Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is four hours behind San Antonio.
Give yourself enough time to catch your SAT to KOA flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Kona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between SAT and KOA include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart SAT land on time.
San Antonio International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central San Antonio. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near SAT:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Get off your San Antonio International Airport to Kona Airport flight and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from KOA, stay at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Travel at your own speed with a Kona Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and experience more of Kailua-Kona and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Kona Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Kona Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona Airport to the centre of Kailua-Kona has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kona Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Kailua-Kona in March.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your flights from San Antonio International Airport to Kona Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAT to KOA in January. Temperatures average between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a trip to Honolulu will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
