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Among airlines operating Kailua-Kona to San Jose flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between Kailua-Kona and San Jose.

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

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• American 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 Jose.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $413 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $458 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 Airbus A321 (sharklets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Kahului (OGG) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 22% of one-stop connections

Kahului (OGG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Kailua-Kona to San Jose route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 39%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $317 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $517: a $200 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Some of the most popular sights in San Jose are San Jose McEnery Convention Center, SAP Center at San Jose and Civic Auditorium. These are among the most viewed places in San Jose on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 3:31 pm and lands at 8:37 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:31 pm and lands at 8:37 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 06m.

A nonstop flight from Kailua-Kona to San Jose takes 5h 06m, covering 2,381 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.

One-way fares from Kailua-Kona to San Jose are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Kahului (OGG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 39m, compared with 9h 11m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 10h 10m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

San Jose 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 Jose Airport (SJC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $18 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz

Round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose range from $397 to $563, with an average of $477 over the past 12 months. Anything below $397 counts as a good deal.