Airlines at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA)
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii PHKO #75 US airport by passengers
Airlines operating at KOA, ranked by number of departures.
On-time performance at KOA
Based on 4,138 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
11.7%Departures late
14.5%Arrivals late
0.56%Cancelled
7.3 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 2,441 | 15.7% |
| Southwest Airlines | 738 | 3.9% |
| United Airlines | 591 | 6.9% |
| American Airlines | 184 | 8.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 184 | 8.2% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Airline presence
Major carriers include United, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, Alaska, American and Southwest, plus Mokulele for inter-island commuter flights. Air Canada and Japan Airlines fly seasonally, according to third-party guides.