Flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Kahului
- 9h 46m
- two tickets, via San Francisco
- $140
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 2,554 mi (4,111 km)
fastest
Via Kahului
9h 46m
with the connection
Via Los Angeles
9h 56m
with the connection
San Diego to Los Angeles
flight 1h 6m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona
flight 5h 50m
two ticketsfrom $446
Via Honolulu
10h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $401
Via Kauai Island
10h 13m
with the connection
San Diego to Kauai Island
flight 6h 19m
Connection of about 3h
Kauai Island to Kailua-Kona
flight 54m
Via San Francisco
10h 23m
with the connection
San Diego to San Francisco
flight 1h 41m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International. Departure to Kailua-Kona: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International, San Francisco International.
San Francisco to Kailua-Kona
flight 5h 42m
two ticketsfrom $140
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From San Diego to cities closest to Kailua-Kona
San Diego to Kahului
Kahului: 84 mi (135 km) from Kailua-Kona, flight 6h 6m
San Diego to Honolulu
Honolulu: 160 mi (258 km) from Kailua-Kona, flight 6h 15m
from $255
San Diego to Kauai Island
Kauai Island: 265 mi (427 km) from Kailua-Kona, flight 6h 19m
San Diego to Monterey
Monterey: 2,366 mi (3,807 km) from Kailua-Kona, flight 1h 34m
from $242
San Diego to San Francisco
San Francisco: 2,368 mi (3,811 km) from Kailua-Kona, flight 1h 41m
from $19
San Diego to Sacramento
Sacramento: 2,436 mi (3,920 km) from Kailua-Kona, flight 1h 45m
from $148
To Kailua-Kona from cities closest to San Diego
Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona
Los Angeles: 112 mi (180 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 50m
from $220
Las Vegas to Kailua-Kona
Las Vegas: 265 mi (426 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 20m
Phoenix to Kailua-Kona
Phoenix: 299 mi (481 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 42m
San Francisco to Kailua-Kona
San Francisco: 459 mi (738 km) from San Diego, flight 5h 42m
from $121
Salt Lake City to Kailua-Kona
Salt Lake City: 628 mi (1,010 km) from San Diego, flight 6h 48m
Denver to Kailua-Kona
Denver: 833 mi (1,340 km) from San Diego, flight 7h 45m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Kahului.
What is the fastest way to fly from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
Via Kahului: 6h 6m to the connection, 40m after it, about 9h 46m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via San Francisco from $140. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between San Diego and Kailua-Kona?
Kahului (9h 46m total), Los Angeles (9h 56m total), Honolulu (10h 5m total), Kauai Island (10h 13m total) and San Francisco (10h 23m total).
How far is Kailua-Kona from San Diego?
2,554 mi (4,111 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.