Los Angeles to Kona Flights
If it is your first time travelling to Kona International Airport then check out the airliners Sun Country Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Lufthansa, Copa Airlines, Avianca, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, ITA Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways, Aeromexico, United Airlines and Air Canada. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from Los Angeles International, so you will find flying to Kona International Airport is quite easy. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 33 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the close you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
When arriving at Kona International Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Los Angeles International to Kona International Airport, please see the table below.
| Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight |
| United Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 09:20 | 17:50 |
| Air Canada | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 09:20 | 17:50 |
| Qatar Airways | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:30 | 11:10 |
| Aeromexico | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:29 | 18:59 |
| Virgin Atlantic | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 18:59 |
| KLM | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 18:59 |
| ITA Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 18:59 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:30 | 11:10 |
| Delta Air Lines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 16:29 |
| China Eastern Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 18:59 |
| British Airways | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:19 | 13:52 |
| American Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:05 | 22:37 |
| Alaska Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
| Air France | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:29 | 18:59 |
| Lufthansa | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 17:50 |
| Copa Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 17:50 |
| Avianca | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:50 | 17:50 |
| Sun Country Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 08:30 | 08:30 |
| Southwest Airlines | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 |
United Airlines offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 09:20 and 17:50.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for United Airlines are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.
| Day | Flying Time |
| Monday | 09:20 and 17:50 |
| Tuesday | 09:20 and 17:50 |
| Wednesday | 09:20 and 17:50 |
| Thursday | 09:20 and 17:50 |
| Friday | 09:20 |
| Saturday | 09:20, 10:35 and 17:50 |
| Sunday | 09:20 and 17:50 |
If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Kona International Airport. You can see full details of these below.
| Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
| Los Angeles to Honolulu | 0 | 4,108 km (2,553 miles) | 5 Hours 38 Minutes |
| Los Angeles to Maui | 0 | 3,995 km (2,483 miles) | 5 Hours 30 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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