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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:52 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:30 pm and lands at 12:22 am.

The flight takes about 5h 52m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona takes 5h 52m, 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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona range from $382 to $608, with an average of $494 over the past 12 months. Anything below $382 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $494 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $497 round-trip and layover options via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) at $505.

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

• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Alaska Airlines: 90% on time
• Southwest: 88% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night 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 $361 to $2,593. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Alaska Airlines
• American 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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $200, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $67 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

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

• Honolulu (HNL) - 53% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $452 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $101.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 46m, compared with 7h 56m via Sacramento Intl (SMF) and 8h 39m via Honolulu (HNL).

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

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona flights:

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

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

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

There are a few different lounges that you can go to in Los Angeles International Airport, such as the American Airlines Admirals Club in Terminals 4 and 5, as well as the United Club in Terminal 7. The Delta Sky Club has locations in Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

In every terminal of Los Angeles International Airport, you will find an indoor pet relief area that is equipped with amenities like sitting areas, garbage cans, and free plastic bags to pick up after your furry friend. There are also outdoor pet relief areas that contain grass and can be found in Terminals 3 and 6.

Kona International Airport does not have its own hotel, but there are several hotels that are just a short drive away from the main terminal. For example, the Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel is approximately a 15min drive from the airport. There is also the Kona Seaside Hotel that is a 15min drive away, as well as the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kailua-Kona.

If you choose to go from Kona International Airport to the city center by car, the trip will normally take you between 15 and 20min in total. You can also use public transport for the journey, such as the Hele-On Bus that picks up directly outside of the airport’s arrivals terminal. This bus will bring you to downtown Kona in around 30min, and a one-way ticket will cost you approximately $2.