Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Chicago (ORD) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Chicago (ORD): United Airlines. The two airports are 4,207 miles (6,771 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 17 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Jose, San Francisco and Salt Lake City and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KOA to ORD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book KOA to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
KOA to ORD with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Jose (SJC)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way+2+1
- Via Kahului (OGG)Southern Airways Express, Southwest Airlines and 1 more, then United Airlines and American Airlines9X
- Via San Diego (SAN)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Portland (PDX)Alaska Airlines the whole way
- Via Honolulu (HNL)Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Seattle (SEA)Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way+1
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
KOA to ORD: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KOA to ORD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Kailua-Kona (KOA) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Kailua-Kona from Chicago by plane?
Kailua-Kona (KOA) and Chicago (ORD) are 4,207 miles (6,771 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KOA to ORD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KOA to ORD cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KOA to ORD with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kailua-Kona and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO), Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN) and Sacramento (SMF). On 12 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.