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Cheapest round-trip
$316
Typical prices: $374-$638
Delta
Wed 8/19Wed 8/26
KOA - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$477
Overall average: $638
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/19Wed 8/26
KOA - SAN • Non-stop
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Shortest trip • 7h 37m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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8:42 pm - 10:11 am
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SAN
10h 29m
1 stop
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3:00 pm - 7:17 pm
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7h 17m
1 stop
$316Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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1:35 pm - 5:05 am
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12h 30m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 6:05 pm
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11h 30m
1 stop
$323Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:50 pm - 10:18 am
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SAN
8h 28m
1 stop
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1:24 pm - 7:35 pm
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KOA
9h 11m
1 stop
$331United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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8:42 pm - 10:11 am
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SAN
10h 29m
1 stop
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7:03 am - 5:35 pm
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KOA
13h 32m
1 stop
$332Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:50 pm - 10:09 am
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SAN
10h 19m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:31 pm
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13h 31m
1 stop
$334Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2
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10:50 pm - 12:13 pm
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SAN
10h 23m
1 stop
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12:41 pm - 7:35 pm
SAN
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KOA
9h 54m
1 stop
$336United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
Delta Logo
8:42 pm - 6:06 pm
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SAN
18h 24m
2 stops
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7:03 am - 5:35 pm
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13h 32m
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$338Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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8:50 pm - 3:56 pm
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16h 06m
2 stops
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7:00 am - 5:31 pm
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13h 31m
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$340Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
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10:05 pm - 10:15 am
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9h 10m
1 stop
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6:29 am - 5:35 pm
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14h 06m
2 stops
$342Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Aug 25
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10:46 am - 8:35 am
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18h 49m
1 stop
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11:41 am - 2:48 pm
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6h 07mnonstop
$358Multiple Airlines
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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 Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. 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 $777 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $565 on average.

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

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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 season

August

Cheapest flight

$154
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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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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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, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Diego are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $490 and an overall rating of 7.9, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Hawaiian Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $507 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $304 or less one-way and $549 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.

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Kona Intl to San Diego

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

San Diego to Kona Intl

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Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.9
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 12671 reviews
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
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Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
LIH - SAN
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Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air

Boarding passes could not be received online, even after online check-in. While they appeared on the Alaska.com app, they did not transfer to inbox or messages and were not available at all on the Alaska.com app following the check-in process. There was no choice other than to get boarding passes at the airport counter.

Horrible! No blanket or pillow available! We had bulkhead seats but the seats were worn out and no cushion old. No meal or even a sandwich for our 5 hour flight just a little bag of pretzels. Crabby attendant female with long brown hair. We will not book Alaska Airlines again

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

Paid additional for seat upgrade, but got same seat as no upgrade.

The flight was late. The flight attendant snapped at my daughter for asking to use the bathroom after they announced to be seated. She was told she should listen next time. She has a uti and it had nothing to do with her not listening. One of our suit cases was dented. The flight itself went well and the plane was clean.

The flight overall was mediocre for me. But the point is that it got us to our destination safely.

I like the kindness and friendliness of the crew but not the long waits between flights

USB and power ports available in seats 💺. Inadequate snack options.

Crew and flight were on time and it was a positive experience

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 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!

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

Traveling with my 90 year old mother, the boarding process was great, the gate crew was very helpful and friendly. One of the flight attendants was kind enough to assist her to and from the restroom mid-flight and cater to any requests she had. I wish I flew Hawaiian Airlines more often, it was a great trip!

First time in a long time and look forward to many more

The flight left and arrived on time. the only food offered on the 5+ hour flight was a cheese sandwich. Unlike Alaska Airlines there was no information on the website regarding food at all or any option to purchasse in advance. Otherwise, it was an excellent flight.

Food was so cheap and small potion. Not tasty just ok. Heads-phone was not free, they charged us $4! That’s BS! Boarding got delayed.

The good: On time departure and arrival. The terrible: Packed in like sardines. Chairs would not recline but some others did. The food packet was disgusting. "One and done" for us on Hawaiian Airlines. The Kayak Experience: In making our reservations and trying to get seat assignments it said we needed to "contact the airline to get seat assignments." Turns out we could not get our seat assignments until 24 hours before the flight. Kayak should have been more explicit when we were ordering our non-refundable seats. Boo on Kayak. Never again!

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