Flights from Carlsbad Airport (CLD) to Kona International Airport Airport (KOA)
VistaJet is the only airliner who offers flights between Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport and Kona International Airport. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 38 Minutes.
The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
On arriving at Kona International Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Kona International Airport is 10.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport.
If you are renting a car at Kona International Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Kona International Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Ensure your arrival at Kona International Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to Kona International Airport (KOA) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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VistaJet | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:00 | 11:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
VistaJet is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 1 a week with times that vary between 11:00 and 11:00.
To book your flight you can visit VistaJet on their website www.vistajet.com/en-gb/. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Monday | 11:00
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Los Angeles to Kona | 0 | 5 Hours 33 Minutes | |
Ontario to Kona | 0 | 5 Hours 38 Minutes | |
San Diego to Kona | 0 | 5 Hours 38 Minutes | |
Santa Barbara Municipal to Kona | 0 | 5 Hours 25 Minutes | |
Los Angeles Van Nuys to Kona | 0 | 5 Hours 33 Minutes |
Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.
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