KOA Delays Right Now
Live flight delay status at Ellison Onizuka Kona International (Kona)
Live FAA status
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status (nasstatus.faa.gov). Updates every ~2 minutes.
On-time rate
86%
of departures
Avg delay
54 min
when late
Cancel rate
0.8%
of flights
Why flights get delayed at KOA
The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. 86% of departures are on time. When there is a delay, it's typically around 54 minutes — a noticeable wait. About 0.8% of flights get cancelled.
Planes usually taxi out in a reasonable time. The typical wait from gate to takeoff is about 14 minutes.
Worst airlines for delays at KOA
Ranked by lowest historical on-time rate. Based on airlines with 500+ flights in our dataset.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 81% | 54 min |
| American Airlines | 85% | 157 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 70 min |
| United Airlines | 88% | 88 min |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 88% | 50 min |
Most reliable airlines at KOA
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 92% | 42 min |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 88% | 50 min |
| United Airlines | 88% | 88 min |
| Delta Air Lines | 86% | 70 min |
| American Airlines | 85% | 157 min |
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