Which airline is most reliable for LAX (Los Angeles) to KOA (Kona)?

The most reliable airline on the LAX to KOA route is United Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 89%.

How often are flights delayed from LAX to KOA?

About 16% of flights from LAX to KOA experience delays. 84% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on LAX to KOA flights?

When flights from LAX to KOA are delayed, the average delay is approximately 64 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a LAX to KOA flight?

With 84% of LAX to KOA flights arriving on time and an average delay of 64 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at KOA is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

LAX → KOA

LAX (Los Angeles) to KOA (Kona)

LAX (Los Angeles) to KOA (Kona) flights arrive on time 84% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is United Airlines at 89%. The average delay is 64 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 84% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

United Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 89% on time vs Southwest Airlines at 64%.

Airline Comparison

United Airlines leads at 89% on time; Southwest Airlines trails at 64%.

Accurate?

Good to know

Departing from LAX

81% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. LAX has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~15 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at KOA

86% on time

When flights into KOA are late, the average delay is 54 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at KOA: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.