 2025 | 115 | 16,216 | |
| December 2025 | 132 | 18,818 | |
| January 2026 | 125 | 18,940 | |
| February 2026 | 116 | 15,304 | |
| March 2026 | 130 | 18,826 | |
| April 2026 | 130 | 20,802 | |
| May 2026 | 136 | 21,981 | |
| June 2026 | 159 | 27,617 | |
| July 2026 | 167 | 29,306 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.