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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines 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 38% 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 October 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.

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6:00 am - 2:49 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

10h 49m2 stops San Diego Kahului

11:44 am - 11:33 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 49m1 stop San Diego

$536Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

6:00 am - 4:23 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

12h 23m2 stops San Diego Kahului

9:21 am - 11:33 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

12h 12m2 stops Kahului San Diego

$541Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

2:15 pm - 2:27 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

26h 12m2 stops San Diego Sacramento Intl

5:53 pm - 1:48 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

17h 55m2 stops Honolulu San Diego

$543Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

6:08 am - 2:26 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

11h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:55 pm - 12:07 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$549American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Thu, May 6

2:15 pm - 2:27 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

26h 12m2 stops San Diego Sacramento Intl

11:44 am - 11:33 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

9h 49m1 stop San Diego

$560Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

6:08 am - 3:43 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

12h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Honolulu

9:55 pm - 12:07 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

11h 12m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$561American Airlines

Mon, Apr 26 - Thu, May 6

6:00 am - 12:59 pmSBA Santa Barbara-KOA Kona Intl

8h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

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

10h 04m1 stop San Francisco

$588United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

7h 29m1 stop San Francisco

1:04 pm - 11:59 pmKOA Kona Intl-SBA Santa Barbara

8h 55m1 stop San Francisco

$588United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

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

$623United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

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

11h 42m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

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

8h 10m1 stop San Francisco

$629United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

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United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

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

United Airlines

Nov 12

SBA2:05 pmSanta Barbara

8h 27m

1 stop

KOA8:32 pmKona Intl

Nov 15

KOA11:59 pmKona Intl

8h 10m

1 stop

SBA10:09 amSanta Barbara

$623

United Airlines

Nov 12

SBA10:50 amSanta Barbara

11h 42m

2 stops

KOA8:32 pmKona Intl

Nov 15

KOA11:59 pmKona Intl

8h 10m

1 stop

SBA10:09 amSanta Barbara

$629

Delta flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

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

Delta

Apr 15

SBA5:55 amSanta Barbara

14h 44m

2 stops

KOA5:39 pmKona Intl

May 3

KOA9:40 pmKona Intl

11h 32m

2 stops

SBA12:12 pmSanta Barbara

$578

Delta

Apr 15

SBA5:55 amSanta Barbara

14h 44m

2 stops

KOA5:39 pmKona Intl

May 3

KOA9:40 pmKona Intl

11h 32m

2 stops

SBA12:12 pmSanta Barbara

$598

Delta

Nov 12

SBA5:41 amSanta Barbara

15h 44m

2 stops

KOA7:25 pmKona Intl

Nov 15

KOA10:45 pmKona Intl

15h 18m

2 stops

SBA4:03 pmSanta Barbara

$634

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Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-2:49 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/3

11:44 am-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$536

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/1

6:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops12h 23m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/3

9:21 am-11:33 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$541

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/1

2:15 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops26h 12m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/3

5:53 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$543

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/26

6:08 am-2:26 pm

1 stop11h 18m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/6

9:55 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$549

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 12/1

2:15 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops26h 12m

Kona Intl

Thu 12/3

11:44 am-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$560

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Mon 4/26

6:08 am-3:43 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Kona Intl

Thu 5/6

9:55 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop11h 12m

$561

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-12:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

11:59 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop10h 04m

$588

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Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

6:20 am-11:49 am

1 stop7h 29m

Kona Intl

Mon 11/16

1:04 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$588

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

2:05 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Kona Intl

Sun 11/15

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

$623

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA Santa Barbara - KOA Kona Intl

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Thu 11/12

10:50 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 42m

Kona Intl

Sun 11/15

11:59 pm-10:09 am

1 stop8h 10m

$629

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $358, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Kailua-Kona, with average flight prices from Santa Barbara averaging around $483.

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 $539.

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 $461 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 $522.

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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Best Price Found	$250
Fastest flight time	7h 29m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Kailua-Kona from Santa Barbara in the past 72 hours is $250. The best round-trip flight deal from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $536.

The fastest flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona takes 7h 29m

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 29m, 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 October 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 $374	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,451 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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