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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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

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SFO to KOA 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 30mif flown nonstop
Nonstop airlines
None (connecting only)
Nonstop flights per day
0connections available
Cheapest month
December 2026over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
3h behindKailua-Kona vs San Francisco

San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

Round trips from $220

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Dec 8.

Cheapest month: December 2026

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San Francisco to Kailua-Kona 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 Wed, Sep 30$248
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$230
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 17$223
  4. December 2026from Tue, Dec 8$220
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$235
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 16$227

Airlines flying San Francisco to Kailua-Kona

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?

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

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Tips for this route

  • There is no scheduled nonstop between SFO and KOA. Every itinerary connects, most often through HNL, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
  • December 2026 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $220; September 2026 is the most expensive at $248 and up, a difference of $28 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday 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.
  • Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind San Francisco. A morning departure lands in Kailua-Kona with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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San Francisco to Kailua-Kona: common questions

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

There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA) takes 5h 30m of flying plus a layover, usually 7h 15m or more door to door across 2,366 miles.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to KOA?

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

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

Over the next six months, December 2026 has the lowest round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona (KOA), starting at $220 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

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

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

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