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Route · SFO → KOA · 2020–2025 BTS data

San Francisco to Kona

The SFO–KOA corridor (San Francisco, CA → Kona, HI) runs ahead of the national average, served by 3 carriers across roughly 2,367 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85%
On-time
+6 pts
vs US avg
65 min
Delay when late
5,088
Flights

Cancelled

0.3%

Best Month

Sep 2024 98%

Worst Month

Feb 2024 66%

Distance

2,367 mi

Carriers

3

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 91 13 0 0 AS,UA
Nov 2025 62 5 0 0 UA,AS
Oct 2025 67 13 0 2 AS,UA
Sep 2025 77 12 0 0 UA,AS
Aug 2025 83 18 0 0 UA,AS
Jul 2025 84 18 0 1 AS,UA
Jun 2025 75 6 0 0 AS,UA
May 2025 67 4 0 0 UA
Apr 2025 64 7 0 0 UA
Mar 2025 62 7 0 0 UA
Feb 2025 32 5 0 0 UA
Jan 2025 45 7 0 0 UA
Dec 2024 59 9 0 0 UA
Nov 2024 42 7 0 0 UA
Oct 2024 62 6 0 0 UA
Sep 2024 60 1 1 0 UA
Aug 2024 65 10 0 0 UA
Jul 2024 66 8 2 0 UA
Jun 2024 65 4 0 0 UA
May 2024 66 8 0 1 UA
Apr 2024 64 13 0 1 UA
Mar 2024 63 10 0 0 UA
Feb 2024 62 21 0 2 UA
Jan 2024 73 24 1 2 UA

Cancellation Rate

0.3%

4 of 1,556 flights

Diversion Rate

0.6%

9 of 1,556 flights

What the Data Says About SFO to KOA

San Francisco to Kona (SFO to KOA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85% on-time rate across 5,088 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 65.2 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 2,367 miles and is served by 3 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 4 of 1,556 flights were cancelled (0.3%) and 9 diverted (0.6%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Sep 2024 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Feb 2024 came in at just 66% - a 32-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from SFO to KOA?
Flights from San Francisco to Kona have a 85% on-time rate based on 5,088 flights. The average delay is 65.2 minutes. The best recent month was Sep 2024 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for SFO to KOA?
Over the last 24 months, 0.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (4 of 1,556 flights) and 0.6% were diverted.
How far is the flight from SFO to KOA?
The flight distance from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) is approximately 2,367 miles. This route is served by 3 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from SFO to KOA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was Sep 2024 (98% on-time). The worst was Feb 2024 (66% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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