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$342+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (SBA - KOA)

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 3/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — KOA
mar. 31 — abr. 71
lun. 3/31
lun. 4/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) 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 marzo 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$493
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$342
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$703
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 26, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/246:00 amSBA - KOA
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/301:09 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$493
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
jue. 4/245:45 amSBA - KOA
2 stops15h 57mDelta
mié. 4/309:30 pmKOA - SBA
2 stops11h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/24$561
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/147:18 pmSBA - KOA
2 stops23h 10mAlaska Airlines
mar. 6/1010:09 amKOA - SBA
2 stops21h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$565
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
sáb. 3/295:30 amSBA - KOA
1 stop12h 15mSouthwest
mié. 4/96:05 amKOA - SBA
2 stops13h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/25$703
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/184:25 pmSBA - KOA
1 stop24h 55mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 4/269:16 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$761

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Barbara 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 marzo 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona that are best for you.

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Kailua-Kona

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Price

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

jue. 4/24

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 54m

Kona Intl

mié. 4/30

1:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$493

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

jue. 4/24

5:45 am-6:42 pm

2 stops15h 57m

Kona Intl

mié. 4/30

9:30 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops11h 42m

$561

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

mié. 5/14

7:18 pm-3:28 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Kona Intl

mar. 6/10

10:09 am-10:33 am

2 stops21h 24m

$565

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

vie. 4/18

4:25 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Kona Intl

sáb. 4/26

9:16 pm-9:23 am

1 stop9h 07m

$761

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Deals found on 3/24

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Santa Barbara-Kailua-Kona flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Santa Barbara-Kailua-Kona flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Santa Barbara-Kailua-Kona flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Santa Barbara-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 Santa Barbara-Kailua-Kona flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Santa Barbara 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.

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 marzo 26, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
9,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
7,891 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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
8,608 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

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 Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona round-trip?

    Currently priced at $493, United Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $561 and $565, respectively. United Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Santa Barbara 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 airline flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara 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 marzo 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$429Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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