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$129+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona (SAN - 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KOA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Kona Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(Delta)

One-way from

$129
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$608

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$259 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 8/287:30 amSAN - KOA
1 stop13h 04mDelta
mar. 9/29:47 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/11$267
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 8/206:30 amSAN - KOA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
mié. 9/246:05 amKOA - SAN
1 stop11h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$313
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 8/199:19 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 01mHawaiian Airlines
mar. 8/2610:27 amKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$332
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 9/3011:17 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 02mAlaska Airlines
mar. 10/712:07 pmKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 9/1110:54 amSAN - KOA
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 9/1411:00 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$352

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Kailua-Kona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

jue. 8/28

7:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop13h 04m

Kona Intl

mié. 9/3

9:47 pm-10:00 am

1 stop9h 13m

$267

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mié. 8/20

6:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Kona Intl

mié. 9/24

6:05 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$313

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mar. 8/19

9:19 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

Kona Intl

mar. 8/26

10:27 am-6:53 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$332

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mié. 8/13

9:19 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

Kona Intl

mar. 8/19

11:50 am-8:16 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$338

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mar. 8/19

10:54 am-7:24 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Kona Intl

mar. 8/26

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$380

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

lun. 9/1

7:45 am-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$129

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mié. 8/13

7:30 am-5:34 pm

1 stop13h 04m

$134

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mié. 8/13

10:54 am-7:21 pm

2 stops11h 27m

$164

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mar. 9/9

11:17 am-2:19 pm

Nonstop6h 02m

$169

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

mar. 7/15

9:19 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego 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 junio 12, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 62% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, 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 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 junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Kailua-Kona to help guide your decision. 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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Kailua-Kona. 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 San Diego to Kailua-Kona flight route?

    Within the past month, 9 users have taken a look at flights from San Diego to Kona Intl.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona round-trip from $267. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $313, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $332. Users have found that Delta is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $134 and $169 on Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $441 for a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona. The cheapest flight overall is $204 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Kona Intl) is currently priced at $267.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$191Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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