Kailua-Kona

$186+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona (SAN - KOA)

SAN — KOA
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Diego to Kona Intl are usually found in April or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

Wed 12/26:15 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Wed 12/29:40 pm -
1 stop10h 31m
Deal found 11/1$375
Mon 12/79:55 am -
1 stop10h 15m
Fri 12/119:00 am -
1 stop10h 05m
Deal found 10/31$376
Wed 12/26:15 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Fri 12/118:40 pm -
1 stop10h 18m
Deal found 11/3$380
Wed 12/212:25 pm -
2 stops11h 00m
Thu 12/106:00 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Deal found 11/3$381
Tue 12/111:06 am -
1 stop10h 49m
Wed 12/910:40 pm -
2 stops11h 49m
Deal found 11/3$386
Tue 12/111:06 am -
1 stop10h 49m
Thu 12/1010:40 pm -
1 stop9h 47m
Deal found 11/5$390
Wed 12/21:40 pm -
2 stops9h 45m
Wed 12/93:40 pm -
1 stop13h 05m
Deal found 11/5$391
Tue 12/111:48 am -
Nonstop5h 59m
Wed 12/912:17 pm -
1 stop16h 39m
Deal found 11/2$397
Mon 11/3011:37 am -
Nonstop6h 14m
Mon 12/75:53 pm -
1 stop20h 26m
Deal found 11/3$398

Find flight deals from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$371
(Southwest)

One-way from

$186
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$623

Good round-trip deal

$438 or less

Good one-way deal

$353 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Kona Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Diego-Kona Intl flights.
From San Diego to Kona Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Kona Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Kona Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Kona Intl.

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Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Tue 12/1

6:15 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$190

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 12/9

8:06 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$210
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Fri 1/1

11:32 am-3:53 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$239

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Sun 11/29

6:40 am-1:40 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Thu 11/26

6:30 am-2:41 pm

1 stop10h 11m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 11/30

8:28 am-4:22 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Fri 1/1

11:21 am-7:39 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Sat 1/2

6:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 11/18

7:20 am-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Wed 12/16

8:06 am-2:27 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$253

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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, you should look to book at least 77 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona (average of $374). Flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $693). 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?

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights typically cost between $483 and $881 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $371 on Southwest (Jan 10-Jan 20).

The best insider tips for San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Kailua-Kona trip
Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on KOA

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua-Kona

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Steven,Sep 2026

OGG - HNL

It was a red eye overnight which I prefer. But this time the seat was SOOOO uncomfortable that sleeping was difficult and painful

Related info for your journey

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?

    To fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, you need to book a flight from San Diego (SAN) to Kona Intl (KOA). Nonstop flights to Kona Intl from San Diego take 5h 59m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Diego to Kona Intl offered by 4 different airlines.

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

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

    Airlines like Delta fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona in about 10h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 2551 mi between San Diego and Kailua-Kona.

  • 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 $198. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $245, and United Airlines, from $271. Users have found that Delta is 63% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $123. Users have also found prices from $128 and $145 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $500 for a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona. The cheapest flight overall is $308 while the most popular route, (San Diego - Kona Intl) is currently priced at $371.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona (average of $374). Flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $693). 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 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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