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$129+ Cheap flights from California to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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LAX — KOA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$278
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One-way from

$129
(Hawaiian Airlines)

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Average price

$328

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Cheapest flights from California to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/2810:00 amSAN - KOA
Nonstop6h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/111:07 amKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 9/153:50 pmLAX - KOA
Nonstop5h 35mDelta
Thu 9/258:40 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/20$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:00 amONT - KOA
1 stop13h 38mDelta
Thu 9/49:45 pmKOA - ONT
1 stop12h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/19$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/307:00 amOAK - KOA
1 stop9h 52mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/79:41 amKOA - OAK
1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$288
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/119:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/203:20 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/129:33 amLAX - KOA
Nonstop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/121:47 pmKOA - LAX
Nonstop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/109:00 amSFO - KOA
1 stop11h 27mAlaska Airlines
Thu 3/203:20 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop14h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$293
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:45 amSJC - KOA
1 stop7h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 5/22:15 pmKOA - SJC
Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$293
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/66:15 amSJC - KOA
1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/123:20 pmKOA - SJC
1 stop15h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/106:30 amSAN - KOA
1 stop8h 35mSouthwest
Tue 3/1810:00 amKOA - SAN
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:55 pmSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/2610:55 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$299
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1510:25 amSAN - KOA
1 stop8h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/222:36 pmKOA - SAN
Nonstop5h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$303

Find flights from California to Kailua-Kona within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Kailua-Kona

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 4/28

10:00 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/1

11:07 am-7:31 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

$278

OntarioKailua-Kona

ONT - KOA

ONTKOA

Ontario

Fri 4/25

5:45 am-5:39 pm

1 stop14h 54m

Kona Intl

Sun 5/4

8:20 pm-11:05 am

1 stop11h 45m

$283

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/6

9:41 am-9:10 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$288

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/28

3:59 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

Kona Intl

Wed 5/7

8:40 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$288

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

9:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/20

3:20 pm-8:44 am

1 stop14h 24m

$291

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX - KOA

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

9:33 am-12:17 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Kona Intl

Mon 5/12

1:47 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop5h 23m

$292

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Tue 4/29

10:45 am-3:24 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Kona Intl

Fri 5/2

2:15 pm-10:26 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$293

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

9:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/20

3:20 pm-8:44 am

1 stop14h 24m

$293

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN - KOA

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/18

10:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$297

San JoseKailua-Kona

SJC - KOA

SJCKOA

San Jose

Thu 3/6

6:15 am-11:33 pm

1 stop19h 18m

Kona Intl

Wed 3/12

3:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop15h 20m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona

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Travel insights for flights from California to Kailua-Kona

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from California to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 CA to KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 February 20, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Kailua-Kona

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Kailua-Kona. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to KOA are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona 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 Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, 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 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from California to Kailua-Kona have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kailua-Kona from California?

    Most people fly into Kona Intl (KOA) if they book a flight to Kailua-Kona from California. Kona Intl is conveniently located just 7.7 mi from Kailua-Kona’s city center.

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

    This flight path from California to Kona Intl was viewed by 26 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 to fly from California to Kailua-Kona one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $129. Users have also found prices from $139 and $139 on Alaska Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Kailua-Kona?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Kailua-Kona consider San Francisco - Kona Intl, Los Angeles - Kona Intl or San Diego - Kona Intl as they are the most popular.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from California to Kailua-Kona are American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%) and Qantas Airways (100%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from California to Kailua-Kona is $99. On average you can expect to pay $899. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Kona Intl), can usually be booked for $258.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from California to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 6 airlines flying from California to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from California 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$150Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$181Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$222Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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