Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) flights
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole, with about 38 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,504-mile flight takes about 5h 41m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,504 mi · 4,030 km
- Flight time
- 5h 41m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 83%
Airlines flying LAX to KOA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 15 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 757-300 | 73,281 | 5h 43m |
| Alaska Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 53,046 | 5h 48m |
| Delta Air Lines | 7 | Airbus A321, Boeing 767-300/300ER, Boeing 757-200 | 62,707 | 5h 32m |
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A321 | 56,554 | 5h 39m |
| Southwest Airlines | 2 | Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 3,544 | 5h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to KOA flight schedule
6 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:55am and the last at 5:10pm. 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 560Alaska Airlines | 8:55am | 11:49am | 13 | 80% |
| AS 825Alaska Airlines | 9:00am | 11:36am | 18 | 73% |
| UA 2373United Airlines | 9:00am | 11:46am | 31 | 91% |
| AA 59American Airlines | 1:35pm | 4:15pm | 31 | 77% |
| DL 311Delta Air Lines | 4:44pm | 7:17pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 1718United Airlines | 5:10pm | 7:47pm | 13 | 85% |
Is LAX to KOA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 82% of 1,601 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 4pm were the most punctual (87%), those around 1pm the least (74%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 489 | 89% | 6 min | 0.8% |
| Alaska Airlines | 374 | 79% | 10 min | 1.1% |
| Delta Air Lines | 365 | 81% | 12 min | 1.4% |
| American Airlines | 350 | 75% | 18 min | 0.6% |
| Southwest Airlines | 23 | 91% | 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 214 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 550 | 82% | |
| 10am to 11am | 39 | 87% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 113 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 89 | 74% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 152 | 76% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 120 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 171 | 87% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 116 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 146 | 22,897 | |
| September 2025 | 120 | 17,237 | |
| October 2025 | 117 | 18,024 | |
| November 2025 | 115 | 17,366 | |
| December 2025 | 133 | 21,736 | |
| January 2026 | 127 | 17,286 | |
| February 2026 | 117 | 15,951 | |
| March 2026 | 129 | 19,588 | |
| April 2026 | 131 | 17,879 | |
| May 2026 | 135 | 22,145 | |
| June 2026 | 158 | 28,888 | |
| July 2026 | 167 | 30,135 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.