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Cheap flights from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 2,366 miles, connecting flights only.

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KOA to SFO at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
2,366 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
5h 5mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
February 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday21% less than Friday
Time difference
3h aheadSan Francisco vs Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona to San Francisco

Round trips from $200

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Feb 3.

Cheapest month: February 2027

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Kailua-Kona to San Francisco fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$246
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$226
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$218
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$227
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$205
  6. February 2027from Wed, Feb 3$200

Airlines flying Kailua-Kona to San Francisco

No nonstop service: 1 airline offers one-stop itineraries.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

Kailua-KonaSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

Other arrival airports near San Francisco

Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between KOA and SFO. Every itinerary connects, most often through HNL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $200; September 2026 is the most expensive at $246 and up, a difference of $46 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
  • San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona. Expect to lose 3 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.

Destination guide

San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate

San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.

Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.

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Kailua-Kona to San Francisco: common questions

How long is the flight from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco?

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Kailua-Kona (KOA) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 5m of flying plus a layover, usually 6h 50m or more door to door across 2,366 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from KOA to SFO?

No airline currently flies nonstop between Kailua-Kona (KOA) and San Francisco (SFO). The most common connections are through HNL.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kailua-Kona to San Francisco?

Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Kailua-Kona (KOA) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $200 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Kailua-Kona to San Francisco flights?

Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Kailua-Kona and San Francisco?

San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona. KOA is on Pacific/Honolulu time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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