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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 1:04 pm and lands at 6:30 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:52 pm and lands at 5:18 am.

The flight takes about 5h 26m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles takes 5h 26m, covering 2,500 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles range from $324 to $504, with an average of $413 over the past 12 months. Anything below $324 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 21% above the route average of $413. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $346 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $410 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Hawaiian Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 96% on time
• Hawaiian Airlines: 94% on time
• Delta: 92% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 92% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 25%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $341 to $2,478. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles flights:

• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $203, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles usually depart from Kona Intl (KOA) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 20 minutes.

One-stop flights from Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 78% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 11% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 11% of one-stop connections

Honolulu (HNL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $363 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $509, a difference of $146. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kailua-Kona and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 03m, compared with 9h 08m via Honolulu (HNL) and 14h 35m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kailua-Kona to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Private rooms with equipment for pumping milk and breastfeeding are available in Terminal 5 for nursing women traveling into LAX with young children. The rooms are secure and come complete with a sink, calming lighting, a baby changing table, a baby high chair, and a rocking chair. Passengers who want to use the rooms are welcome to do so.

KOA security will direct any travelers trying to spend the night at the airport to the little rental car facility across the street, where there are hard wooden benches. Ensure your comfort by keeping a travel mat and pillow on hand. Alternatively, you can decide to book your stay at one of the hotels close to the airport for comfortable and uninterrupted sleep.

Passengers who desire to leave their cars at the airport can choose from a variety of parking places at KOA. They can leave their vehicles in the terminal section's North 1 and South 2 underground parking area. There are more parking alternatives, such as daily parking, where you can leave your vehicle parked for a few hours. Shuttle drivers who are eager to pick up or drop off passengers.

Yes. The lounge is located in terminal 2 and offers excellent services such as a children’s playground, meals, drinks, showers, and entertainment. Military personnel and their dependents can use the lounges for free.