Kailua-Kona (KOA) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to San Francisco International Airport, with about 35 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,368-mile flight takes about 5h 2m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,368 mi · 3,811 km
- Flight time
- 5h 2m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying KOA to SFO
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 28 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 757-300, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 157,639 | 5h 3m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER | 31,312 | 4h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
KOA to SFO flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 10:50pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 1321United Airlines | 7:00am | 3:10pm | 11 | 100% |
| UA 1722United Airlines | 12:04pm | 8:10pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 693United Airlines | 2:03pm | 10:11pm | 31 | 83% |
| AS 404Alaska Airlines | 3:40pm | 11:48pm | 31 | 70% |
| UA 1724United Airlines | 10:50pm | 6:58am | 31 | 97% |
Is KOA to SFO on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 85% of 1,202 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (100%), those around 1pm the least (78%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (43%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 958 | 88% | 9 min | 1.5% |
| Alaska Airlines | 244 | 71% | 19 min | 1.2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 83 | 100% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 82 | 81% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 94 | 85% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 183 | 78% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 189 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 197 | 79% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 34 | 62% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 41 | 81% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 220 | 93% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 75 | 97% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 83 | 16,026 | |
| September 2025 | 77 | 11,567 | |
| October 2025 | 67 | 14,265 | |
| November 2025 | 62 | 12,482 | |
| December 2025 | 91 | 15,662 | |
| January 2026 | 89 | 14,403 | |
| February 2026 | 76 | 11,047 | |
| March 2026 | 97 | 14,472 | |
| April 2026 | 96 | 15,684 | |
| May 2026 | 103 | 16,765 | |
| June 2026 | 146 | 22,415 | |
| July 2026 | 154 | 24,163 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.