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

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Cheap Flights from SNA to KOA starting at $191 One Way, $390 Round Trip

Prices starting at $390 for return flights and $191 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.

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$390 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$390
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $390 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$392 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $392 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$396 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $396 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$397 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$397
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $397 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
SNA
Orange County
KOA
Kona Coast
$427 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$427
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from Orange County to Kona Coast, returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $427 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Kona Intl.

Airport Hotels near Kona Intl.

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 May 4 to May 5
$261 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,557 reviews)
Really cool stay. Very nice staff. Place is very clean. I was able to work on my laptop without interruptions. Good experience.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$224 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$266 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,932 reviews)
Food was great and most of the staff was very friendly. Kalena the pool attendant was extremely kind and went above and beyond on keeping the pool area clean and helped us with any questions aswell as recommendations for things to do on the island. I had a few small issues with my room but when i ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
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 10 to May 11
$348 total
May 10 - May 11
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! (1,000 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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

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 May 4 to May 5
$261 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,557 reviews)
Really cool stay. Very nice staff. Place is very clean. I was able to work on my laptop without interruptions. Good experience.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

PACIFIC 19 Kona
Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort

4 out of 5
75-5852 Alii Dr Kailua-Kona HI
$224 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$266 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,932 reviews)
Food was great and most of the staff was very friendly. Kalena the pool attendant was extremely kind and went above and beyond on keeping the pool area clean and helped us with any questions aswell as recommendations for things to do on the island. I had a few small issues with my room but when i ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Royal Kona Resort
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! (1,038 reviews)
We just had a amazing vacation at the property. It is one of the best property for your budget. We choose to upgrade the oceanfront room with meal and valet parking. You must do it if you want to enjoy it most. Only one thing turn me down was the walls between rooms are not good enough. I could hear ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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! (1,454 reviews)
Family friendly. Clean.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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
$224 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$266 total
May 4 - May 5
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! (2,932 reviews)
Food was great and most of the staff was very friendly. Kalena the pool attendant was extremely kind and went above and beyond on keeping the pool area clean and helped us with any questions aswell as recommendations for things to do on the island. I had a few small issues with my room but when i ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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! (1,454 reviews)
Family friendly. Clean.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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 ...

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

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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! (996 reviews)
First off, the staffs were really nice. The things we asked for such as towels were promptly replaced and garbage were picked up daily. They also provided the necessities such as dish soap, laundry detergent, and other household items. Place is really clean. I would definitely go back to stay at ...

Reviewed on Apr 28, 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.

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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