Kona (KOA) to Los Angeles (LAX): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Kona (KOA) to Los Angeles (LAX) effectively runs on two schedules. In September 2025, 93% of arrivals were on time; in August 2024 that fell to 73% — a 20-point seasonal swing. Across the full period the route averages 85% on-time against a national 78%.
- On-time
- 85%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 15 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 1.2%
- Flights/day
- 4.4
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 5h 24m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 2,504 mi
Best airline from KOA to LAX
6 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlinesmost reliable | 91% | 10 min | 1.2% | 1,041 |
| Southwest Airlines | 87% | 7 min | 0.0% | 68 |
| Delta Air Lines | 85% | 13 min | 2.4% | 761 |
| Hawaiian Airlines | 81% | 14 min | 0.6% | 346 |
| American Airlines | 81% | 26 min | 0.5% | 746 |
| Alaska Airlines | 79% | 14 min | 0.7% | 424 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from KOA to LAX
Aim for departures around 11 p.m. (94% on-time); avoid 3 p.m. departures (79%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 84% | 17 min |
| Tuesdaybest | 89% | 10 min |
| Wednesdaybest | 89% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 83% | 15 min |
| Friday | 83% | 25 min |
| Saturday | 85% | 14 min |
| Sunday | 83% | 15 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft43%
- Airline operations45%
- National airspace system9%
- Weather2%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from KOA to LAX delayed?
- 15% of KOA–LAX flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 15 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from KOA to LAX?
- United Airlines has the best on-time record on this route at 91%, based on 1,041 flights. 6 airlines flew KOA–LAX frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from KOA to LAX?
- Departures around 11 p.m. have the best record (94% on-time), while departures around 3 p.m. have the worst (79%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from KOA to LAX?
- The scheduled KOA–LAX flight time averages 5h 24m over 2,504 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 15% of the time.
- How often are KOA to LAX flights cancelled?
- 1.2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, at or below the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from KOA to LAX?
- August 2024 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 73% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2025 at 93%. If your dates are flexible, that 20-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 3,386 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.