Flying from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Start your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole is 5 hours 42 minutes.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind Los Angeles. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.
With 40 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) is the busiest route. United operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you'd like to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from LAX to KOA is with United at 19:08.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to KOA.
Flying during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Get to your destination in one go from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) can be booked from here.
These are some of the top carriers operating direct flights from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport taking off from LAX:
The distance from central Los Angeles to LAX is around 32 kilometres. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you plan to drive or take public transport.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Los Angeles International Airport:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
Looking for more options for a direct flight from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)? Browse the fares leaving from Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
When setting off from VNY, you can pick from a range of airlines that fly straight to your destination. Book your ticket on a direct flight from Los Angeles to KOA with one of these:
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 34 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before your flight from Los Angeles to KOA? Check in to a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your break officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
After your flight from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport has touched down, kick back and relax at a hotel close by. Ohana Hale is a good option just a short drive from KOA.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 32 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
Book a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport from R 3,079 or travel return from just R 6,022. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's a good idea to book 8 months in advance. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Los Angeles to KOA within that timeframe.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport. To skip the crowds, head for Kailua-Kona in May when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles to KOA, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 25ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 13ºC and 21ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport.
More about Kailua-Kona
Start your Kailua-Kona trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are attractions you won't want to skip in Kailua-Kona.
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