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

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Cheap Flights from SNA to KOA starting at $143 One Way, $283 Round Trip

Prices starting at $283 for return flights and $143 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.

Hotel Ideas near Kona Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kona Intl.

Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Resort
3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
$220 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$259 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,598 reviews)
"This is a great location. The property is a bit old, but I’d still recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
PACIFIC 19 Kona
PACIFIC 19 Kona
3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
$207 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$244 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,699 reviews)
"Very convenient, comfortable and reasonable for a quick trip to Kona. Parking situation could be improved."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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
$336 nightly
The price is $396 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$396 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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)
Great place and close to everything.
"We stayed here for the 4th of July a day before we checked in to our timeshare. We picked this hotel specifically because we had seen the parade went by the hotel and it has a great little beach. The hotel is very nice and clean. We got 2 free welcome Mai Tais, welcome shell necklaces and option ..."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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
3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
$220 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$259 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,598 reviews)
"This is a great location. The property is a bit old, but I’d still recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Royal Kona Resort
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI
$324 nightly
The price is $382 total per night from Jul 25 to Jul 26
$382 total
Jul 25 - Jul 26
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Pool was fantastic! Service and food at the restaurant was ok"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

OUTRIGGER Kona Resort and Spa
PACIFIC 19 Kona
PACIFIC 19 Kona
3.5 out of 5
75-5646 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
$207 nightly
The price is $244 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$244 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,699 reviews)
"Very convenient, comfortable and reasonable for a quick trip to Kona. Parking situation could be improved."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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
Stay at this 3-star spa guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kailua Pier and Hula Daddy Kona ...
"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

Banyan Tree Sanctuary
Kona Hawaii Guesthouse
Kona Hawaii Guesthouse
2.5 out of 5
77-362 Paulina place, Kailua-Kona, HI
$524 nightly
The price is $546 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$546 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua Pier are located ...
"This place is trashed!!!!! DO NOT BOOK this place!!! Pictures are NOT what they represent at all!!!"

Reviewed on May 31, 2024

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
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (417 reviews)
"Great service!"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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

Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel
Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel
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 Kailua Pier and Magic Sands Beach are ...
"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

Uncle Billy's Kona Bay Hotel
Kona Coast Resort
Kona Coast Resort
3.5 out of 5
78-6842 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Very comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Kona Coast Resort
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Kona Resort
3.5 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI
$220 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$259 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,598 reviews)
"This is a great location. The property is a bit old, but I’d still recommend"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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
Stay at this 3.5-star 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,322 reviews)
"Very comfortable"

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Kona Coast Resort
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa
Ehukai Street, 78-128, Kailua-Kona, HI
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kailua-Kona. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Magic Sands Beach and Kailua ...

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

Travelers say...
"This property was due for renovations about 3 years ago but the pandemic hit. They are planning a huge renovation now and you can tell they are in the recovery phase of the pandemic. We love this resort but could tell the pandemic hurt them."

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2022

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 3.5-star 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! (971 reviews)
"They have construction going on which was very noisy, thankfully we were able to have our condo changed to a different location. The unit was not upgraded yet, smelled a little musty but was clean and served its purpose. Pool was very busy and loud with kids the first couple days but we did get some ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

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!

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