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$149+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to The Big Island

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SFO — KOA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to The Big Island (zzFUI). 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to The Big Island
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This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/116:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop11h 08mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/134:35 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop12h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/119:30 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/152:35 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$267
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:42 amSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 28mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 1/178:55 amKOA - SFO
1 stop10h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/21$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/1112:50 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Sun 12/159:30 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 11/20$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/317:42 amSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/1610:21 amKOA - SFO
1 stop8h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/255:40 amSFO - KOA
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Tue 11/2610:00 amKOA - SFO
2 stops11h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$441
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/97:10 amSFO - ITO
1 stop9h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/128:30 amITO - SFO
1 stop9h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/21$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/19:25 pmSFO - KOA
1 stop19h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/84:42 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$519
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/91:40 pmSFO - ITO
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/137:30 amITO - SFO
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$529
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/98:00 amSFO - MUE
2 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/137:17 amMUE - SFO
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$551
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/85:40 amSFO - ITO
2 stops14h 35mSouthwest
Fri 12/136:00 amITO - SFO
2 stops14h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$592
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/310:12 amSFO - ITO
1 stop12h 18mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/69:30 amITO - SFO
1 stop8h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$606

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

9:10 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

Kona Intl

Sat 1/25

2:20 pm-12:09 am

1 stop7h 49m

$266

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

7:45 am-2:33 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/12

12:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$267

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

7:42 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Kona Intl

Fri 1/17

8:55 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$269

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

5:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops14h 40m

Kona Intl

Tue 1/21

9:00 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop13h 19m

$279

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 12/31

7:42 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 28m

Kona Intl

Thu 1/16

10:21 am-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$282

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Wed 1/22

7:45 am-4:08 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Hilo Intl

Tue 1/28

7:30 am-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$363

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Kona Intl

Wed 4/23

9:30 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$415

San FranciscoWaimea (Kamuela)

SFO - MUE

SFOMUE

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

9:45 am-7:13 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Waimea (Kamuela) Waimea Kohala

Fri 1/24

7:17 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 48m

$421

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Mon 1/20

9:10 am-6:13 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Hilo Intl

Wed 1/22

7:55 pm-3:19 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$457

San FranciscoHilo

SFO - ITO

SFOITO

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

7:45 am-4:08 pm

1 stop10h 23m

Hilo Intl

Mon 2/3

8:35 am-7:45 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$462

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to The Big Island from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island (average of $408). Flying from San Francisco to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to zzFUI are scheduled on a Monday (2 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 November 21, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,290 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to The Big Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Within the past month, 11 users have taken a look at flights from San Francisco to The Big Island.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $149. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, 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?

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco to The Big Island are San Francisco - Kona Intl, San Francisco - Hilo Intl and San Francisco - Waimea (Kamuela) Waimea Kohala.

  • 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 Avianca (100%), Lufthansa (98%) or Air Canada (92%) 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 $1,230 for a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Kona Intl) is currently priced at $227.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to The Big Island (average of $408). Flying from San Francisco to The Big Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $593). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to The Big Island. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$179Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$183Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$215Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$240Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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