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Among airlines operating Kailua-Kona to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Kailua-Kona and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco usually depart from Kona Intl (KOA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $353 round-trip via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $444 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 25% of one-stop connections

Honolulu (HNL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Kailua-Kona to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $376 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $519, a difference of $143. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kailua-Kona to San Francisco flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco takes 5h 10m, covering 2,364 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 5:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:09 am.

The flight takes about 5h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $448. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $1,421. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $206, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 8h 29m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 9h 05m via Honolulu (HNL).

San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona (Pacific Time vs Hawaii-Aleutian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco range from $344 to $576, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $344 counts as a good deal.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Kailua-Kona to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.