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$119+ Cheap flights from California to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — KOA
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Kailua-Kona

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 January 21, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/219:26 am
LAX
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/289:00 pm
KOA
-
LAX
1 stop15h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/159:26 am
LAX
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 am
KOA
-
LAX
1 stop11h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/139:26 am
LAX
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 53m
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/162:39 pm
KOA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 31m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:09 am
OAK
-
KOA
1 stop9h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/68:00 am
KOA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$230
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/28:30 am
LAX
-
KOA
1 stop8h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/410:17 pm
KOA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 3/52:37 pm
LAX
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 53m
Delta
Thu 3/510:55 pm
KOA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 19m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$231
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/164:51 pm
LAX
-
KOA
1 stop15h 35m
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon 2/239:01 pm
KOA
-
LAX
1 stop20h 35m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/298:33 am
SMF
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/412:32 pm
KOA
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/169:26 am
LAX
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 am
KOA
-
LAX
1 stop6h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/18$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 5/118:33 am
SMF
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/1812:11 pm
KOA
-
SMF
Nonstop5h 17m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:00 am
LAX
-
KOA
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/24:53 pm
KOA
-
LAX
Nonstop5h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$236
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 4/207:00 am
SJC
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 39m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/273:56 pm
KOA
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$237

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$225
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$336

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 January 21, 2026.
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

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

2:37 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/17

10:55 pm-6:14 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$237

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/17

3:53 pm-12:24 am

Nonstop5h 31m

$242

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 3/2

2:25 pm-6:13 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/4

1:10 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$246

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-2:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

2:33 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$246

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

2:59 pm-5:43 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/22

8:55 pm-10:02 am

1 stop10h 07m

$246

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

9:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/22

9:55 pm-6:13 am

Nonstop5h 18m

$246

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Thu 3/5

10:10 am-5:53 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/10

8:00 am-10:07 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$247

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Tue 2/24

8:41 am-5:47 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/3

9:55 am-9:16 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$247

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

9:26 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/22

2:36 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop5h 28m

$247

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

4:51 pm-6:26 am

1 stop15h 35m

Kona Intl

Mon 2/23

9:01 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$248

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona (average of $149). Flying from California to Kailua-Kona 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 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 January 21, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Kailua-Kona in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 January 21, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to KOA are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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 46 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Kailua-Kona?

    Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from California to Kailua-Kona in about 5h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 55m. The distance from California to Kailua-Kona is about 2381 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $98. Users have also found prices from $108 and $128 on United Airlines and Southwest, 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 Sacramento Intl - 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 United Airlines (88%), ITA Airways (88%) and Air Canada (88%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to Kailua-Kona is $118. On average you can expect to pay $1,144. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Kona Intl), can usually be booked for $207.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona (average of $149). Flying from California to Kailua-Kona 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 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$159Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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