$127 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona (SFO-KOA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $127 for one-way flights and $265 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Thu, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 18
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$265 Roundtrip, just found
$265
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 13 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $265 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$266 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$266
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $266 found 5 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$267 Roundtrip, just found
$267
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Sep 29, priced at $267 just found
Alaska Airlines
Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$268 Roundtrip, just found
$268
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $268 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 8
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$270 Roundtrip, just found
$270
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $270 just found
United
Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Oct 23
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$270 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Oct 23, priced at $270 found 1 hour ago
United
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$271 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $271 found 5 hours ago
United
Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 23
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$272 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $272 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $277 just found
American Airlines
Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 16
SFO
San Francisco
KOA
Kona Coast
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 8 from San Francisco to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $277 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $190 - $328 per traveler.

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Alternative airports near Kailua-Kona

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Select flight to Waimea-Kohala MUE. Flights from $582
MUE
Waimea-Kohala
Flights from $582
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Kona Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$249
Distance
2365 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 23 mins

San Francisco to Kailua-Kona Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco 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 Francisco to Kailua-Kona in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $127 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 Francisco 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 Francisco 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) cost?
You can book cheap return flights starting at $244 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) 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 SFO on August 19 2025 and touching down at KOA. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to KOA?
The cheapest flights from SFO to KOA are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
You can fly directly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) on a United Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from SFO to KOA?
Jet off from SFO to KOA with Alaska Airlines. This airline currently offers the lowest one-way fare for this route, starting from $127. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SFO on October 16 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
On average, just 1 nonstop flight departs daily from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). Want more options? Use Expedia's filters to discover flights with layovers and add a new destination to your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
More passengers fly between SFO and KOA at 9 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather skip the crowds? Consider flying outside peak hours and it's possible you'll save on your ticket as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to KOA?
Saturday has the most flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). Consider leaving on this day and you'll have a greater chance of finding a schedule that works for you.
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
The earliest flight out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is at around 9:10AM UTC-8. Board this plane and you'll land at Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) at approximately 12:55PM UTC-10. The overall travel time is 5h 45m.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Flights from SFO to KOA have an average travel time of 5 hours and 45 minutes. The distance between these two airports is 2,400 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to KOA?
United Airlines has the strongest track record for on-time direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA), with an on-time score of 87%. Use the Expedia App to see your journey status before you jet off and get real-time alerts about any trip changes.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Opt for a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) that leaves before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Compare your flight options from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). This is the only airport in Kailua-Kona you can fly into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) last-minute?
Booking your flight from SFO to KOA shortly before your trip is generally more expensive. But if there's some wiggle room with your departure times and dates, you could land a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to KOA flight and hotel package?
You'll generally save money by booking a SFO 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 simple to manage everything in one convenient place. Once you've chosen your ideal accommodations and flights, consider adding extras like activities, car rentals and tours.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Typically, you can cancel or modify your SFO to KOA flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Check your itinerary for the airline's guidelines and fees on flight changes, or if you'd like further information, visit our Customer Service portal.

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