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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Santa Barbara to Kona Intl

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 Santa Barbara according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% 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 Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport is 1 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport 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 Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kona Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kona Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

$229 Cheap Flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona in 2026

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6:20 am - 11:49 amSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

7h 29m1 stop San Francisco

11:59 pm - 12:03 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 04m1 stop San Francisco

$458United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

2:05 pm - 8:32 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

8h 27m1 stop San Francisco

11:59 pm - 10:09 amKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$458United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

6:06 am - 3:02 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

10h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:21 pm - 9:30 amKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 09m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$458American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

6:03 am - 3:02 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

10h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

10:21 pm - 9:31 amKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$458American Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10

5:20 am - 1:40 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

10h 20m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:30 pm - 1:15 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

13h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

$464Southwest

Sun, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 10

6:00 am - 7:33 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

15h 33m2 stops San Diego Honolulu

2:42 pm - 1:58 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

21h 16m2 stops Sacramento Intl San Diego

$464Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

10:50 am - 8:32 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

11h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

11:59 pm - 10:09 amKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$464United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 7

10:50 am - 8:32 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

11h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

11:59 pm - 10:09 amKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$464United Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8

6:00 am - 9:49 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

17h 49m2 stops San Diego Honolulu

11:34 am - 11:43 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 09m1 stop San Diego

$479Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 9:49 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

17h 49m2 stops San Diego Honolulu

11:34 am - 11:43 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

10h 09m1 stop San Diego

$483Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

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Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

Our best Delta deals on Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona flight tickets

Delta

Nov 11

SBA5:41 amSanta Barbara

15h 44m

2 stops

KOA7:25 pmKona Intl

Nov 16

KOA10:00 pmKona Intl

12h 05m

2 stops

SBA12:05 pmSanta Barbara

$485

Delta

Sep 15

SBA5:52 amSanta Barbara

14h 39m

2 stops

KOA5:31 pmKona Intl

Sep 19

KOA8:55 pmKona Intl

16h 14m

2 stops

SBA4:09 pmSanta Barbara

$609

Alaska Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

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

Alaska Airlines

Dec 1

SBA6:25 amSanta Barbara

11h 25m

1 stop

KOA3:50 pmKona Intl

Dec 3

KOA7:04 amKona Intl

9h 36m

1 stop

SBA6:40 pmSanta Barbara

$615

Alaska Airlines

Nov 11

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

11h 52m

1 stop

KOA3:52 pmKona Intl

Nov 16

KOA11:34 amKona Intl

10h 09m

1 stop

SBA11:43 pmSanta Barbara

$616

Alaska Airlines

Sep 15

SBA10:49 amSanta Barbara

11h 38m

1 stop

KOA7:27 pmKona Intl

Sep 19

KOA10:35 amKona Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

SBA11:50 pmSanta Barbara

$696

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Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

6:20 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 29m

Kona Intl

Sun 11/8

11:59 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$458

Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

2:05 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Kona Intl

Sat 11/7

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

$458

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

6:06 am-3:02 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

10:21 pm-9:30 am

1 stop9h 09m

$458

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/6

6:03 am-3:02 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/10

10:21 pm-9:31 am

1 stop9h 10m

$458

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Sun 12/6

5:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/10

9:30 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops13h 45m

$464

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-7:33 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

2:42 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops21h 16m

$464

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

10:50 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Kona Intl

Sat 11/7

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

$464

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/4

10:50 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Kona Intl

Sun 11/8

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

$464

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-9:49 pm

2 stops17h 49m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

11:34 am-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$479

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-9:49 pm

2 stops17h 49m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

11:34 am-11:43 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$483

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $552, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of August is another great option to travel to Kailua-Kona, with average flight prices from Santa Barbara averaging around $633.

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 Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $415. 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 $529.

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

Flying to Kailua-Kona from Santa Barbara in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $433 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 $514.

When to book flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Cheap Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (SBA to KOA) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found	$229
Fastest flight time	7h 49m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kailua-Kona from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $229. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $458.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona takes 7h 49m

There are no direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

How far is Santa Barbara to Kona Intl by plane?
A flight from Santa Barbara to Kona Intl will travel around 2436.8 mi. Flights usually cover this in 7h 49m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport is 1 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport 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 Santa Barbara Airport to Kona Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Kona Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Kona Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Kona Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona is United Airlines (100% of total bookings).

Best airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,169 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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