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$139+ 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KOA — SAN
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Kona Intl to San Diego are usually found in May or September, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$437
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$503

Good round-trip deal

$548 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 or less
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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 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 6/89:45 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Wed 7/27:00 amSAN - KOA
1 stop13h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/13$437
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/1211:07 amKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/226:15 amSAN - KOA
1 stop19h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$458
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2010:05 amKOA - SAN
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Fri 3/2110:25 amSAN - KOA
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$631
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2011:18 amKOA - SAN
2 stops10h 12mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/216:15 amSAN - KOA
1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$666
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/17:00 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop9h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/810:56 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$727
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1112:20 pmKOA - SAN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2210:00 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$770

Find flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego within your budget

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 14, 2025.

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Kailua-Kona

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Sun 6/8

9:45 pm-10:09 am

1 stop9h 24m

San Diego

Wed 7/2

7:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop13h 38m

$437

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Mon 5/12

11:07 am-7:31 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

San Diego

Thu 5/22

6:15 am-10:15 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$458

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 4/1

7:00 pm-7:05 am

1 stop9h 05m

San Diego

Tue 4/8

10:56 am-2:25 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

$727

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Fri 4/11

12:20 pm-6:30 am

1 stop15h 10m

San Diego

Tue 4/22

10:00 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

$770

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Thu 4/3

9:10 pm-8:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$139

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Thu 3/27

1:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$159

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Wed 3/19

9:30 pm-10:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

$184

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$207

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Tue 7/22

11:50 am-8:16 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$229

Kailua-KonaSan Diego

KOA - SAN

KOASAN

Kona Intl

Fri 3/21

10:05 am-11:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

$244

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Deals found on 3/13

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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
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego, you should look to book at least 42 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 14, 2025.

When flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 15% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 14, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,734 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,944 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,318 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The Kona Intl to San Diego flight path was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $437 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $458 and $727 round-trip.

  • 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 $139 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $159 and Delta from $184 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $139. While the most popular route (Kona Intl - San Diego) can be booked for $390 on average our data indicates $441 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 4 airlines flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

Discover the top 4 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 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$147Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$202Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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