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Cheapest round-trip
$278
Typical prices: $448-$793
Delta
Wed 11/18Wed 12/2
SJC - KOA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$681
Typical prices: $458-$877
Alaska Airlines
Tue 12/29Tue 12/29
SJC - KOA • Non-stop
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Hawaiian's premium economy adds legroom, and some A321neo flights include free Wi-Fi.
Alaska offers Premium Class perks, plus a 20-minute baggage guarantee after landing.
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Cheapest • Avg $378 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 41m (one-way)
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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

Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Dec 2
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5:59 am - 7:27 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
15h 28m2 stops Salt Lake City Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:40 pm - 2:00 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
13h 20m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$278Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
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11:30 am - 5:38 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
9h 08m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
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10:02 pm - 9:18 amKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
8h 16m1 stop Los Angeles
$292Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24
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8:35 am - 6:10 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
11h 35m1 stop Honolulu
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3:40 pm - 6:00 amKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
12h 20m1 stop Honolulu
$323Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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6:30 am - 2:00 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
9h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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6:00 am - 3:30 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
7h 30m1 stop Honolulu
$328Southwest
Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Mar 1
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8:00 am - 1:39 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
7h 39m1 stop Honolulu
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4:30 pm - 11:37 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
5h 07mnonstop
$377Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 24
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7:00 am - 4:19 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
11h 19m1 stop Kahului
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3:31 pm - 10:37 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
5h 06mnonstop
$400Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
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12:58 pm - 3:09 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
52h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:55 pm - 9:27 amKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
9h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$436American Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 18
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12:58 pm - 3:02 pmSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
28h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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10:21 pm - 12:09 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
11h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$445American Airlines
Tue, Dec 29 - Tue, Dec 29
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8:15 am - 11:58 amSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
5h 43mnonstop
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4:26 pm - 11:27 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
5h 01mnonstop
$681Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 31 - Thu, Dec 31
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8:15 am - 11:58 amSJC  San Jose-KOA Kona Intl
5h 43mnonstop
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4:26 pm - 11:27 pmKOA  Kona Intl-SJC San Jose
5h 01mnonstop
$681Alaska Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Jose, California 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 Jose, California to Kailua-Kona departing in November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Kailua-Kona from San Jose, California usually cost between $457 and $668 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $278 on Delta (Nov 18-Dec 2).

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 Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Jose, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays 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 May, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $646 and $597 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.

No, with an average price for the route of $598, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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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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Expert on KOA

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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Expert on SJC

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 season

August

Cheapest flight

$166
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
Flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

When to book flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose 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 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona was $136 for a one-way ticket and $278 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?

    Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, 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 Airbus A321 (sharklets) 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.

  • 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 $502 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 $444 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 $646 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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