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Cheapest round-trip
$303
Typical prices: $296-$487
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/16Wed 9/23
SFO - KOA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$152
Typical prices: $183-$269
Alaska Airlines
Wed 11/4
SFO - KOA • Non-stop
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Shortest trip • 7h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO-KOA)

 
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

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:32 am
SFO
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KOA
5h 32mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:51 pm - 11:59 pm
KOA
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SFO
5h 08mnonstop
$303Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:36 am
SFO
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KOA
5h 36mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 11:59 pm
KOA
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SFO
5h 07mnonstop
$304Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 8
United Airlines Logo
8:16 am - 10:49 am
SFO
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KOA
5h 33mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 7:01 am
KOA
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SFO
5h 06mnonstop
$317United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 10:43 am
SFO
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KOA
5h 33mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
12:04 pm - 8:20 pm
KOA
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SFO
5h 16mnonstop
$317United Airlines
Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
6:23 am - 5:31 pm
SFO
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KOA
14h 08m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:06 pm - 9:38 am
KOA
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SFO
9h 32m
1 stop
$318Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 9
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 3:00 pm
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KOA
11h 00m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:40 pm - 9:38 am
KOA
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SFO
8h 58m
1 stop
$331Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 17
American Airlines Logo
9:29 am - 4:00 pm
SFO
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KOA
9h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:52 am
KOA
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SFO
9h 07m
1 stop
$336American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
American Airlines Logo
10:12 am - 4:15 pm
SFO
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KOA
9h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 9:52 am
KOA
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SFO
9h 07m
1 stop
$336American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
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7:00 am - 9:36 am
SFO
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KOA
5h 36mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:32 am - 11:58 pm
KOA
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SFO
12h 26m
1 stop
$340Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 5:53 pm
SFO
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KOA
11h 33m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 11:59 pm
KOA
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SFO
5h 07mnonstop
$340Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kailua-Kona from San Francisco usually cost between $372 and $638 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $303 on Alaska Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 23).

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 Tuesday 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 January, where tickets cost $367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $640 and $607 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 $483, 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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

 
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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

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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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Blane Bachelor

Expert on KOA and SFO

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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Low season

September

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$152
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 34% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona was $159 for a one-way ticket and $303 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, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines 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 9 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona, with SkyTeam 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 Hawaiian Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona are Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. With an average price for the route of $448 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 $364 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • 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 $303 or less one-way and $373 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.

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San Francisco to Kona Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Kona Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines,United Airlines

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