Cheap flights from SAN to KOA (San Diego Intl. to Kona Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to KOA starting at $145 One Way, $344 Round Trip

Prices starting at $344 for return flights and $145 for one-way flights to Kona Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sun, May 24 - Fri, May 29
SAN
San Diego
KOA
Kona Coast
$344 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$344
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, May 24 from San Diego to Kona Coast, returning Fri, May 29, priced at $344 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
SAN
San Diego
KOA
Kona Coast
$354 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, May 7 from San Diego to Kona Coast, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $354 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
SAN
San Diego
KOA
Kona Coast
$360 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$360
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, May 7 from San Diego to Kona Coast, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $360 found 1 day ago
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
SAN
San Diego
KOA
Kona Coast
$362 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$362
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, May 6 from San Diego to Kona Coast, returning Mon, May 11, priced at $362 found 3 hours ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
SAN
San Diego
KOA
Kona Coast
$369 Roundtrip, just found
$369
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from San Diego to Kona Coast, returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $369 just found

Hotel Ideas near Kona Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kona Intl.

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$219 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$261 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,901 reviews)
Great location, just a little dated.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
$211 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$251 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,544 reviews)
Only stayed one night. Upgraded room to king bed was nice. They were sold out for parking on the premises. We were told that we had to park across the street at the Marriott. A little inconvenient. Overall stay was good.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel

3.5 out of 5
75-5660 Palani Road Kailua-Kona HI
$294 nightly
The price is $348 total per night from May 5 to May 6
$348 total
May 5 - May 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
hotel locations is awesome.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Kailua-Kona

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$219 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$261 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,901 reviews)
Great location, just a little dated.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
$211 nightly
The price is $251 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$251 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,544 reviews)
Only stayed one night. Upgraded room to king bed was nice. They were sold out for parking on the premises. We were told that we had to park across the street at the Marriott. A little inconvenient. Overall stay was good.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
$310 nightly
The price is $369 total per night from May 20 to May 21
$369 total
May 20 - May 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf resort in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,030 reviews)
Pool was great. Didnt have breakfast

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kailua-Kona Hotels With Airport Transportation

Banyan Tree Sanctuary

Banyan Tree Sanctuary

3 out of 5
73-4464 Kohanaiki Road Kailua-Kona HI
Book a stay at this spa guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Lyman Kona Coffee Farms and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews)
Room was small but comfortable. couldn't leave slider open at night because frogs were so loud and it got too hot in the room with no AC

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024

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Banyan Tree Sanctuary
Kona Hawaii Guesthouse

Kona Hawaii Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
77-362 Paulina place Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kona Le'a Plantation ...
4.6/10 (48 reviews)
This place is trashed!!!!! DO NOT BOOK this place!!! Pictures are NOT what they represent at all!!!

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

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Kona Hawaii Guesthouse
Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village

3.5 out of 5
78-7190 Kaleiopapa St. Kailua-Kona HI
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 outdoor pools, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (440 reviews)
It is very hard to locate the property. The management said that even Uber sometimes has trouble finding it. The pools are small but very clean. The rooms were huge. Not at all crowded. Definitely need a car. Would definitely come back.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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Club Wyndham Mauna Loa Village
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Kailua-Kona Hotels

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kailua-Kona Bay

Hampton Inn by Hilton Kailua-Kona Bay

2.5 out of 5
75-5739 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kona Inn Shopping ...
6.8/10 (993 reviews)
We did not stay at Uncle Billys hotel. It was closed but we were booked at a hotel 7 miles away

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2022

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Kailua-Kona Bay
Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews)
Nicely renovated older property. Our room was dated but there were updates to lighting, carpeting, and bedroom. You can tell the place was once an amazing property as units are large with large kitchens. Something you don’t find in the reasonable rent options these days. Lots of things to do on site! ...

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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Kona Coast Resort
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$219 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$261 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,901 reviews)
Great location, just a little dated.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Kailua-Kona

Kona Coast Resort

Kona Coast Resort

3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,452 reviews)
Nicely renovated older property. Our room was dated but there were updates to lighting, carpeting, and bedroom. You can tell the place was once an amazing property as units are large with large kitchens. Something you don’t find in the reasonable rent options these days. Lots of things to do on site! ...

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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Kona Coast Resort
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa

4.5 out of 5
Ehukai Street, 78-128 Kailua-Kona HI
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Haleo ...
7.8/10 Good! (997 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, game room, close to beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
Beautiful, clean room close to the pool. Amazingly high ceilings. Wonderful interactions with the staff. I can’t wait to go back!

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Club Wyndham Kona

Club Wyndham Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5961 Alii Dr. Kailua-Kona HI
Stay at this hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
Absolutely amazing property. We loved it this clean and family friendly property. Staff is welcoming. Missing: Property is about a mile from bar and restaurants.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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Club Wyndham Kona
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

SAN to KOA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
KOA Address & GPS
Address:
Kailua-Kona HI, 96734
United States
IATA Code:
KOA
Longitude:
-156.041077
Latitude:
19.736174
Time Zone:
Pacific/Honolulu

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from SAN to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Before you hop on the aircraft at SAN, remember to pack loads of delicious snacks in your hand luggage. Alaska Airlines flies direct to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole, so you won't get the opportunity to top up your supplies en route.
What is the shortest flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Grab a glass of red and get comfortable in your seat with an absorbing movie or book. With the flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona taking 8 hours and 33 minutes, there's plenty of time to kick back and enjoy the experience.
How many hours flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
Typically, it takes 8 hours and 35 minutes to get from SAN to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA). You'll be in your seat for a good amount of time, so think about bringing plenty of entertainment, like an engrossing book or your travel journal.
What airlines have the most flights from San Diego Airport to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
If you're on the lookout for a drama-free flying experience, consider booking your ticket with Alaska Airlines. This air carrier offers 54 flights every month between San Diego and Kailua-Kona and is one of the leading airlines operating on this route.

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