Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $257
United Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is currently $257
Cheapest one-way flight $129
United Nonstop 6 hr Mon, Jun 1
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is currently $129
Last-minute weekend getaway $397
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is currently $397
Cheapest business class flights $1,187
United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is currently $1,187
Fastest flight 5 hr 27 min The fastest nonstop flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona takes 5 hr 27 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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $255–460
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $460–630

Popular airlines from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $257
    Typical price: $295–650
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - KOA Every day
    57 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - KOA Every day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $307
    Typical price: $310–690
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    SFO - KOA Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
    453 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - KOA Every day
  • Southwest
    from $416
    Typical price: $455–930
    45 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - KOA Every day
  • Delta
    from $306
    Typical price: $345–880
    35 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - KOA Every day
  • American
    from $416
    Typical price: $375–910
    26 weekly connecting flights
    SFO - KOA Every day

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona

The cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $255 to $460.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona recently found on Google Flights was with United from $257. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $257, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $307, flying from May 31 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $306, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona starts at $257 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $129 and departs on Mon, Jun 1.
5 hr 27 min is the shortest flight time from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 15 nonstop flights and 57 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .

In terms of flights, Alaska is the most popular. Alaska offers 4 nonstop flights and 453 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona are:
  • Southwest offers 45 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
  • Delta offers 35 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
  • American offers 26 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona recently found on Google Flights was with United from $257. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $129.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $257, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $307, flying from May 31 to Jun 9.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $306, flying from May 24 to Jun 2.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona is $416, flying from May 4 to May 11.
United and Alaska fly direct from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.
  • There are 15 United direct flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona at price $397 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
United and Alaska fly direct from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona.
  • There are 15 United direct flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Alaska direct flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona start at $257 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 8 with United.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco and Kailua-Kona start at $1,187 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with United.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona start at $257 from Mon, Jun 1 to Mon, Jun 8.
To book business class trips from San Francisco 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 Francisco and Kailua-Kona starts at $397 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with United.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Francisco and Kailua-Kona at price $397 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Francisco 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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