How many flights depart from California to Kailua-Kona on average per week?

As of October 2026, there are 139 flights per week flying from California to Kailua-Kona. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 19% of flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Kailua-Kona?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in California you fly out of and what airport in Kailua-Kona you fly into. For example, flying from San Francisco to Kailua-Kona takes 5h 30m on average. On the other hand, flying from Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona takes 5h 37m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Kona Intl?

Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Kona Intl

How many flights depart from California to Kailua-Kona on average per day?

As of October 2026, 19 flights take off from California and land in Kailua-Kona each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 4:00PM, with 44% of daily flights taking off at noon.

What airlines fly to Kailua-Kona?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Kailua-Kona from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Kailua-Kona. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Kailua-Kona on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport is 7 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kona Intl Airport?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kona Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kona Intl Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Kona Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kona Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:43 am - 3:52 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

6h 09mnonstop

4:15 pm - 6:50 amKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

12h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$387Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

12:00 pm - 4:11 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

6h 11mnonstop

6:31 pm - 7:10 amKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

10h 39m1 stop Honolulu

$389Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 25 - Sat, Jan 30

8:30 am - 6:31 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

12h 01m1 stop Honolulu

2:20 pm - 9:53 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 33mnonstop

$402Alaska Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 4

7:20 am - 11:10 amLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 50mnonstop

2:41 pm - 11:59 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

7h 18m1 stop Honolulu

$407Alaska Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Fri, Jan 15

1:44 pm - 5:34 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 50mnonstop

4:32 pm - 11:58 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 26mnonstop

$417American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 8

1:25 pm - 5:11 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 46mnonstop

4:32 pm - 11:59 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 27mnonstop

$417American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

2:55 pm - 6:36 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 41mnonstop

10:40 pm - 5:55 amKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15mnonstop

$417Delta

Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14

2:55 pm - 6:32 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 37mnonstop

10:45 pm - 6:00 amKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15mnonstop

$417Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16

9:05 am - 1:02 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 57mnonstop

2:23 pm - 9:55 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 32mnonstop

$417United Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 7

9:00 am - 1:08 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

6h 08mnonstop

2:20 pm - 9:53 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 33mnonstop

$417United Airlines

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 16

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8:01 am - 10:59 amLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 58mnonstop

3:28 pm - 10:57 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 29mnonstop

$473Alaska Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 10

9:40 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

11h 30m1 stop Honolulu

3:40 pm - 6:35 amKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

11h 55m1 stop Honolulu

$475Southwest

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

8:32 pm - 11:43 amLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

18h 11m1 stop Honolulu

3:28 pm - 10:57 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 29mnonstop

$478Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 10

8:43 am - 1:32 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

7h 49m1 stop Honolulu

3:28 pm - 10:57 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 29mnonstop

$478Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 10

4:49 pm - 7:26 pmLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 37mnonstop

10:45 pm - 6:00 amKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 15mnonstop

$483Delta

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 10

3:00 pm - 7:26 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

7h 26m1 stop Los Angeles

9:06 pm - 12:58 pmKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

12h 52m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$484Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Mon, Oct 26

6:15 am - 2:03 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

10h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:45 pm - 9:07 amKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 22m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$484American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 2:03 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

10h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:45 pm - 9:07 amKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

8h 22m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$484American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

8:15 am - 6:10 pmSAN San Diego-KOA Kona Intl

12h 55m2 stops Oakland Honolulu

6:00 am - 4:40 pmKOA Kona Intl-SAN San Diego

7h 40m1 stop Honolulu

$485Southwest

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

8:01 am - 10:59 amLAX Los Angeles-KOA Kona Intl

5h 58mnonstop

3:28 pm - 10:57 pmKOA Kona Intl-LAX Los Angeles

5h 29mnonstop

$487Alaska Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Nov 10

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Alaska Airlines flights from California to Kailua-Kona

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Kailua-Kona flight tickets

Alaska Airlines

Feb 1

LAX7:20 amLos Angeles

5h 50m

KOA11:10 amKona Intl

Feb 16

KOA5:00 pmKona Intl

10h 00m

1 stop

LAX5:00 amLos Angeles

$359

Alaska Airlines

Jan 24

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

18h 29m

1 stop

KOA10:29 pmKona Intl

Jan 31

KOA11:29 pmKona Intl

19h 54m

1 stop

LAX9:23 pmLos Angeles

$400

Alaska Airlines

Dec 2

SFO7:00 amSan Francisco

17h 28m

2 stops

KOA10:28 pmKona Intl

Dec 7

KOA11:28 pmKona Intl

12h 23m

2 stops

SFO1:51 pmSan Francisco

$410

Southwest flights from California to Kailua-Kona

Our best Southwest deals on California to Kailua-Kona flight tickets

Southwest

Nov 2

SJC8:35 amSan Jose

11h 35m

1 stop

KOA6:10 pmKona Intl

Nov 4

KOA6:00 amKona Intl

7h 30m

1 stop

SJC3:30 pmSan Jose

$425

Southwest

Mar 3

LAX3:40 pmLos Angeles

7h 45m

1 stop

KOA9:25 pmKona Intl

Mar 9

KOA7:05 pmKona Intl

8h 25m

1 stop

LAX5:30 amLos Angeles

$427

Southwest

Nov 3

SAN6:50 amSan Diego

8h 05m

1 stop

KOA12:55 pmKona Intl

Nov 6

KOA7:05 pmKona Intl

9h 40m

1 stop

SAN6:45 amSan Diego

$430

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San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Fri 11/6

11:43 am-3:52 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/9

4:15 pm-6:50 am

1 stop12h 35m

$387

San DiegoKailua-Kona

SAN San Diego - KOA Kona Intl

SANKOA

San Diego

Mon 1/25

12:00 pm-4:11 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Kona Intl

Sat 1/30

6:31 pm-7:10 am

1 stop10h 39m

$389

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/25

8:30 am-6:31 pm

1 stop12h 01m

Kona Intl

Thu 3/4

2:20 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$402

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 1/11

7:20 am-11:10 am

Nonstop5h 50m

Kona Intl

Fri 1/15

2:41 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$407

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

1:44 pm-5:34 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

Kona Intl

Tue 12/8

4:32 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$417

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

1:25 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop5h 46m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

4:32 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$417

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/10

2:55 pm-6:36 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

Kona Intl

Mon 12/14

10:40 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$417

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Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Mon 11/9

2:55 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop5h 37m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

10:45 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$417

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Tue 12/1

9:05 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

Kona Intl

Mon 12/7

2:23 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$417

Los AngelesKailua-Kona

LAX Los Angeles - KOA Kona Intl

LAXKOA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/9

9:00 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/16

2:20 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$417

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Kailua-Kona

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Kailua-Kona?

The cheapest month to fly to Kailua-Kona from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $363, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Kailua-Kona, with average flight prices from California averaging around $382.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kailua-Kona?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Kailua-Kona is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $441. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Kailua-Kona on Saturday is $537.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Kailua-Kona?

Flying to Kailua-Kona from California in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $454 when looking at flights departing in the morning. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Kailua-Kona is in the afternoon when prices are around $520.

What is the cheapest California to Kona Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Kailua-Kona?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Kailua-Kona from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Kailua-Kona for around $457 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Kailua-Kona from California for as low as $359 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Kailua-Kona flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Kailua-Kona flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Kailua-Kona flights?

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Kailua-Kona flight.

Cheap California to Kailua-Kona flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$164
Fastest flight time	5h 22m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Kailua-Kona	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Kailua-Kona from California in the past 72 hours is $164. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Kailua-Kona found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $387.

The fastest flight from California to Kailua-Kona takes 5h 22m

Direct flights go from California to Kailua-Kona every day.

There is 1 airport in Kailua-Kona. From California there are direct flights to Kona Intl (KOA).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Kailua-Kona

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from California to Kona Intl Airport is 7 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Kona Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Kona Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kona Intl Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Kona Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Kona Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Kailua-Kona?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from California to Kailua-Kona is Boeing 737 MAX 9, representing 33.97% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 757-300 at 15.29%, Airbus A321neo at 14.76%, and Boeing 737 at 6.55%.

Best airlines flying from California to Kailua-Kona

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Delta	PriceFrom $143	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,650 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,362 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $194	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 13,065 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $226	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,167 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $267	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 4,214 reviews	Search Southwest flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $300	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 3,052 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $349	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,806 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights

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