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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 12:39 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 12:29 am.

The flight takes about 5h 39m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona takes 5h 39m, covering 2,364 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona range from $371 to $649, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $371 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $491 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $316 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $494 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 Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-300 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $389 to $2,467. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $221, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Kahului (OGG) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $448 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $545, a difference of $97.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Honolulu (HNL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 17m, compared with 9h 05m via San Diego (SAN) and 9h 24m via Kahului (OGG).

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Kailua-Kona flights:

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

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

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

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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.