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$104+ Cheap flights from California to The Big Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KOA
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:45 pmLAX - KOA
Nonstop5h 45mDelta
Wed 12/179:30 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/19$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:18 amSMF - KOA
1 stop12h 12mDelta
Tue 12/168:43 pmKOA - SMF
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$243
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/97:28 pmSAN - KOA
1 stop19h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/161:45 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop15h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/17$249
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/107:00 amSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/225:05 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/17$258
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:00 amSMF - KOA
Nonstop5h 44mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/1512:59 pmKOA - SMF
Nonstop5h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/17$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:10 amSMF - KOA
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Mon 12/158:43 pmKOA - SMF
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:15 amSAN - KOA
2 stops14h 05mDelta
Tue 12/168:43 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop14h 02mDelta
Deal found 11/17$262
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:30 amLAX - KOA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/173:40 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/103:45 pmLAX - KOA
Nonstop5h 45mDelta
Sat 12/2010:55 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/19$267
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/108:30 amLAX - KOA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/158:00 amKOA - LAX
1 stop10h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1011:10 amSMF - KOA
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Sun 12/148:43 pmKOA - SMF
1 stop11h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/19$271
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1511:45 amLAX - KOA
1 stop9h 33mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/511:45 amKOA - LAX
1 stop10h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$273

Cheap flight deals from California to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$216
(Delta)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$388

Good round-trip deal

$261 or less

Good one-way deal

$131 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to The Big Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

7:00 am-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/3

7:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop8h 30m

$226

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

7:00 am-2:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Kona Intl

Mon 1/12

10:00 am-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$231

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 2/2

9:12 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/9

2:24 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$243

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 1/26

6:45 pm-12:54 pm

1 stop20h 09m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/2

2:24 pm-9:46 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$243

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

9:55 am-6:47 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Kona Intl

Wed 1/21

9:30 pm-4:48 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$247

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

9:55 am-6:47 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Kona Intl

Wed 1/14

9:30 pm-4:48 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$247

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-6:47 pm

1 stop13h 47m

Kona Intl

Mon 1/26

9:30 pm-12:22 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:12 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Kona Intl

Tue 1/20

2:51 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$253

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/7

7:25 am-2:44 pm

1 stop9h 19m

Kona Intl

Wed 1/14

2:34 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 00m

$256

SacramentoKailua-Kona

SMF - KOA

SMFKOA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

7:00 am-10:32 am

Nonstop5h 32m

Kona Intl

Mon 1/26

11:47 am-7:02 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from California to The Big Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to The Big Island from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to The Big Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to The Big Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to The Big Island (average of $149). Flying from California to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from California to The Big Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to The Big Island is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to The Big Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to The Big Island. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to The Big Island flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to The Big Island

Explore weekly flight availability from California to The Big Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to zzFUI are scheduled on a Wednesday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to The Big Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to The Big Island flight route?

    Within the past month, 46 users have taken a look at flights from California to The Big Island.

  • How long is the flight from California to The Big Island?

    Airlines like Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from California to The Big Island in about 10h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2551 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to The Big Island one-way?

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $118 and $118, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to The Big Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to The Big Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to The Big Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to The Big Island (average of $149). Flying from California to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $242). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from California to The Big Island

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to The Big Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$147Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$192Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$237Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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