Is a 1h 15m Layover Enough at KOA?
Ellison Onizuka Kona International — Kona
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Tight — 10% miss rate
Maybe — a 1 hour and 15 minutes layover at KOA is tight but doable.
10%
Miss Rate
86%
On-Time Rate
54m
Avg Delay
Why 75 Minutes Is Tight at KOA
Your 75-minute connection at KOA is doable but doesn't leave much margin for error. If your first flight is more than 15 minutes late, it could get stressful.
+Airport reliability: KOA has a 86% on-time rate — above average
−High average delay: When flights are late at KOA, the average delay is 54 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at KOA
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 75-minute layover gives you 15 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a reasonable buffer, but winter weather or afternoon delays can still cause problems.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 111+ minute layovers at KOA
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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