Kailua-Kona

$129+ Cheap flights from San Jose, CA to Kailua-Kona (SJC - KOA)

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SJC — KOA
May 22 — May 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Jose to Kona Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Cheapest flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Jose to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/2511:41 am
SJC
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KOA
1 stop10h 39m
Delta
Wed 6/38:50 pm
KOA
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SJC
2 stops16h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/257:00 am
SJC
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KOA
Nonstop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/53:40 pm
KOA
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 5/247:36 am
SJC
-
KOA
1 stop13h 01m
Delta
Tue 6/28:50 pm
KOA
-
SJC
1 stop14h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$306
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/297:00 am
SJC
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KOA
Nonstop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 6/83:40 pm
KOA
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/22$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/127:36 am
SJC
-
KOA
1 stop13h 01m
Delta
Tue 5/198:50 pm
KOA
-
SJC
1 stop11h 15m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$310
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/247:36 am
SJC
-
KOA
1 stop13h 01m
Delta
Wed 5/278:50 pm
KOA
-
SJC
2 stops12h 58m
Delta
Deal found 4/20$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/267:36 am
SJC
-
KOA
1 stop13h 01m
Delta
Wed 6/38:50 pm
KOA
-
SJC
2 stops16h 19m
Delta
Deal found 4/22$316
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/297:00 am
SJC
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 6/53:40 pm
KOA
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 16m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19$317
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/47:00 am
SJC
-
KOA
Nonstop5h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/113:56 pm
KOA
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/19$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Wed 5/67:13 am
SJC
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KOA
1 stop9h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/113:56 pm
KOA
-
SJC
Nonstop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$330
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Mon 5/117:00 am
SJC
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KOA
Nonstop5h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/199:20 am
KOA
-
SJC
1 stop9h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/137:00 am
SJC
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KOA
Nonstop5h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/191:51 pm
KOA
-
SJC
1 stop28h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/20$332

Find flight deals from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Jose (SJC) 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 April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$287
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$129
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$528

Good round-trip deal

$538 or less

Good one-way deal

$168 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Jose-Kona Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Jose-Kona Intl flights.
From San Jose to Kona Intl
One-way flight from San Jose to Kona Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($62 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Jose to Kona Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Jose to Kona Intl.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Jose 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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Wed 5/6

7:20 am-7:03 pm

1 stop14h 43m

Kona Intl

Wed 5/13

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop9h 50m

$346

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Thu 5/14

7:36 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 01m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/21

9:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop9h 50m

$346
Quickest round-trip

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop5h 35m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/14

10:36 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$417

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Tue 4/28

7:13 am-3:21 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Kona Intl

Sat 5/9

9:21 am-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$437

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Wed 5/6

7:13 am-3:21 pm

1 stop11h 08m

Kona Intl

Sun 5/10

8:00 am-9:53 pm

1 stop10h 53m

$437

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 5/11

11:41 am-7:20 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/19

8:50 pm-3:32 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$465

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Fri 5/1

3:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Kona Intl

Mon 5/4

6:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$487

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Mon 5/11

7:13 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 36m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/14

10:36 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$493

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Sun 5/3

6:00 am-7:03 pm

2 stops16h 03m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/7

9:55 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops11h 53m

$501

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Thu 5/7

6:05 am-2:30 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Kona Intl

Sun 5/17

8:25 pm-10:20 am

2 stops10h 55m

$512

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Compare providers for flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Kailua-Kona in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice 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 Jose, California-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 Jose, California-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Jose, California-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Jose, California-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 Jose, California-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 Jose to Kailua-Kona

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kailua-Kona from San Jose with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on April 17, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona (average of $315). Flying from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona in December is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 SJC to KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Jose 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 April 22, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

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 April 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from San Jose to Kailua-Kona. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona flight route?

  • How long is the flight from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona in 5h 35m. Fly via Delta or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. San Jose, California and Kailua-Kona are separated by a distance of 2381 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($168), Delta ($191), and Alaska Airlines ($236) offers the cheapest pricing from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona. United Airlines is 64% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

    Consider Hawaiian Airlines (95%), American Airlines (94%) or Alaska Airlines (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $118. While the most popular route (San Jose - Kona Intl) can be booked for $266 on average, our data indicates $434 when flying from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose, California to Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona (average of $315). Flying from San Jose, California to Kailua-Kona in December is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 7 airlines flying from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Jose 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$191Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$309Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$347Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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