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The Heel-On-Bus Agency provides bus services from KOA to downtown. The buses are available outside the airport’s entrance/exit between terminals 1 and 2. Car rentals are an option for passengers looking for more freedom. Several car rental agencies operate off-site but offer free shuttle services to their lots. These shuttles leave from baggage claim areas A and B. SpeediShuttle offers door-to-door services between KOA and several destinations around the island. You can take this shuttle from the baggage claim area. Taxis are also available outside the baggage claim areas A and B, and all are metered.

Passengers with limited mobility have stair-free access to all airport areas. You can request wheelchair assistance directly from your airline and they will provide the service upon arrival. There are also reserved parking spots, accessible restrooms, dedicated seating, and fast track services. Low vision passengers are allowed to bring their service animals to KOA. KOA also provides Aira services and tactile guide paths to guide low-vision passengers. The hard of hearing will have visual paging and messaging and access to TDD telephones.

United Airlines and Delta are the only airlines with premium lounges at SAN. Delta runs a members-only lounge, while you can access the united Airlines lounge by showing your flight ticket and paying at the door. You’ll find the Delta lounge in terminal 2 near gate 37 and the United Airlines lounge in terminal 1 on the mezzanine level near the departures gate. SAN also has a USO lounge for active US military members, it’s in terminal 2 on the east floor.

Dogs and other pets are welcome at SAN. However, TSA requires all pets to stay within their carriers while traveling through the airport. Pets are only allowed outside when walking through security or using pet relief areas. SAN has provided six pet relief areas; five are pre-security, with only one option post-security. The five areas are outdoors and marked with a grassy patch with a fire hydrant. The post-security area is in terminal 2 west.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights:

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

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

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

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

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $364 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $545 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 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 Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• San Francisco (SFO) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Sacramento Intl (SMF) - 10% of one-stop connections

San Francisco (SFO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 25% on the San Diego to Kailua-Kona route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $456 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $602, a difference of $146. 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 San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona takes 6h 08m, covering 2,551 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 9:12 am and lands at 3:20 pm
• Latest: departs at 11:43 am and lands at 5:51 pm.

The flight takes about 6h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $524. Book 5 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 $368 to $3,289. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $193, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 49m, compared with 8h 12m via Sacramento Intl (SMF) and 8h 18m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Kona Intl Airport (KOA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Sixt

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona range from $388 to $656, with an average of $524 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

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