Kailua-Kona

$119+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO - KOA)

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SFO — KOA
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kona Intl are usually found in January or September, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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 February 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/27:55 am
SFO
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KOA
1 stop10h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/68:00 am
KOA
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SFO
1 stop13h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/165:40 am
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop12h 13m
Delta
Mon 3/237:40 pm
KOA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 45m
Delta
Deal found 2/8$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 3/97:00 am
SFO
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 3/1610:57 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 2/10$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Tue 3/106:00 am
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop8h 33m
United Airlines
Tue 3/1710:55 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 5/97:59 pm
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/143:56 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:32 am
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop9h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/123:56 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$260
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 4/145:40 am
SFO
-
KOA
2 stops16h 23m
Delta
Wed 4/228:50 pm
KOA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 32m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:55 am
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop11h 52m
Delta
Wed 3/2510:15 pm
KOA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/10$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/25:55 am
SFO
-
KOA
2 stops15h 44m
Delta
Mon 3/910:15 pm
KOA
-
SFO
2 stops14h 55m
Delta
Deal found 2/9$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sat 5/97:59 pm
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop14h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/199:25 pm
KOA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$269
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:33 pm
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop13h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/611:57 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Sun 5/107:59 pm
SFO
-
KOA
1 stop13h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/143:56 pm
KOA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$271

Find 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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$254
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$119
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$412

Good round-trip deal

$358 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 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, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 11, 2026.
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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Route

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Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

5:40 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 46m

$256

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

5:40 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/23

7:40 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$256

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-9:33 am

Nonstop5h 33m

Kona Intl

Mon 3/16

10:57 pm-7:04 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$257

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

8:50 am-5:43 pm

1 stop11h 53m

Kona Intl

Mon 4/27

10:00 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops15h 07m

$262

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:02 am-6:30 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/11

10:15 pm-10:01 am

1 stop8h 46m

$266

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

5:40 am-2:53 pm

1 stop12h 13m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/17

7:40 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$266

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop5h 36m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/14

3:56 pm-12:06 am

Nonstop5h 10m

$267

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

7:55 am-2:11 pm

1 stop9h 16m

Kona Intl

Sun 3/15

10:57 pm-7:04 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$272

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

5:55 am-7:39 pm

2 stops15h 44m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/10

8:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

$272

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

5:40 am-6:38 pm

2 stops15h 58m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/24

8:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$272

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 February 6, 2026.

Booking 66 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $161). Flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in July is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 February 11, 2026.

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

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 February 11, 2026.
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.

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 2 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 28m 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 and Alaska Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in just under 5h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 40m. 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 ($148), Hawaiian Airlines ($178), and Alaska Airlines ($238) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona for 69% 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 $129. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and American Airlines, 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 Air Canada (95%), Avianca (93%) or ITA Airways (92%) 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 $118. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Kona Intl) can be booked for $206 on average, our data indicates $901 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $161). Flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in July is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$148Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$178Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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