$136 Cheap Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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Cheap Flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona (SJC-KOA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $136 for one-way flights and $283 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 27
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$283 Roundtrip, just found
$283
Roundtrip
just found
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $283 just found
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$285 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$285
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $285 found 3 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 28
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$288 Roundtrip, just found
$288
Roundtrip
just found
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $288 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 11
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$288 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $288 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 26
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$289 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 20 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Aug 26, priced at $289 found 18 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 27
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$290 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$290
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 25 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $290 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 28
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$292 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$292
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $292 found 2 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$293 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $293 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 27
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$297 Roundtrip, just found
$297
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Oct 27, priced at $297 just found
American Airlines
Tue, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 28
SJC
San Jose
KOA
Kona Coast
$297 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 12 from San Jose to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Aug 28, priced at $297 found 9 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose (SJC) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $196 - $416 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

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Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
Origin airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport
Kona Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$267
Distance
2382 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 30 mins

San Jose to Kailua-Kona Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Jose to Kailua-Kona: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Jose to Kailua-Kona

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Jose to Kailua-Kona in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $136 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Jose to Kailua-Kona flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Jose to Kailua-Kona airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) cost?
Book cheap return tickets starting from $258 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving SJC on July 7 2025 and touching down at KOA. The price was last updated on June 30 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SJC to KOA?
To lock in a cheap fare, check for direct flights from SJC to KOA jetting off in October. You can find a one-way Alaska Airlines flight for $129 leaving on October 8 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on June 30 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
If you're departing from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC), you can catch a nonstop flight to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) with Alaska Airlines.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SJC to KOA?
Currently, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from SJC to KOA is Alaska Airlines. You can jet off on this route from $129. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SJC on September 1 2025. Prices were last updated on June 30 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
On average you can take your pick of 4 direct weekly flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). To expand your choices, consider flights with layovers. Simply enter your dates on Expedia and then set the filters to include one stop or more.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
More travelers fly between SJC and KOA at 10 AM than at any other time of day. Looking for a quieter experience? Consider flying outside peak hours and it's possible you'll save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SJC to KOA?
Friday offers the most flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). Consider jetting off on this day and you'll have the best chance of finding a departure that fits your itinerary.
What is the earliest flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)'s earliest flight to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) is at approximately 9:07AM UTC-8. With a travel duration of 5h 46m, you'll touch down at around 12:53PM UTC-10.
How long does it take to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
It takes about 5 hours and 46 minutes to fly the 2,400 mi from SJC to KOA.
What is the best time to fly from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Select a flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures later than this are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Kailua-Kona from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC)?
Browse your flight options from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). This is the only Kailua-Kona airport you can land at if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SJC to KOA are generally more expensive. For the best prices, start searching for flights early. That being said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to find a cheap ticket right before your journey.
Is it cheaper to book a SJC to KOA flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by securing a SJC to KOA flight and hotel package compared to booking separately. In fact, you could save hundreds of dollars by bundling with Expedia. And it's easy to manage everything in one convenient place. After choosing your ideal accommodations and flights, you can add extras such as car rentals, activities and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
If you reserved your SJC to KOA flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the type of fare you have, additional charges may apply for changes beyond that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal for further details.

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