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$99 Find Cheap Flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

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Cheapest round-trip
$202
Overall average: $522
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Mon 4/20Tue 5/5
SJC - KOA • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$217
Typical prices: $296-$582
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Wed 4/15Wed 4/22
SJC - KOA • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona (SJC-KOA)

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

Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 5
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7:00 am - 9:39 am
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KOA
5h 39mnonstop
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1:44 pm - 7:45 pm
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27h 01m
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$202Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Wed, May 20
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2:34 pm - 10:14 pm
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KOA
10h 40m
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3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
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5h 16mnonstop
$206Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:00 am - 9:39 am
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5h 39mnonstop
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3:56 pm - 12:06 am
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5h 10mnonstop
$217Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:10 am - 1:37 pm
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9h 27m
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3:56 pm - 12:06 am
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5h 10mnonstop
$224Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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8:00 am - 7:52 pm
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14h 52m
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3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
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5h 16mnonstop
$226Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Fri, May 15
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8:00 am - 7:52 pm
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14h 52m
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3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
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$236Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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5h 35mnonstop
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3:40 pm - 11:56 pm
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$237Alaska Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:10 am - 3:22 pm
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11h 12m
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3:56 pm - 12:06 am
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$241Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:10 am - 3:22 pm
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11h 12m
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$242Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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7:00 am - 9:35 am
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5h 35mnonstop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Kailua-Kona flights

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Kailua-Kona is September, where tickets cost $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $767 and $654 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Jose 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.

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 $503 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Kailua-Kona, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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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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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 seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
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Flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

  • Where can I withdraw some money at SJC?

    In case you want to withdraw some cash while at SJC, you will do so without hassle, as this airport features several working ATMs. In Terminal 1, there are ATMs near Gates 10, 13, and 15, while in Terminal B, they are found short distances from Gates 19 to 26.

  • Is there somewhere I can do some work while waiting for my flight to KOA?

    If you want to do some work at SJC as you wait for your flight to KOA, you can take advantage of the workstations available near Gates 7A, 9, 15, 18, and 28. In any of these workstations, you’ll be able to charge your electronic devices, as they all feature power outlets.

  • How can I travel from KOA to Kalaoa?

    To travel from KOA to Kalaoa, you can board a cab, Heel-On Bus, or SpeediShuttle. Among these means of transportation, it’s in your best interest to travel on a SpeediShuttle. This is because apart from being cheap, it will drop you at your preferred spot.

  • Where can I get assistance while at KOA?

    If you need assistance after landing at KOA, you should head to the information desks located in various parts of the airport’s two terminals. At any of the information desks, you’ll be served accordingly, as they all feature knowledgeable airport staff.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona was $99 for a one-way ticket and $202 for a round-trip.

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

    When flying out of San Jose you will be using San Jose. You will be landing at Kailua-Kona, also known as Kona Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $578 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $447 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose 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 Jose to Kailua-Kona

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $148 or less one-way and $329 or less round-trip.
  • On the date you’re set to travel from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), you should reach the airport at least 2h before your flight. Reaching the airport this early will give you adequate time to go through the airport’s security checkpoints. It will also accord you enough time to check out this airport’s attractions.
  • While waiting for your flight to Kalaoa at SJC, you can fill your tummy as this airport features several eateries. Some of the remarkable restaurants you have a meal at this airport include Trader’s Vic restaurant near Gate 22, Sushi Boat near Gate 23, Smashburger near Gate 22, and San Jose Beer Union across from Gate 7.
  • If you are traveling with a baby, you can comfortably breastfeed him/her at SJC as you wait for your flight to Kona International Airport (KOA). This is because SJC features several nursing rooms. The said nursing rooms are near Gate 8 in Terminal A and Gates 18, 21, 24, and 26 in Terminal B. In case you just want to change your baby’s diapers, you can visit any of the airport’s restrooms, as they all feature baby changing tables.
  • Before departing KOA, check out the Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka Space Center. An educational facility dedicated to Hawaii’s first astronaut, this center features Onizuka’s personal belongings, a space travel simulator, and interactive displays explaining space concepts. In this center, you’ll gain educational knowledge while also getting entertained. It is usually open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
  • If you’re disabled or have limited mobility, you can receive free porter services at KOA. Upon request, the airline you travel with can organize a porter who has been trained on how to cater to persons with disabilities. The porter will assist you in moving around the airport, transport your luggage, and board your vehicle out of the airport.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Jose 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 Jose 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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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

Our flight when we finally got rerouted to a different destination than we were going was fine. But 2 days was taken out of our vacation because our flit was cancelled. We understand mechanical problems and of course don’t want to be on a plane that has mechanical problems.Wish there had been another solution.

in-flight wifi was not working well. also the cabin temperature was a bit hot.

The bathroom trash container under the sink fell out and was like that long before my flight. The plane smelled of canned fish and floor was Deteriorating

I behave had better flights this one was old and poor

I wasn’t able to check in prior to arriving at the airport, I was told by the agent I may not get a seat on the plane as others were waiting for seats, I sat there for 2 hours before being assigned a seat, very stressful. The plane was delayed. Overall not a great travel experience for a 44 minute flight.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

Larger seats and more room would elevate the experience. Otherwise, it was good!

It was fine. It was a 30 minute flight so there was water or fruit juice and no food. Which was totally fine. The check in, gate and flight crew were all excellent.

I didn’t order food so can’t really say how it was. Overall, it was a great experience.

Check in went pretty well and you didn't lose my bag. After I got a drink from the drink cart they charged me for it, and at the crazy overpriced airport rates. Never had that happen before, is that an american thing? what madness.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

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

First class and monitors weren’t working for mine & my husbands. Eventually fixed, but quite annoyed as we bought first class. Also, No foot rests.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

Fabulous if you have a portable wheelchair. They can store it in the galley and you can just walk out with it. Really nice and the flat seats are just incredible, very nice. iPads for movies, also pretty nice,

No charging outlets worked. Other than collecting trash attendants didn’t come around. No one could hear flight attendants announcements during the flight. Seat pads were horrible. Sitting on a board for 5 hours. What happened to Hawaiian airlines comfort, hospitality, and extras? Our pilots did an excellent job trying to minimize turbulence and incredible job in landing in windy conditions.

I always love flying Hawaii and I have nothing to add

comfortable but the food is horrible. I have flown Hawaiian several times now and no matter what they say the food is its the same squashed bread with melted goop inside. Tastes fake and isnt what they represent, its quite nasty. What happend to real food? And there is NO entertainment!! so not sure why they are asking for a review on that.

I was very, very cold and a stranger loaned me her sweater next to me. I didn’t wanna buy a blanket just for a four hour trip when I did not need the pillow or the earphones. I don’t mind purchasing a blanket, but I only needed that not all of it accessories. Cold air pretty much blew the entire trip. Two people in front of me both bought the blanket packages. Maybe that’s the idea. The crew was exceptionally nice and passed through multiple times.. the restrooms were very clean and usually accessible.

3 hour wait on customer service after flight was cancelled. Was bumped to a flight where I wouldnt have gotten to my destination for another 2 days. Had to fully refund flight and book a new one the following morning. Paid twice the amount for the flight than I had originally booked. Very disappointed I was not offered any sort of discount or points for all of the frustration, in fact the airline profited twice as much off of me by cancelling my flight and and changing my entire trip.

What an amazing flight. I haven’t experienced this level of service in a flight in years. This will be the only way to fly to Hawaii for me in the future.

Everything was great except having to check in at Alaska. That was a surprise and took extra time and effort. Should have been explained somewhere maybe on the HA electronic ticket.

I could not believe that on a 5 hour plus flight we were not given a complimentary meal . That should be illegal. Or it would be nice to be informed beforehand that a complimentary meal would not be provided. The wording in the email I got about pre ordering food was phrased in a way that made the food seem like it would be free. Very misleading! Also during boarding we were informed there would be empty seats we could move to if we wanted, all we had to do was wait for an announcement, however an announcement was never made. Then when we tried to change seats ourselves we were singled out over the loud speaker and told we could not move without asking. Then the flight was about to take off , so we didn’t have time to ask . Then we were told we could not move to the exit row because you had to pay for those seats, but we were not told where we could move. Also no one was in the exit rows so , if something happened no one would be there to assist the passengers. Also people should be allowed to move there if the airline wasn’t able to sell them. One passenger asked if he could pay for the upgrade and the flight attendant said she did not have the capability to charge for the seat on her mobile device, so the airline ended up losing possible income anyways . So why not let people move there during flight if you have no way to charge them? Then the landing was bumpy and awful and many passengers complained out loud when we landed .

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

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