Cheap flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $276
Delta 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is currently $276
Cheapest one-way flight $138
Delta 1 stop 14 hr Thu, May 28
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is currently $138
Cheapest nonstop flights $609
Alaska Nonstop 7 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is currently $609
Last-minute weekend getaway $402
Alaska 1 stop 24 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is currently $402
Cheapest business class flights $1,216
United 1 stop 9 hr Fri, May 29 — Thu, Jun 4
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is currently $1,216
Fastest flight 6 hr 3 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona takes 6 hr 3 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $235–400
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $490–550

Popular airlines from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $402
    Typical price: $320–630
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - KOA Every day
    562 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - KOA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $407
    Typical price: $340–690
    237 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - KOA Every day
  • United
    from $306
    Typical price: $315–710
    90 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - KOA Every day
  • Delta
    from $416
    Typical price: $325–790
    40 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - KOA Every day
  • American
    from $416
    Typical price: $380–910
    9 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - KOA Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 mi

Popular airports near Kailua-Kona

  • Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA)
    Kailua-Kona United States 17 min 7 mi
  • Hilo International Airport (ITO)
    Hilo United States 1 hr 37 min 62 mi
  • Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) (MUE)
    Waimea United States 50 min 32 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $235 to $400.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $276. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $402, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $407, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $306, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona starts at $276 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $138 and departs on Thu, May 28.
6 hr 3 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Kailua-Kona.
Kailua-Kona is a year-round destination. It has a warm, tropical climate. The most popular times to visit are fall (Sep–Nov) and winter (Dec–Feb). Athletes compete at the annual Ironman World Championship (Oct), which includes swimming off Kailua Pier.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona.

In terms of nonstop flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 562 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Kailua-Kona are:
  • Southwest offers 237 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
  • United offers 90 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
  • Delta offers 40 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
  • American offers 9 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Kailua-Kona.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $276. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $138.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $402, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $407, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $306, flying from May 29 to Jun 4.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 7 to May 13.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
Alaska flies direct from San Diego to Kailua-Kona.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Kailua-Kona at price $402 is offered by Alaska from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
Alaska flies direct from San Diego to Kailua-Kona.
  • There are 7 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Kailua-Kona start at $609 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Kailua-Kona start at $1,216 from Fri, May 29 to Thu, Jun 4 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Kailua-Kona start at $276 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Kailua-Kona starts at $402 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Alaska.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Kailua-Kona at price $402 is offered by Alaska from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Kailua-Kona, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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