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$154 Find Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego departing on 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$316
Typical prices: $448-$357
Delta
Thu 9/10Thu 9/17
KOA - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$609
Typical prices: $448-$357
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/22Wed 9/23
KOA - SAN • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $316 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $374 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 37m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 47% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego (KOA-SAN)

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

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 10:11 am
KOA
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SAN
9h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:31 pm
SAN
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KOA
13h 31m
1 stop
$316Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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9:45 pm - 4:08 pm
KOA
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SAN
15h 23m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:31 pm
SAN
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KOA
13h 31m
1 stop
$322Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23
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3:51 pm - 8:48 am
KOA
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SAN
13h 57m
1 stop
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11:41 am - 2:48 pm
SAN
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KOA
6h 07mnonstop
$331Alaska Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 12:38 pm
KOA
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SAN
11h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:54 pm
SAN
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KOA
13h 54m
1 stop
$346Delta
Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4
Delta Logo
8:40 pm - 12:33 pm
KOA
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SAN
12h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:54 pm
SAN
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KOA
13h 54m
1 stop
$352Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 8:48 am
KOA
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SAN
13h 57m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:41 am - 2:48 pm
SAN
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KOA
6h 07mnonstop
$356Alaska Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
8:40 pm - 12:33 pm
KOA
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SAN
13h 53m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 6:54 pm
SAN
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KOA
14h 39m
2 stops
$357Delta
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Nov 1
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3:40 pm - 6:55 am
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SAN
12h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:55 am - 6:10 pm
SAN
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KOA
10h 15m
1 stop
$367Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 10:11 am
KOA
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SAN
9h 26m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:31 pm
SAN
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KOA
13h 31m
1 stop
$376Delta
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 18
Delta Logo
9:45 pm - 12:33 pm
KOA
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SAN
11h 48m
2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:31 pm
SAN
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KOA
13h 31m
1 stop
$382Delta
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego departing in September.

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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Kailua-Kona, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays 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 January, where tickets cost $235 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $633 and $608 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 $552, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on KOA

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

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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FAQs for booking flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Diego was $154 for a one-way ticket and $316 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 MAX 8 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, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $441 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $485 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $260 or less one-way and $469 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Kona Intl 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

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

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Direct returns

San Diego to Kona Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4256 reviews
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable

Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.

A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.

Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.

It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.

The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.

No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members

A solidly good experience, but would’ve appreciated more communication with regards to travel delays.

No issues and clear sailing. What a preferred to have sat in one of empty seats other than my assigned seat that would be my only complaint if it was to complain.

Flight delayed two hours , missed connection flight then connection cancelled- horrible experience with hotel

The checking was disaster, the crew wasn't behave well. It took us two hours to check in, after that thr line at the TSA was long, we barely make the flight. Bad airline

I like that if they asked you to checked in a bag at the gate they give you priority to board

I liked the Starlink WiFi but didn't like how they said they were the only airline to offer a free meal and it turns out to be just a standalone sandwich and then charge for snacks to go with it. Rather have the free snacks like Southwest, but have the option to purchase a decent meal for a 5+ hour flight.

I like Hawaiian, it was great that they had good internet connection across the Pacific Ocean, thanks to Star Link satellites. The seating was comfortable, ( I was in economy ). Maybe I missed it, but I only got offered a beverage once. It was a nonstop flight KOA to SMF. I would take it again next time I go that way.

Previously flown Hawaiian Airlines on similar routes, I found Alaska Airlines to be noticeably more comfortable. The seats on Alaska Airlines provided better support and cushioning, which made a significant difference on the long flight to the islands. When you’re spending 5-6 hours in the air, seat comfort really matters, and Alaska Airlines delivered where it counts. After comparing both carriers, I’ve decided to book with Alaska Airlines for all my future Hawaii trips. The superior seat comfort alone makes it worth choosing Alaska over Hawaiian Airlines. If you’re planning a trip to Hawaii and prioritizing comfort, I’d recommend giving Alaska Airlines a try. You won’t be disappointed. Highly recommended for Hawaii travel!

The crew was EXTREMELY helpful And sweet and the flight was smooth!

One hour waiting time after boarding, but arrived in time. I am satisfied

Flying with Hawaiian Airlines is a treat! They have the best crew, food and drinks! I’ve always enjoyed flying with Hawaiian Airlines and will continue to use them!

Amazing all female crew, including the pilot. Great flight attendants and smooth trip. Food was good. Boarding the plane from back to front would have made things significantly smoother. Took forever to wait for people to clear the alley. A little extra leg room would be nice also. Please thank your flight crew!

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