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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:27 amSFO-KOA
5h 27mnonstop
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2:50 pm - 11:08 pmKOA-SFO
5h 18mnonstop
$278Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
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5:50 am - 10:47 amSFO-KOA
7h 57m1 stop
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9:00 pm - 8:09 amKOA-SFO
8h 09m1 stop
Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
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7:00 am - 9:27 amSFO-KOA
5h 27mnonstop
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6:09 pm - 6:17 amKOA-SFO
9h 08m1 stop
$283Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 3
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7:52 am - 1:17 pmSFO-KOA
8h 25m1 stop
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7:47 pm - 6:17 amKOA-SFO
8h 30m1 stop
$288Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 29
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10:30 am - 5:30 pmSFO-KOA
10h 00m1 stop
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8:30 pm - 7:25 amKOA-SFO
7h 55m1 stop
$297Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
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7:00 am - 9:27 amSFO-KOA
5h 27mnonstop
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1:28 pm - 9:38 pmKOA-SFO
5h 10mnonstop
$298Hawaiian Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Nov 13
Delta Logo
9:55 am - 7:23 pmSFO-KOA
12h 28m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 7:30 amKOA-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
$302Delta
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Tue, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 13
United Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 11:26 amSFO-KOA
5h 21mnonstop
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1:40 pm - 9:39 pmKOA-SFO
4h 59mnonstop
$309United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:46 amSFO-KOA
8h 46m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 9:26 pmKOA-SFO
5h 11mnonstop
$318United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:34 amSFO-KOA
5h 34mnonstop
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3:50 pm - 11:08 pmKOA-SFO
5h 18mnonstop
$324Hawaiian Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, placing you in Zone 2.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers priority boarding and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.


Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee offers a discount or 2,500 miles if delayed.

Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, use SFO's curbside check-in offered by United, Delta, and Southwest. It's a convenient option, especially for families.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
KOA

For a quick exit from KOA, consider renting a car. Shuttles are located in the median area of the circular airport drive.

Read more about KOAby Blane Bachelor
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on KOA and SFO

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Blane Bachelor

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.

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

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

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

For San Francisco to Kailua-Kona, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Kailua-Kona back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Thursday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona, 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is September, where tickets cost $353 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $691 and $587 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,401, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 4% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$169
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

When to book flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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

  • How can I fly between SFO and KOA?

    United Airlines is one airline that provides direct flights from SFO to KOA. Airlines including Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines operate flights from SFO to KOA that have one stop. Layover cities include Honolulu (HNL), San Diego (SAN), Phoenix (PHX), Maui (OGG), and Los Angeles (LAX).

  • How do I get from KOA into downtown Kona?

    From KOA, you can catch a #202 bus into Kona, to the Kona Commons. You can also take a #2 or #90 bus. These trips take about 25min. A taxi from KOA into Kona can shave about 10min off your travel time, but it is much more expensive. A Jayride Shuttle is more expensive than a bus but less expensive than a taxi and it takes about 17min to get into downtown Kona.

  • Does SFO have a USO military lounge?

    Yes. The USO lounge at SFO is located in the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, Landside, on the mezzanine level. This military lounge proudly welcomes active-duty US military personnel and their families. It is open every day from 7 am until 4 pm. This lounge provides complimentary snack packs to go.

  • Where can I park my car long-term at SFO?

    SFO provides entry and exit into all of its parking facilities that is contactless. If you book your spot in advance, you can not only secure a spot but you may also get a discount. The Long-Term Parking Lot at SFO is not close to the terminals. However, a free shuttle service operates between the parking lot and the terminals and runs approximately every 5 to 7min.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona was $169 for a one-way ticket and $278 for a round-trip.

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

    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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

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

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flight route.

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $371 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and KOA 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

    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 Kailua-Kona from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $189 or less one-way and $325 or less round-trip.
  • Hawaii’s Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) serves as a hub for Mokulele airlines. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines and a maintenance hub for United Airlines.
  • KOA is itself an interesting attraction on the Big Island of Hawaii. Although a busy airport on the island, it looks like a series of picnic pavilions among the lush greenery of palm fronds and orchids because it is made of tropical-style open-air terminals. Also, the runway is built on an 1801 lava flow.
  • KOA is strict about the animals that it will allow entering the airport. The only animals allowed in the airport are service animals, animals and reptiles that are properly stowed in containers or carriers to be shipped according to guidelines and laws, and animals accompanied by law enforcement personnel. Also, if you are landing at KOA, keep in mind that Hawaii has strict quarantine laws.
  • If you are traveling with children, you can take advantage of the Kids’ Spot interactive play area at SFO. At this indoor playground in the airport, children can wear themselves out and entertain themselves before their flight. This play area includes seating where parents can sit and watch as their children run around and have fun. The Kids’ Spot is open 24/7 and located in Terminal 2 at Gate D15.
  • At SFO, you might meet a member of the Wag Brigade. This is a therapy animal program comprised of teams of therapy animals and their handlers who the airport to comfort passengers who might be feeling stressed, anxious, bereaved, or confused.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Francisco to Kona Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Airport to Kona Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Kona Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Lufthansa, +1 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +2 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +4 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

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Direct returns

Kona Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air Canada, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +3 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +3 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Avianca, Copa Airlines, +2 more

Air Canada, Avianca, +3 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, +5 more

Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. 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 San Francisco to Kailua-Kona? 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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.1Food
7.0Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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I was sitting towards back of plane and the flight attendants I thought spoke unusually loud for an evening flight. They chatted and chatted all night long and it seemed odd to me that they didn’t try to lower their voices. It is annoying as a passenger to hear all their conversations.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025SFO - BOS
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I was sitting towards back of plane and the flight attendants I thought spoke unusually loud for an evening flight. They chatted and chatted all night long and it seemed odd to me that they didn’t try to lower their voices. It is annoying as a passenger to hear all their conversations.

Had to pay $8 for internet wasnt cool, no tv’s, had to use phone to watch movies, no food choices seemed available unless u ordered in advance maybe I'm wrong about that but seemed that way, no snacks were served. Seemed a very bare bones flight. But it was on time and safe so that was good

We were singled out, greeted and helped with check-in at the busy airport. They offered to take our bags there and gave no fuss when we said they were carry-on. With United just last week I had to put up a fight just to get onto the flight with my one authorized carry-on.

boarding was late worst was going back LAX to SFO delayed not once ? but TWICE😡I was at the airport practically almost 5 hours of previous time , very inconvenient! i would have spend longer time with family , I was wanting to avoid TSA line? but it just got me to spend unwanted time @ d airport

Plane boarded and left on time or very close to the stated departure. Arrived on time. Staff was subdued. Could not hear the flight attendant too well. No announcement from the pilot which is always nice. Biggest complaint absolutely no little snacks! But the important thing is we left and arrived on time and we survived.

Crew was not happy to be there and neither was I 😭 well at least the lady that helped me.. I was stuck in the middle seat between two men. Totally my fault since I didn’t pay a fee to select my seat though. I recommend paying the fee even if you’re in a budget. It’s better than being placed aaaaallllllll the way in the back next to the smelly bathrooms. The seats didn’t recline either!! It was a red eye flight so I got no sleep whatsoever. Ordered a coffee and it tasted like…. Let’s just say it was horrible. I had to to return it to the same crew lady and she looked at me like this girl…. Sorry but I was not going to drink that- please take it back!! Oh and lastly, my luggage was completely broken and damaged. All wheels were missing by the time my luggage came around in the luggage cart. Lmao. Overall poor experience to say the least. Tickets were cheap though😂😂😂

Had to sit and wait to get off the plane for closeto a hour. My son also flying to a different destination that day also had like a 2.5 hr delay

Tickets we booked together in January became two different connecting flights. VERY PISSED a about this and a terrible start to our bucket list vacation

Delayed flight both ways. Then, on the return flight, we were stuck on the tarmac for at least 30+ minutes. Idk what happened, but this was a bad experience.

Great flight, no bumps to speak of, pleasant crew, good inflight entertainment choices

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

The flight was great! The flight attendants were friendly and attentive. I would definitely fly Hawaiian Aurlines again!

You have to buy the ear buds and they only offers little cup of water twice.

The flight was supposed to leave at 7:30pm, but departed 10:50pm. They kept moving departure time out every half hour. It was a 45 minute flight from n Sunday night with great weather.

Flight got delayed and it was very inconvenient . Had to come with another carrier. Had to spend one more night in San Francisco.

The worst flight experience I've ever had. Our flight was delayed 14 whole hours because the flight crew never showed up. We had to wait in a two hour line to get our new boarding passes, we were told we had no other option but to fly at 10pm (we didn't depart until 11:45pm). Everyone had to contact their hotels and car rental places, workplaces, etc. since we lost an entire day's worth of travel. The crew showed up at 10:15, which was past the time we were supposed to board. They were laughing and being completely smug when they boarded, and they took another hour to board us onto our flight. The flight crew never came to check in on us, we were quickly given one drink and sandwich and they turned off the lights and were negligent the rest of the trip. My mom asked three attendants for a seat belt extender, they never brought one. I was dehydrated and never received another drink. They were very rude and unfriendly, we had been up since 4am the morning of our flight and didn't land in our destination until 2am the next day (5am local time). This was unacceptable service and treatment, these flights are not cheap and we were inconvenienced out of an entire day of travel. This was 100% avoidable and was the fault of Hawaiian Airlines, and their crews inability to show up to work on time.

Loved the leg room, usb charging, outlet, food, staff. The seats were very uncomfortable for some reason and made my buttocks ache and would have liked to be seated together from the time of purchasing tickets without having to pay extra.

Usually we have a pleasant trip on HA. Not this time! All stewards were unpleasant, rude, rushed, condescending. First step onto the plane, WE greeted the crew with an “Hello!”. They greeted us with a terse smile then ignored us. Not a good start. Even over the PA announcements, they were rushed and unpleasant. One Stewart even berated a passenger in front of us when all they asked is if the purchase cart had vodka to purchase. The steward said “LIKE WE SAID OVER THE PA, THIS ONLY HAS FOOD OR BEVERAGE!” Vodka is a beverage! It was a legitimate question. Not sure why she treated the passenger this way. Taking trash was even unpleasant, No “Thank you” or at least a smile. I work in CS. I know good CS can make or break your trip. There was absolutely no “aloha” on this trip. All clearly did not want to be on this plane and felt strongly that they did not want to provide a premium service to their clients. This might be our last HA and cancellation of my HA-MC if we are treated the same way going home. We are typically treated with kindness and warmth in the past with HA. This trip was unacceptable.

Overall it was a good flight, but the food should be looked at. No options. The seat was also uncomfortable and very tight.

Thanks to the supervisor Jose my pregnant wife and our family will not miss a very important ultrasound tomorrow. What he did was simply heroic. He needs to be promoted and praised. Please tell him our family appreciates him so so much!

Check in process was a mess. Long lines, equipment malfuctioning. One line for baggage tags then a second line for bag checkin.

From the first moment you interact with United Airlines, you can expect nothing less but extreme frustration. The baggage handler at the bag drop seems completely unbothered by the presence of customers waiting in line. No help was extended to load the baggage whatsoever. And if any of your bags is overweight by 0.01 pound they will make you re-distribute everything in your suitcase just to play power trip. When it was time to board no help was extended to customers to locate their seats. Moreover. It was a chaotic mess at the gate when it was unclear who should board first and everyone just bunched up, trying to get on the plane. I am sure the crew was doing their best to perform their jobs while being paid their wages however it shouldn’t be that hard to smile once or twice when you’re in the business if serving customers. It is a shame for the United States of America to have a flagship carrier of such low caliber. Our flight was also delayed by about an hour and a half due to further delays prior to our inbound flight. Being someone who has travelled for both business and leisure in Asia, Europe, and South America I have never experienced such poor quality of service.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

The best airline I have ever travel , really good customer service, attention and service !!

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

Boarding seemed to be organized bedlam. For what ever reason, preboarding took longer than 20 minutes. Made the plane 20 minutes late taking off. Luckily we arrived on time. Flight crew seemed very friendly. Only slight turbulence.

The personnel were professional and friendly. The Boeing 737 Max 9 is too claustrophobic and was very warm at both airport gates, and still warm in the air.

4 hours late, including over +1 hour waiting in plane to take off. Baggage left behind too.

While waiting to claim my checked luggage, I discovered the airline had lost it. After a long wait and inquiries, I discovered it was on another flight. Fortunately, the airline finally sent my luggage home.

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

Our flight was 1.5 hours delayed. There was no weather for the inbound flight, so I don't understand why. This meant a VERY late arrival and only a quick nap before my morning flight.

Delayed flight, so I switched fights to SFO to Phoenix , Phoenix to DSM. Excellent service through American Airlines

AA re-routed flight from HNL to LAX due to delay. My group of 3 with reserved seats in row 9 was broken up, with one assigned to a middle seat, another in the last row of the plane. Not happy. No explanation to the delay. No apologies. No compensation. Would have been nice to be offered an Admiral Club admission or a voucher for the extra 3 hours of layover in LAX. Could not hear the boarding gate announcements in LAX. Adjacent gate was boarding at the same time. Loud speakers were competing against each other. Barely made my boarding group.

Almost a 6 hour flight and the only food option is a cheese plate… and chips. Also how is it there are no options for texting on American. I’ll be going back to delta and united.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

Cramped seats. FAA should make airlines have more legroom, for even short people complain

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

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