Chicago (ORD) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) starts at 17,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Kailua-Kona (KOA): 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.
How many miles ORD to KOA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $33.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 20,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 22,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 23,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 25,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 32,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 65,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to KOA
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to KOA 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
ORD to KOA with one stop
17 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Jose (SJC)United Airlines, then Alaska 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)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1+2
- Via Kahului (OGG)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Southern Airways Express, Southwest Airlines and 1 more9X
- 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)United Airlines and American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines and Alaska 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
ORD to KOA: common questions
How many miles does ORD to KOA cost?
In economy it starts at 17,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (20,500), Avianca LifeMiles (22,500) and ANA Mileage Club (23,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to KOA?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Kailua-Kona (KOA).
How far is Chicago from Kailua-Kona by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Kailua-Kona (KOA) 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 ORD to KOA 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.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Kailua-Kona?
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.