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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 5:16 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:15 am.

The flight takes about 5h 16m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco takes 5h 16m, covering 2,364 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco range from $351 to $607, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $351 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $450 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $386 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), 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 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kailua-Kona to San Francisco flights, with 75% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 25%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $429 to $2,762. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $215, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Connecting flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco most commonly pass through:

• Honolulu (HNL) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $396 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $613, a difference of $217.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 57m, compared with 9h 50m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Kailua-Kona to San Francisco flights:

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

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

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 Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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