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$224+ Cheap flights from San Jose (SJC) 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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJC — KOA
May 6 — May 131
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Cheap flight deals from San Jose to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Jose to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$360
(Delta)

One-way from

$224
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$447 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
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From San Jose to The Big Island
One-way flight from San Jose to The Big Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Jose to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 8/255:45 amSJC - KOA
2 stops14h 53mDelta
Tue 9/239:45 pmKOA - SJC
2 stops15h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/30$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 8/316:00 amSJC - KOA
1 stop11h 08mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/511:20 pmKOA - SJC
1 stop16h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 9/810:15 amSJC - ITO
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Wed 9/176:00 amITO - SJC
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$433
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/77:34 amSJC - KOA
Nonstop5h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/142:15 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$448
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/37:00 amSJC - KOA
1 stop10h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/81:28 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$449
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/118:15 amSJC - KOA
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Wed 5/148:30 pmKOA - SJC
2 stops13h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 5/1$498
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/277:18 amSJC - ITO
2 stops15h 50mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/58:25 amITO - SJC
1 stop10h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/30$552
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 9/77:00 amSJC - ITO
1 stop7h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/168:39 amITO - SJC
1 stop7h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/30$597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 9/611:33 amSJC - ITO
2 stops13h 41mDelta
Thu 9/116:45 pmITO - SJC
2 stops13h 08mDelta
Deal found 4/29$744
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/77:00 amSJC - ITO
2 stops37h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/147:00 pmITO - SJC
2 stops19h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,241
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/159:30 amSJC - MUE
2 stops12h 43mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:10 pmMUE - SJC
2 stops9h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,571

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to The Big Island that are best for you.

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San Jose

Fly to

The Big Island

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 8/25

5:45 am-5:38 pm

2 stops14h 53m

Kona Intl

Tue 9/23

9:45 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops15h 32m

$360

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Sun 8/31

6:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Kona Intl

Fri 9/5

11:20 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop16h 14m

$405

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Mon 9/8

10:15 am-6:10 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Hilo Intl

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$433

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 9/1

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/15

1:28 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$448

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop10h 33m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/8

1:28 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$449

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Sun 5/11

8:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Kona Intl

Wed 5/14

8:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops13h 30m

$498

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Tue 5/27

7:18 am-8:08 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Hilo Intl

Thu 6/5

8:25 am-9:35 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$552

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 43m

Hilo Intl

Tue 9/16

8:39 am-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$597

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sat 9/6

11:33 am-10:14 pm

2 stops13h 41m

Hilo Intl

Tue 9/16

6:45 pm-10:53 am

2 stops13h 08m

$744

San JoseHilo

SJC - ITO

SJCITO

San Jose

Sat 6/7

7:00 am-5:57 pm

2 stops37h 57m

Hilo Intl

Sat 6/14

7:00 pm-5:22 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$1,241

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Jose to The Big Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to The Big Island

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from San Jose to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 SJC to FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Jose to The Big Island as you normally would.

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit The Big Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to The Big Island. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Jose to The Big Island, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Jose to The Big Island?

    San Jose (SJC), located 2.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Jose to The Big Island.

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

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

    $224 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $234 and $249, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Jose to The Big Island?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose to The Big Island?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Jose to The Big Island on time: Alaska Airlines (97%), American Airlines (96%), Hawaiian Airlines (96%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose to The Big Island?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $209. While the most popular route (San Jose - Kona Intl) can be booked for $349 on average our data indicates $1,070 when flying from San Jose to The Big Island.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to The Big Island.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 San Jose to The Big Island?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from San Jose to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 San Jose to The Big Island

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$232Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$456Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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