Kailua-Kona

$179+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO - KOA)

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SFO — KOA
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Kona Intl are usually found in September or January, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). 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 April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$179
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$507

Good round-trip deal

$433 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Kona Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Kona Intl flights.
From San Francisco to Kona Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl.

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 6/29:05 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/1210:50 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$318
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/68:55 amSFO - KOA
1 stop9h 29mAlaska Airlines
Tue 5/69:00 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop7h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$323
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 8/317:00 amSFO - KOA
Nonstop5h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/231:48 pmKOA - SFO
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/2$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/86:10 amSFO - KOA
1 stop14h 21mDelta
Thu 5/89:39 pmKOA - SFO
1 stop12h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/3$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/285:40 amSFO - KOA
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Fri 5/210:00 amKOA - SFO
2 stops10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$445

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Kailua-Kona

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Return

Price

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

9:05 am-11:26 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Kona Intl

Thu 6/12

10:50 pm-6:59 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$318

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

8:55 am-3:24 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Kona Intl

Tue 5/6

9:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$323

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:10 am-5:31 pm

1 stop14h 21m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/8

9:39 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$332

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 8/11

7:30 am-3:50 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Kona Intl

Tue 8/19

2:40 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$364

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

5:40 am-12:55 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Kona Intl

Fri 5/2

10:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$445

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:19 am-12:17 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Kona Intl

Sat 5/24

1:47 pm-10:52 am

1 stop18h 05m

$493

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

1:40 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$179

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

8:50 am-1:52 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$181

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

5:05 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$189

San FranciscoKailua-Kona

SFO - KOA

SFOKOA

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

7:50 pm-6:25 am

1 stop13h 35m

$194

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 San Francisco-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Kailua-Kona 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 San Francisco-Kailua-Kona 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 KOA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 April 3, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 April 3, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to KOA are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 April 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

    If you wish to fly to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Kona Intl. There are 6 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona Intl (KOA) per day to choose from. Flights to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 5h 21m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kona Intl typically takes.

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

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($318), Alaska Airlines ($333), and Delta ($357) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $179. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona for a low price.

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

    Consider Avianca (92%), United Airlines (92%) or Lufthansa (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $199. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Kona Intl) can be booked for $318 on average our data indicates $1,142 when flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flights?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). 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 Kailua-Kona

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$105Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$190Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$250Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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