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Honolulu to Kona (HNL-KOA): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop between Honolulu (HNL) and Kona (KOA), roughly 119 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every HNL to KOA departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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119
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163 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every HNL to KOA departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Honolulu to Kona to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each HNL to KOA departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Honolulu to Kona nonstop

Carriers operating HNL to KOA nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Alaska Airlines, Inc.
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
  • United Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about HNL to KOA

How far is Kona from Honolulu?
HNL to KOA covers about 163 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HNL to KOA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on all four of them.
How many flights a week are there from HNL to KOA?
About 119 nonstop flights a week run between Honolulu and Kona in the current schedule, operated by Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on HNL to KOA?
Open the HNL to KOA calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Honolulu to Kona route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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