The Big Island

$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to The Big Island

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SFO — KOA
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to The Big Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to The Big Island flight deals. Data was last updated February 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$424 or less

Good one-way deal

$204 or less
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From San Francisco to The Big Island
One-way flight from San Francisco to The Big Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 24, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/235:35 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop23h 20mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/303:10 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop14h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/23$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/226:05 amSFO - KOA
1 stop14h 34mDelta
Wed 4/308:20 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop13h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/24$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/294:55 pmSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/611:04 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/23$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/109:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/203:20 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$299
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Mon 3/39:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 3/610:17 amKOA - SFO
1 stop8h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/24$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:30 amSFO - KOA
1 stop16h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/29:40 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$373
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 9/28:15 amSFO - ITO
1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/163:07 pmITO - SFO
1 stop11h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/23$459
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:00 amSFO - MUE
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/197:17 amMUE - SFO
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$471
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - ITO
2 stops14h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/28:00 amITO - SFO
2 stops12h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 2/23$494
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/189:20 amSFO - ITO
1 stop11h 40mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/268:40 amITO - SFO
1 stop12h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/23$498
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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.
Tue 9/308:15 amSFO - ITO
1 stop10h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/197:30 amITO - SFO
2 stops9h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$535
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sun 7/139:35 amSFO - ITO
1 stop9h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 7/203:40 pmITO - SFO
1 stop10h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/24$712

Find flights from San Francisco to The Big Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to The Big Island 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 24, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

5:35 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/30

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop14h 10m

$292

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:05 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 34m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/30

8:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$297

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

4:55 pm-7:36 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/6

11:04 pm-7:11 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$298

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

9:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/20

3:20 pm-8:44 am

1 stop14h 24m

$299

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

9:00 am-4:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/6

10:17 am-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$368

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 3/27

6:30 am-7:42 pm

1 stop16h 12m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/2

9:40 pm-11:04 am

1 stop10h 24m

$373

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

7:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop17h 05m

Hilo Intl

Wed 4/30

3:05 pm-7:20 am

1 stop13h 15m

$469

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

6:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops13h 55m

Kona Intl

Tue 4/8

6:05 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$481

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-5:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

Hilo Intl

Wed 4/2

8:00 am-11:45 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$494

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Tue 3/18

9:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Hilo Intl

Wed 3/26

8:40 am-11:44 pm

1 stop12h 04m

$498

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Deals found on 2/23

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to The Big Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to The Big Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from San Francisco to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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 FUI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to The Big Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 24, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to The Big Island

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to The Big Island. 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 February 24, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to zzFUI are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in The Big Island 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 The Big Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in The Big Island by month

Plan your trip to The Big Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to The Big Island, 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 The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. 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 The Big Island. Reviews last updated February 24, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to The Big Island by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

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

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to The Big Island?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco (SFO) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to The Big Island from San Francisco.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to The Big Island flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to The Big Island one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $169. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to The Big Island for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to The Big Island?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to The Big Island?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island consider choosing Air Canada (86%), United Airlines (85%) or Avianca (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to The Big Island?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,256 for a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island. The cheapest flight overall is $169 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Kona Intl) is currently priced at $293.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to The Big Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to The Big Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to The Big Island 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 The Big Island?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island (average of $409). Flying from San Francisco to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $620). 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 The Big Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$181Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$205Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$241Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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