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$169 Find Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

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Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Kailua-Kona to San Diego.
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Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 8:55 pmKOA-SAN
9h 45m1 stop
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7:45 am - 2:25 pmSAN-KOA
9h 40m1 stop
$337Southwest
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Thu, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 4:30 pmKOA-SAN
7h 25m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:05 pmSAN-KOA
8h 05m1 stop
$343Southwest
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 1:40 pmKOA-SAN
11h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 7:24 pmSAN-KOA
8h 26m1 stop
$354United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
8:38 pm - 9:21 amKOA-SAN
9h 43m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 7:10 pmSAN-KOA
8h 00m1 stop
$377Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 11:07 pmKOA-SAN
5h 31mnonstop
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9:00 am - 12:04 pmSAN-KOA
6h 04mnonstop
$392Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 11:07 pmKOA-SAN
5h 31mnonstop
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9:00 am - 12:04 pmSAN-KOA
6h 04mnonstop
$398Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:36 pm - 11:07 pmKOA-SAN
5h 31mnonstop
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6:32 pm - 11:36 amSAN-KOA
20h 04m1 stop
$404Alaska Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
Delta Logo
8:38 pm - 12:04 pmKOA-SAN
12h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 7:10 pmSAN-KOA
8h 00m1 stop
$415Delta
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Thu, May 22 - Tue, May 27
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 7:10 amKOA-SAN
11h 00m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 1:46 pmSAN-KOA
5h 56mnonstop
$464Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
1:15 pm - 11:41 pmKOA-SAN
7h 26m1 stop
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11:15 am - 7:31 pmSAN-KOA
11h 16m2 stops
$482United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kailua-Kona to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Kailua-Kona, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego is May, where tickets cost $236 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $556 and $550 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $784, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kailua-Kona to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego was $169 for a one-way ticket and $337 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kailua-Kona and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    On your way to San Diego, you’ll fly out from Kona Intl. You’ll be landing at San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kailua-Kona to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kailua-Kona to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Kailua-Kona and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $415 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $319 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Kailua-Kona is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Kailua-Kona with another airline. Booking your flights between Kailua-Kona and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Kailua-Kona up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $259 or less one-way and $477 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Kona Intl Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kona Intl to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Direct returns

San Diego to Kona Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kailua-Kona to San Diego. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kailua-Kona to San Diego? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9968 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
7.9Comfort
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The flight was canceled and very little help given at the check in desk. Everyone at the desk says: just go on the app and see how they rebooked you. I mean come on it’s embarrassing customer service.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Mar 2025JAC - SAN
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The flight was canceled and very little help given at the check in desk. Everyone at the desk says: just go on the app and see how they rebooked you. I mean come on it’s embarrassing customer service.

The registration was chaotic. The kiosks didn't work for most people, and most had to do registration and receive boarding slips with a person. It took about an hour to get through he process, and I was worrying that I will be late to the flight. However, the personnel was great - courteous, professional, and was able to work through the problems.

I upgraded my seat and the service and boarding were wonderful. My flight attendant was very helpful when I experienced nausea on the flight (a first time experience). Flight arrived early which was nice. The only negative was many airlines have screens to provide some on flight entertainment, this aircraft did not. I had planned to read and listen to an audiobook on my flights, so no big deal on my part. The USB plug ins were broken on both my seat and the center seat, so I was not able to charge my phone during the flight, I will add 2 of the three USBs were broken on ride from San Diego as well. I would attribute this to the design, it is a very awkward angle to plug in, so frequent and perhaps not so gentle attempts to plug in have caused them to break.

Stay with what you are doing. Excellent service and ahead of schedule. Well done.

We had to cancel and we’re treated fairly with 100%refund quickly

There was an issue with water that led to us not having potable water onboard. They dumped the onboard water and we were two hours late taking off.

All good. Great food and entertainment when there isn’t any on a one hour flight

The flight from San Diego to San Jose gate 28A The two persons working there didn’t even turn on the display board. The display board saying to Sacramento. When I asked she was rude and showed the board . Then he realized And changed. Every one was confused because we are running late to catch that flight coming from IAD. Very irresponsible staff.

Great crew, great boarding, old B-list movies, no free meal service, child kicking my seat back all flight long, early arrival, then 40 minute, confused wait for bags.

I liked the flight attendant named Tyler. He was charismatic and genuine. I like the pilot in my second flight, he was considerate to everyone’s feelings. I liked the people I sat beside. I like the plane size. I like Alaska airlines

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

They separated our seats and moved us to the back of the plane. Hundreds of dollars and thousands of miles used and this was my platinum member experience.

AC barely worked on a 50 minute flight. It was very warm the whole flight. Flight was very bumpy and hard landing.

Got on the plane and then needed to deboard the plane because they didn’t have any pilots?

The flight was canceled two hours before departure, it took over five hours to rebook us on another flight.

Rough day of travel all the way around. Wrong info given to us multiple times and mistakes in their booking making our trip 10 hours longer than planned. I’m bummed because I fly Delta all the time and love them. Mistakes happen. Just bummed that this was a rare trip our whole family was traveling together.

All in All a great experience. Cost of luggage sucks … first time I ever had to pay for luggage. Otherwise the check in counter was awesome, the gate clerks were great and the Stewards & Esses were the best.

Love Hawaiian you can’t go wrong, still provides you good drinks and little snack at the end

No tv’s. Had to walk 45 minutes to connect to next flight. Couldn’t get dinner as a result. Ended up eating pretzels until I felt sick.

Overall a great experience. The starlink internet was amazing addition.

unexpected $120 charge to sit next to my wife on an isle seat in the economy section. Looks like there pre-assigning us both on the middle seat was intentional - leaving the isle seat next to my wife open at $120 was a ploy to make more money. Not good business.

TV monitor is not working properly. Long flight needs some entertainment but it didn't work. Food snack should be healrhier compare to what we have given.

Plane was delayed due to issues at the airport. Otherwise the experience was good. The staff was nice. The drinks and food were good for economy. The wifi was fast.

I loved the clean plane, complimentary sandwich, chocolates and drink choices. I loved how far the economy seats recline. I love the free starlink wifi.

I liked the ease of boarding. Didn't like the food. Snack choices were poor, expensive and not much food provided within the snack packs. Crew could be friendlier for a more Aloha experience.

Crew was great as always. Food not good. Getting people on and off would be much faster if all bags were checked except small ( fit on lap ) carry on. Dogs on planes need to be only real service dogs. It's getting out of hand !!!!!!!!

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

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