Travelling from Kona Airport (KOA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Los Angeles is two hours ahead of Kailua-Kona and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Every week, there are 30 Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, pick the 11:20 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:20 with United Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your KOA to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
There's a good range of direct flights from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport to pick from. When planning your Los Angeles journey, these airlines can fly you nonstop to this exciting part of the United States:
United is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
United leads the way as the most punctual carrier for KOA to LAX flights, with 95.16% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between KOA and LAX include:
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona Airport (KOA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is $301. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $620. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from KOA to LAX if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Picking up cheap flights from KOA to LAX is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Kona Airport (KOA)
86% of flights departing from Kona Airport arrive at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when setting off from KOA.
Kona Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want a place to stay before your flight from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Consider Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to KOA.
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Consider booking a hotel close to LAX if you're on a late Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and venture far and wide through Los Angeles and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The street address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport to the centre of Los Angeles has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 29 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Lock in your flights from Kona Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from KOA to LAX in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 26ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 177 kilometres south-east to San Diego to check off its top attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, there's plenty to keep you busy.
San Jose is another standout destination in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.



















