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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 5:49 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 5:49 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 49m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona takes 6h 49m, covering 2,961 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 Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona range from $480 to $751, with an average of $601 over the past 12 months. Anything below $480 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $601 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $487 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $897 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, 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 $481 to $2,398. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $249, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Kona Intl (KOA).

One-stop flights from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona most commonly connect through:

• Sacramento Intl (SMF) - 20% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $507 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $766, a difference of $259.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Salt Lake City and Kailua-Kona.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 36m, compared with 8h 41m via Honolulu (HNL) and 9h 15m via Sacramento Intl (SMF).

Kailua-Kona is 4 hours behind Salt Lake City (Hawaii-Aleutian Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona flights:

• 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:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Premium Economy Class

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