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$128+ Cheap flights from California to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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LAX — KOA
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kailua-Kona

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Kailua-Kona flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$263
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$530

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$139 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/117:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/178:49 amKOA - SFO
1 stop10h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$263
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 10/287:00 amOAK - KOA
1 stop7h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/410:57 amKOA - OAK
1 stop7h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amLAX - KOA
1 stop10h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 10/101:29 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/117:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/188:10 amKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 9/159:05 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/1511:00 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/17:07 pmOAK - KOA
1 stop20h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/711:57 amKOA - OAK
1 stop17h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 8/2510:31 amSFO - KOA
1 stop10h 03mDelta
Mon 8/259:47 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 7/29$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/267:00 amSJC - KOA
1 stop7h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/31:28 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/411:17 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 02mAlaska Airlines
Thu 9/1111:23 amKOA - SAN
1 stop17h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/247:29 amSAN - KOA
1 stop13h 00mDelta
Thu 10/29:30 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop14h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/29$287
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/178:15 amSAN - KOA
1 stop11h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/2410:27 amKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$288
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/247:23 amSJC - KOA
1 stop13h 11mDelta
Thu 9/119:30 pmKOA - SJC
1 stop10h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/29$292

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Kailua-Kona 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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kailua-Kona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Wed 9/17

8:49 am-10:40 pm

1 stop10h 51m

$263

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

Kona Intl

Tue 11/4

10:57 am-8:14 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$268

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Kona Intl

Fri 10/10

1:29 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$269

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-9:27 am

Nonstop5h 27m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/18

8:10 am-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$271

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

9:05 am-11:36 am

Nonstop5h 31m

Kona Intl

Mon 9/15

11:00 pm-7:11 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$272

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 9/16

10:55 am-5:35 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/25

8:44 pm-7:50 am

1 stop8h 06m

$277

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Wed 10/1

7:07 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop20h 21m

Kona Intl

Tue 10/7

11:57 am-8:45 am

1 stop17h 48m

$279

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Tue 8/26

7:00 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 16m

Kona Intl

Wed 9/3

1:28 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$283

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Thu 9/4

11:17 am-2:19 pm

Nonstop6h 02m

Kona Intl

Thu 9/11

11:23 am-7:30 am

1 stop17h 07m

$283

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 9/24

7:29 am-5:29 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Kona Intl

Thu 10/2

9:30 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Kailua-Kona

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from California to Kailua-Kona 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 CA to KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Kailua-Kona. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Kailua-Kona as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Kailua-Kona

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Kailua-Kona. 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 July 30, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to KOA are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua-Kona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua-Kona. 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 Kailua-Kona. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Kailua-Kona, such as 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kailua-Kona from California?

    Most people fly into Kona Intl (KOA) if they book a flight to Kailua-Kona from California. Kona Intl is conveniently located just 7.7 mi from Kailua-Kona’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Kailua-Kona flight route?

    This flight path from California to Kona Intl was viewed by 35 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Kailua-Kona one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $134 and $139 on Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Kailua-Kona?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Kailua-Kona consider Los Angeles - Kona Intl, San Francisco - Kona Intl or San Diego - Kona Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Kailua-Kona?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Kailua-Kona are Aeromexico (94%), KLM (93%) and Air France (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Kailua-Kona?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Kailua-Kona is $179. On average you can expect to pay $962. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Kona Intl), can usually be booked for $276.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Kailua-Kona that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Kailua-Kona?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from California to Kailua-Kona 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 California to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California to Kailua-Kona. 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$150Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$185Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$197Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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