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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Kona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 361 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kailua-Kona.239 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 239 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.248 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 25 Aug.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 248 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.249 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 249 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.252 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 252 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.255 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 255 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.255 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 255 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.256 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 256 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.361 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jul, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 13 Jul, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Kona on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 361 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.385 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Wed, 19 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 385 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.427 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Kona on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 427 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.432 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Kona on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 432 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.471 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Jun, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Kona on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 471 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.489 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Kona on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 489 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.502 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Kona on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 502 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.506 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Kona.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Kona on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 506 €, select.
Kailua-Kona.509 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Kona.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Kona on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 509 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Kona flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from 471 €
Jul
from 361 €
Aug
from 248 €
Sep
from 249 €
Oct
from 239 €
Nov
from 256 €
Dec
from 432 €
Jan
from 530 €
Feb
from 506 €
Mar
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Apr
from 509 €
May
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San Francisco International to Kona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Kailua-Kona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kona.

Kona

12km from central Kailua-Kona
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from 239 €
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Kamuela

53km from central Kailua-Kona
from 681 €
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San Francisco to Kailua-Kona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found239 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineITA Airways
Average flights per week98

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Kona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Kona is 239 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 42 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Kona.
ITA Airways, United and Lufthansa fly direct from San Francisco International to Kona.
As of June 2026, there are 98 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Kona.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Kona is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport on Tuesday, 6 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 42 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kailua-Kona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kona.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is 5 hours 25 minutes.

  • Kailua-Kona is three hours behind San Francisco and follows the UTC-10 timezone.

  • Flights from SFO to KOA start from 08:55 — the first with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:45 with United Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 21 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flights.

  • To ensure you get on your SFO to KOA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Jetting into Kailua-Kona (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United Airlines.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates SFO to KOA flights. A reliable 84.68% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SFO and KOA:

    • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

    • Kahului Airport

    • Los Angeles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight is 124 €. A round-trip fare is currently 239 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To secure cheap tickets from SFO to KOA, book your trip six months before your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to KOA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.

  • Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of all flights departing from San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% touch down on time at their destination.

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)

  • Get off your San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight and be in your hotel bed shortly after. If you want a comfortable option within easy reach of KOA, head for Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.

  • Explore without limits with a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and venture far and wide through Kailua-Kona and beyond.

  • For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Kona International Airport at Keahole around one week in advance.

Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona

  • Kona International Airport at Keahole is approximately 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.

  • It takes roughly 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. July is the most popular month to head to Kailua-Kona. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from SFO to KOA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Honolulu is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.

  • Around 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, Pearl City is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.

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