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$104+ Cheap flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego (KOA - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KOA — SAN
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheapest flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/121:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/186:30 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop25h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$240
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/116:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop16h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/8$246
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:44 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/610:51 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/51:16 pm
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/610:51 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop12h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$249
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/71:44 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop16h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$251
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:39 am
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/196:47 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$271
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/1610:39 am
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/209:07 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop16h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Thu 4/1610:39 am
KOA
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/206:47 pm
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 5/78:55 pm
KOA
-
SAN
2 stops16h 01m
Delta
Mon 5/117:00 am
SAN
-
KOA
1 stop13h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:55 pm
KOA
-
SAN
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Sun 4/1910:15 am
SAN
-
KOA
2 stops10h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$303

Find flight deals from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kailua-Kona (KOA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$104
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$537

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Kona Intl-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Kona Intl-San Diego flights.
From Kona Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Kona Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Kona Intl to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Kona Intl to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 5/5

1:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 31m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:51 am-7:52 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$247
Quickest round-trip

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 5/5

1:16 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:51 am-7:52 pm

1 stop12h 01m

$249

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Thu 5/7

8:55 pm-3:56 pm

2 stops16h 01m

San Diego

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

$296

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Thu 4/16

8:50 pm-2:38 pm

1 stop14h 48m

San Diego

Mon 4/20

6:15 am-7:03 pm

2 stops15h 48m

$326

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-8:16 pm

2 stops11h 16m

San Diego

Mon 5/18

6:30 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop25h 04m

$346

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Mon 3/30

8:55 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

San Diego

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-5:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

$360
Cheapest one-way

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Wed 4/29

1:44 pm-7:15 am

1 stop14h 31m

$124
Quickest one-way

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Sun 4/26

1:16 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

$149

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Sun 4/26

10:07 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 17m

$158

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Mon 3/30

8:55 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$198

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/8

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Compare providers for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

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 Kailua-Kona to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Kailua-Kona-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kailua-Kona-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kailua-Kona-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kailua-Kona-San Diego 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 Kailua-Kona-San Diego 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 Kailua-Kona to San Diego

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego (average of $163). Flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 KOA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

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

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

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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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. 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

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines fly from Kailua-Kona to San Diego in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance from Kailua-Kona to San Diego is about 2551 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Kailua-Kona to San Diego is Alaska Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $235 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $287. Alaska Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $119 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $128 and United Airlines from $129 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Kona Intl - San Diego) can be booked for $247 on average, our data indicates $346 when flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego (average of $163). Flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $437). 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 2 airlines flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$235Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$287Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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