Kailua-Kona

$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO - KOA)

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SFO — KOA
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kona Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$275
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$381

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Kona Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Kona Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Kona Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/117:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/132:23 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$275
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/1211:40 amSFO - KOA
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/192:23 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/117:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/203:50 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 12/47:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/102:20 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop29h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Tue 12/212:25 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Thu 12/48:43 pmKOA - SFO
2 stops13h 38mDelta
Deal found 10/13$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 12/27:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/108:00 amKOA - SFO
1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/1211:40 amSFO - KOA
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/132:23 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$284
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/1110:09 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop15h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/183:50 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/187:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 11/234:55 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$288
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/107:52 amSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/192:23 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/1110:09 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop15h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/192:23 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop15h 11mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/13$291

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Kailua-Kona

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

12:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/4

9:30 pm-9:44 am

1 stop10h 14m

$277

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:05 am-12:36 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Kona Intl

Mon 12/8

2:25 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$278

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

7:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Kona Intl

Thu 1/15

9:54 am-8:49 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$283

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

7:00 am-10:45 am

Nonstop5h 45m

Kona Intl

Mon 1/12

5:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 20m

$283

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

7:00 am-10:40 am

Nonstop5h 40m

Kona Intl

Tue 12/9

9:00 am-9:34 pm

1 stop10h 34m

$288

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

7:00 am-5:52 pm

1 stop12h 52m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-12:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

$288

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

7:24 am-12:55 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Kona Intl

Wed 12/17

8:00 am-12:10 am

1 stop14h 10m

$288

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

10:13 am-8:30 pm

1 stop12h 17m

Kona Intl

Tue 1/13

6:00 am-7:39 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$293

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

6:59 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop26h 54m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/10

9:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop12h 00m

$311

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

12:56 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Kona Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-6:38 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$323

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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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 Francisco-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 Francisco-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 Francisco-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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $179). Flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in April is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 SFO to KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 14, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 39% on flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on October 5, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

BOS - HNL

The flight was awesome but a little long. I would prefer a flight with a layover. The amount of space available was minimal and a little uncomfortable for that long of a flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco 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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

    If you wish to fly to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Kona Intl. There are 9 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona Intl (KOA) per day to choose from. Flights to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 20m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl typically takes.

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

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

    Delta, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in just under 5h 31m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 34m. The distance from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is about 2364 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($181), Hawaiian Airlines ($196), and United Airlines ($267) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona for a low price.

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

    Consider ITA Airways (86%), Qatar Airways (86%) or Alaska Airlines (86%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $139. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Kona Intl) can be booked for $238 on average, our data indicates $875 when flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flights?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $179). Flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in April is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$178Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$196Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$270Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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