Cheap flights from SNA to KOA (John Wayne to Kona Intl.)

Earn rewards on top of your airline miles with Orbitz Rewards

Many airlines offer flexible change policies

Sign up to receive text alerts about your trip

Cheap Flights from SNA to KOA starting at $156 One Way, $302 Round Trip

Prices starting at $302 for return flights and $156 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.

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$302 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$302
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Aug 17 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Aug 20, priced at $302 found 1 day ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$333 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$333
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $333 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$340 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $340 found 4 days ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Fri, Aug 21
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$351 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$351
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Fri, Aug 21, priced at $351 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 20
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$354 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$354
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 17 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Thu, Aug 20, priced at $354 found 1 day ago

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
$236 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$281 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (2,973 reviews)
"My family and I stayed at Kona Royal Resort for a week, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout our stay. One thing we especially appreciated was the air conditioning. There were a couple of very hot days on the island, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
$220 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$261 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (2,634 reviews)
"Very nice place & staff ..although beds were small for 2 ppl . Room was small as well ."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 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
$315 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$373 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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! (1,023 reviews)
"We loved this hotels location right in the heart of Kona. The beach right by the pool was very nice and a short walk to many restaurants and shops. The beds were very comfortable and the balconies were a nice place to take in the fresh air. The rooms were nice relatively recent renovations. The kids ..."

Reviewed on Jun 12, 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
$236 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$281 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (2,973 reviews)
"My family and I stayed at Kona Royal Resort for a week, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout our stay. One thing we especially appreciated was the air conditioning. There were a couple of very hot days on the island, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona HI
$304 nightly
The price is $361 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$361 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,106 reviews)
"The front desk persons in the nigh shift are not very nice. When I asked the reason why my room wasn’t being cleared up for the all day and when it will be cleared up. The front desk person told me the housekeeper has their own schedule and he didn’t know when the housekeeper will go to clean the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa
PACIFIC 19 Kona

PACIFIC 19 Kona

3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd Kailua-Kona HI
$220 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$261 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (2,634 reviews)
"Very nice place & staff ..although beds were small for 2 ppl . Room was small as well ."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

PACIFIC 19 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.

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

Get rates
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

Get rates
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! (444 reviews)
"Beautiful Condo, great amenities, excellent and friendly staff, Definitely recommend this condo and it’s truly 5 stars."

Reviewed on May 29, 2026

Get rates
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

Get rates
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! (1,471 reviews)
"Yes, it was a nice day, but they were going to have a luau and texted me that they weren’t gonna have them a while after all because of weather and the weather was perfectly fine. Also, when Calling the reception and asking them for towels or soaps, they will take forever drove around. It was OK ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Get rates
Kona Coast Resort
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$236 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jun 14 to Jun 15
$281 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (2,973 reviews)
"My family and I stayed at Kona Royal Resort for a week, and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The room was very clean, comfortable, and well-maintained throughout our stay. One thing we especially appreciated was the air conditioning. There were a couple of very hot days on the island, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 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! (1,471 reviews)
"Yes, it was a nice day, but they were going to have a luau and texted me that they weren’t gonna have them a while after all because of weather and the weather was perfectly fine. Also, when Calling the reception and asking them for towels or soaps, they will take forever drove around. It was OK ..."

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2026

Get rates
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...
"Valet was perfect for the parking. Awesome men & friendly. The Swimming Pool were Beautiful...."

Reviewed on May 26, 2026

Get rates
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! (1,001 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at Wyndham Kona Hawaiian Resort. Our newly remodeled two-bedroom unit was beautiful, spotless, and very comfortable. The updated furnishings, modern finishes, and well-equipped kitchen made it feel like a home away from home. The resort grounds are lush, well maintained, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2026

Get rates
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.

SNA to KOA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SNA Address & GPS
Address:
18601 Airport Way
Santa Ana CA, 92707
United States
IATA Code:
SNA
Longitude:
-117.860538
Latitude:
33.680201
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 SNA to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole?
Flying from John Wayne Airport to KOA? Breaking up the journey is your one and only option as there are no carriers that fly nonstop on this route. However, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the best alternative — a flight with just one stop.
What is the shortest flight from SNA to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl. Airport at Keāhole?
Move about the cabin, have a nap and drink water. They're just a few sensible things you should be doing during your Santa Ana to Kailua-Kona journey. The quickest flight time is 9 hours and 15 minutes, so be sure to follow these steps to avoid jet lag.
How many hours flight from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to KOA?
The trip from SNA to KOA usually lasts around 9 hours and 18 minutes. Make this long-haul flight go by a little faster by bringing your tablet or phone brimming with your favorite films.
What airlines have the most flights from John Wayne Airport to Kona Intl. Airport (KOA)?
At the moment, you won't find any direct flights between SNA and KOA. However, you will be able to book a flight with at least one stop. It's not all bad — use the break to stretch your travel-weary legs or grab a nice coffee!

Map To Nearby Hotels

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

More to Explore