Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona Airport (KOA): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport is 5 hours 40 minutes.
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which makes Kailua-Kona two hours behind San Francisco.
Each week, there are 24 San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport flights. To be on board as soon as possible, jump on the 07:00 Alaska Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:30 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your SFO to KOA flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
United is your ticket to exploring Kailua-Kona (and perhaps some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most passengers choose to travel with United on this route.
With an impressive 94.29% of services landing on schedule, Alaska Airlines has the best on-time performance for SFO to KOA flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between SFO and KOA include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
Maui Kahului Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kona Airport (KOA)
Currently, Rs35,078 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs85,140. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to KOA if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to KOA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
78% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to SFO:
Arriving at Kona Airport (KOA)
Consider staying at Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after your San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport flight. It's a short drive from KOA and a handy option if you want to freshen up right away.
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Kona Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Kailua-Kona and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Kona Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Kona Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona Airport, Kailua-Kona is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kona Airport (KOA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Kailua-Kona. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Kona Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Kailua-Kona, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 25ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to KOA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
Kailua-Kona has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, a trip to Honolulu will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pacific Ocean, Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour.
