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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $485. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Kailua-Kona.$472 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $472, select.

Kailua-Kona.$485 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.

Kailua-Kona.$494 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Kailua-Kona.$494 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kona on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Kailua-Kona.$494 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kona on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Kailua-Kona.$494 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Mar, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

Kailua-Kona.$495 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Kailua-Kona.$495 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kona on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Kailua-Kona.$495 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kona on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Kailua-Kona.$495 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov, returning Mon, 16 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kona on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Kailua-Kona.$495 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $495, select.

Kailua-Kona.$509 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.

Kailua-Kona.$514 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Kona on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $514, select.

Kailua-Kona.$518 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $518, select.

Kailua-Kona.$528 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $528, select.

Kailua-Kona.$536 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Fri, 5 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Kona on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $536, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Kona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles International to Kona flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Los Angeles International to Kona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Los Angeles International to Kailua-Kona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kona.

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12km from central Kailua-Kona

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Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$472
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	5 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	Alaska Airlines
Average flights per week	130

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Kona: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Los Angeles International to Kona?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Kona is $472. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles International to Kona?

5 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Kona.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Kona?

Alaska Airlines, KLM and American Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Kona.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles International to Kona?

As of September 2026, there are 130 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Kona.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles International to Kona?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Kona is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport on Monday, 26 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Kona?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Kailua-Kona?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kailua-Kona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona with?

Currently, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Kona.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is two hours behind Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to KOA start from 07:00 — the earliest with Alaska Airlines. The last departure is at 17:50 with United Airlines. In total, there are 30 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LAX to KOA flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
A good range of airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport. Travel nonstop to Kailua-Kona with these carriers and discover this incredible part of the United States:
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is United.
United is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to KOA flights. An exceptional 98.39% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and KOA:
- Honolulu International Airport
- Maui Kahului Airport
- Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kona Airport (KOA)

$232 is the best price for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport flight. Return flights start from $472. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to KOA, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LAX to KOA.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX is located at One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on time. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of LAX.
To get to Los Angeles International Airport from central Los Angeles, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 29 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:

Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)

Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after touching down from your Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's a quick drive from KOA and a comfortable option if you'd like to get some rest right away.
Grab a Kona Airport rental car and discover Kailua-Kona and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty are top outlets to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Kona Airport about one week ahead.

When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)

The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Kailua-Kona based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Kona Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC (63ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to KOA in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

You've seen Kailua-Kona, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 274 kilometres north-west to Honolulu to check off its leading attractions. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, there's plenty to keep you on the go.