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$99+ 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 2/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KOA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$99
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$320

Good round-trip deal

$268 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to The Big Island
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 January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/92:25 pmSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/162:33 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/8$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/232:25 pmSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/23:33 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/289:25 amSMF - KOA
Nonstop5h 50mSouthwest
Thu 2/510:00 amKOA - SMF
Nonstop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/22:25 pmSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/92:33 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 amSJC - KOA
1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/92:33 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:00 amSMF - KOA
Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/41:10 pmKOA - SMF
1 stop8h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/97:00 amSJC - KOA
1 stop10h 53mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/183:59 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/82:25 pmSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/162:33 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/8$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/62:25 pmSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/92:33 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$214
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/232:25 pmSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/31:10 pmKOA - SJC
1 stop7h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/7$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/236:00 amSMF - KOA
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/410:40 pmKOA - SMF
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$216
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 5/67:00 amSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/133:46 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/6$217

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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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to The Big Island that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/23

2:37 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

Kona Intl

Fri 2/27

10:55 pm-6:14 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$227

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

5:10 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/25

10:55 pm-9:01 am

1 stop8h 06m

$236

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

2:37 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

Kona Intl

Sun 2/8

9:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop10h 10m

$236

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

9:56 am-6:38 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/14

8:55 pm-12:57 pm

1 stop13h 02m

$236

SacramentoKailua-Kona

SMF - KOA

SMFKOA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

8:33 am-10:57 am

Nonstop5h 24m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/12

8:00 am-10:08 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$240

SacramentoKailua-Kona

SMF - KOA

SMFKOA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/13

7:30 am-9:51 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Kona Intl

Wed 5/20

8:00 am-9:48 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$240

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

10:00 am-9:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/9

6:05 am-4:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$242

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop12h 27m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/17

4:53 pm-12:24 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$242

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Thu 2/26

5:45 am-3:51 pm

1 stop12h 06m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/3

10:55 pm-8:18 am

1 stop7h 23m

$244

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Tue 3/3

9:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/10

7:40 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$244

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

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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 January 8, 2026.

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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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 January 8, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to zzFUI are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Related info for your journey

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 Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from California to The Big Island in about 5h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 27m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2500 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?

    $108 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $114 and $128, 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$165Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$191Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$225Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$229Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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