Plan for traffic when heading to SAN. Arrive at least two hours early to avoid a last-minute dash to your gate.
$115+ 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 1/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — KOA
Nov 30 — Dec 71
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 31, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $248 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $115 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $419 |
Good round-trip deal | $337 or less |
Good one-way deal | $269 or less |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kailua-KonaExplore 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 October 31, 2025.
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 October 31, 2025.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/275:10 pmSAN - KOA
1 stop15h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/41:45 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop15h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$248
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/211:53 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/98:00 amKOA - SAN
1 stop12h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$253
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Thu 12/116:15 amSAN - KOA
1 stop8h 51mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/152:40 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/31![United Airlines logo]()
$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/119:59 amSAN - KOA
1 stop11h 31mDelta
Mon 12/158:43 pmKOA - SAN
2 stops13h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/31![Delta logo]()
$262
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Sun 12/711:53 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 07mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/222:25 pmKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/31![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/86:30 amSAN - KOA
1 stop13h 50mDelta
Mon 12/158:43 pmKOA - SAN
2 stops13h 37mDelta
Deal found 10/31![Delta logo]()
$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/55:00 pmSAN - KOA
1 stop16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/102:20 pmKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$273
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/45:00 pmSAN - KOA
1 stop15h 27mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/71:39 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop15h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 12/1110:25 amSAN - KOA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/152:20 pmKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/76:30 amSAN - KOA
1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2210:55 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31![American Airlines logo]()
$287
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San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Mon 1/19
6:45 pm-12:54 pm
1 stop20h 09m
Kona Intl
Mon 1/26
1:43 pm-7:23 am
1 stop15h 40m
$249
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Mon 1/5
11:46 am-4:05 pm
Nonstop6h 19m
Kona Intl
Tue 1/13
1:43 pm-7:23 am
1 stop15h 40m
$283
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Mon 1/5
6:50 am-6:47 pm
1 stop13h 57m
Kona Intl
Tue 1/13
8:45 pm-12:24 pm
2 stops13h 39m
$295
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Fri 1/23
6:45 pm-12:54 pm
1 stop20h 09m
Kona Intl
Sun 2/1
6:00 am-3:43 pm
1 stop7h 43m
$309
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Mon 12/15
11:53 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop6h 07m
Kona Intl
Mon 12/22
2:25 pm-10:02 pm
Nonstop5h 37m
$318
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Mon 12/8
6:15 am-6:20 pm
2 stops14h 05m
Kona Intl
Mon 12/15
8:43 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops13h 37m
$321
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Sun 12/7
6:30 am-6:20 pm
1 stop13h 50m
Kona Intl
Mon 12/22
10:55 pm-6:05 pm
2 stops17h 10m
$335
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Thu 12/4
6:15 am-7:30 pm
2 stops15h 15m
Kona Intl
Sun 12/7
9:30 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops12h 50m
$341
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Thu 1/1
11:46 am-4:05 pm
Nonstop6h 19m
Kona Intl
Fri 1/9
2:24 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop5h 28m
$358
San DiegoKailua-Kona
SAN - KOA
SANKOA
San Diego
Fri 11/14
10:05 am-6:10 pm
2 stops10h 05m
Kona Intl
Mon 11/24
8:00 am-9:25 pm
1 stop11h 25m
$378
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Kailua-Kona in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kailua-Kona flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Kailua-Kona flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 October 24, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona (average of $165). Flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 October 31, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 65% versus a flight in the morning.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Honolulu (HNL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Diego to Kailua-Kona on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Honolulu (HNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 00m.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Honolulu (HNL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Honolulu (HNL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 09m.
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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 October 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOS - HNL
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOS - HNL
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOS - HNL
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOS - HNL
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOS - HNL
Food
7.1
Crew
8.5
Comfort
7.8
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sep 2025
BOS - HNL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$227 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$244 | Average$523 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$252 | Average$437 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$260 | Average$513 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$276 | Average$542 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |