Kailua-Kona

$224+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO - KOA)

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SFO — KOA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kona Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$354
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$568

Good round-trip deal

$461 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
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 June 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 June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/278:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/161:28 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$354
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 11/129:00 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$361
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.
Wed 8/131:31 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/1810:50 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$362
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.
Sat 8/303:45 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop30h 15mDelta
Mon 9/89:47 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop9h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/11$364
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Tue 9/28:30 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$400

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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 June 12, 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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Kailua-Kona

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Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

10:31 am-5:34 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Kona Intl

Sun 10/5

8:40 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop23h 33m

$354

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

7:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

Kona Intl

Tue 10/7

2:54 pm-11:06 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$358

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

1:31 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop9h 57m

Kona Intl

Mon 8/18

10:50 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$362

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

7:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop5h 30m

Kona Intl

Wed 8/13

9:30 pm-9:16 am

1 stop8h 46m

$373

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

5:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Kona Intl

Tue 9/2

8:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop10h 20m

$400

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$224

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

8:55 am-7:00 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$225

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

9:09 am-10:04 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$227

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

4:55 pm-7:21 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$246

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

5:15 am-6:10 pm

2 stops15h 55m

$247

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

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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 June 9, 2025.

Booking 82 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from San Francisco 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 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% 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 June 8, 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.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to KOA are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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 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 7 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 21m 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?

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

    According to our current data, Alaska Airlines ($354), Hawaiian Airlines ($361), and United Airlines ($362) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona for 26% 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 $224. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Hawaiian 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 Avianca (95%), Lufthansa (95%) or United Airlines (95%) 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 $179. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Kona Intl) can be booked for $267 on average our data indicates $1,427 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from San Francisco 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$193Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$200Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$277Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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