KOA - SJC

$119 Find Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose

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 Jose departing on 4/20. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$285
Overall average: $271
Alaska Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/27Mon 5/4
KOA - SJC • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$388
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/27Mon 5/4
KOA - SJC • Non-stop
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Prepare for USDA checkpoints at Kona Intl.
Consider Caltrain for travel from San Jose to SF.
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Cheapest • Avg $397 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose (KOA-SJC)

 
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 Jose 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 Jose

Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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3:56 pm - 12:06 am
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SJC
5h 10mnonstop
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7:13 am - 3:21 pm
SJC
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KOA
11h 08m
1 stop
$285Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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1:16 pm - 9:44 am
KOA
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SJC
17h 28m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 7:52 pm
SJC
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KOA
14h 52m
1 stop
$306Alaska Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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1:16 pm - 9:44 am
KOA
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SJC
17h 28m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
SJC
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KOA
5h 35mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
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3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
KOA
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SJC
5h 16mnonstop
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7:00 am - 4:34 pm
SJC
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KOA
12h 34m
1 stop
$353Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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1:40 pm - 8:19 pm
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SJC
27h 39m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:52 pm
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KOA
13h 52m
1 stop
$359Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
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6:00 am - 8:25 pm
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SJC
11h 25m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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KOA
5h 35mnonstop
$367Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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1:40 pm - 8:19 pm
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SJC
27h 39m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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KOA
5h 35mnonstop
$374Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:19 am - 8:19 pm
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SJC
8h 00m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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KOA
5h 35mnonstop
$377Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Tue, May 26
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3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
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SJC
5h 16mnonstop
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7:00 am - 1:24 pm
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KOA
9h 24m
1 stop
$383Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 4
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3:56 pm - 12:06 am
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SJC
5h 10mnonstop
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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KOA
5h 35mnonstop
$388Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Kailua-Kona to San Jose flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose 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 Jose?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Kailua-Kona to San Jose, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Kailua-Kona, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

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 Jose, 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 Jose is April, where tickets cost $271 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $873 and $589 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

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 $259 on average.

Expert advice

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

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Blane Bachelor

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.

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SJC

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$104
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
Flight from Kailua-Kona to San Jose

When to book flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kailua-Kona to San Jose 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 Jose

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kailua-Kona to San Jose was $104 for a one-way ticket and $285 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kailua-Kona and San Jose?

    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 Jose?

    Kailua-Kona and San Jose are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Kailua-Kona from Kona Intl and will be arriving at San Jose.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

    American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Kailua-Kona to San Jose flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Kailua-Kona to San Jose flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kailua-Kona and San Jose, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Kailua-Kona to San Jose on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose, Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $452 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 $483 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

    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 Jose.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kailua-Kona to San Jose?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Jose 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 Jose?

    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 Jose with an airline and back to Kailua-Kona with another airline. Booking your flights between Kailua-Kona and SJC 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 Jose?

    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 Jose 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 Jose

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $183 or less one-way and $259 or less round-trip.

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

 
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 Jose.
Find which airlines fly direct from Kona Intl Airport to San Jose Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kona Intl to San Jose

Monday

Alaska Airlines

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines

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Friday

Alaska Airlines

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Direct returns

San Jose to Kona Intl

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Wednesday

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Friday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Kailua-Kona to San Jose

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kailua-Kona to San Jose. 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 Jose? 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 12052 reviews
7.0Entertainment
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
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I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
KOA - SFO
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I was in economy class and there was plenty of leg room. New interior which was nice and they served various kinds of chips and sodas on the red eye. You couldn't get a bottle of water but they instead served it in a medium paper cup from a reinforced structured paper container, environmental friendly.

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.

Alaska Airlines has horrible customer service. After sitting in a packed airplane for over an hour, they decided to cancel our flight and had us deplane. Instead of helping us nearby, we had to ride two trains (in Seattle Airport), from the S-Gates to the C-Gates; only to stand in a line for 3 and a half hours. Throughout the 3 hours, there was often 1 agent at the customer service counter to help the passengers trying to get information and accommodation on a flight that they cancelled. Do better!

I was standing in line to use the restroom. A First Class passenger wanted to use the restroom after me, but Jaques made me wait on Flight 3418 from BOI to SJC on December 12, 2025. I felt this was inappropriate and rude.

I know airlines have to save money, but a little more legroom would be nice. I’m a small person and I just felt cramped after a few hours. However, I loved everything else! Free Alaska Airlines wifi, free movies, yummy snacks, and the crew was so helpful and accommodating!

The stewards were too loud and chatty with each other

This was a smooth ride all the way with plenty of space in main cabin for my 6 foot frame over 5.5 hours. The stewards were pleasant and attentive. We bought the tapas box which proved to adequate for us on this flight. It was pretty hard to find restaurant food to go that is vegan for us in Kona Airport so buying this helped lots.

Look at my previous review I just wrote on this survey. It was awful!

The airline staff was great! The best safety review ive ever had!

Unfortunately 4 hour 40 minute delay because of airport then one hour into flight diverted back to Kona elderly man on plane got heart attack trying to get home some how

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

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!

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!

We decided to take our mom on vacation but we were worried how well she will do on the flight, she's a senior and required special accommodations such as transport chair since she can't stand for long periods. To our surprise my whole family was given priority boarding, my mom was given chair, we were not standing in line and were given seats in good area next to our mom. A+ experience!

I like that you have eliminated plastic cups, bottles and straws. The crew was conscientious about separating the used paper cups from the trash. This change to paper is a great move and makes me want to choose Alaska when I fly.

Attendants seemed un-engaged and indifferent when asked for assistance.

Overall it was a good flight. The thing I most appreciated was that you eliminated plastic cups and water bottles and stir sticks and had paper cups, wood stir sticks and cans. Plus, I saw that the airline staff were actually keeping the used paper cups separate and unfolding the used cardboard meal boxes and keeping those items separate from the trash. Good for them! This makes me want to support Alaska Airlines and fly Alaska again. Thank for taking this step in working to reduce single use plastics! Kudos!

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