Kailua-Kona to San Diego (KOA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AS Alaska
B39M
12:53 PM
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8:22 PM
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AS Alaska
739
11:33 AM
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2:25 PM
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5h 52m
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Kailua-Kona to San Diego
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,553 mi 5h 29m nonstop +3h ahead 20 1-stop hubs

KOA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 5h 29m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore KOA Routes SAN Routes KOA Live Flights SAN Live Flights KOA Delays SAN Delays
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KOA–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines 7 B39M 5h29 75% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
B39M – AS
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KOA to SAN direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KOA to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
VNY ~7h 6m BFI ~8h 14m OAK ~8h 15m YYC ~10h 52m LIH ~11h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
824
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KOA → SAN
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
75%
Return
SAN → KOA
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. KOA delays → SAN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Diego from Kailua-Kona

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric KOA→SAN OGG→SAN HNL→SAN
Distance from KOA – 84 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 7 28 61
Flight time 5h 29m 5h 15m 5h 20m
Departure OTP 75% – –
Kahului (OGG) to San Diego flights · Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Diego flights
Airports within 200 miles of KOA with service to San Diego International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
KOA: HST · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kailua-Kona, it's 9:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 29m.
Facts

KOA–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kailua-Kona to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Flight time5h 29m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections20 hubs
Origin: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
Destination: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KOA to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 29m. The route covers 2,553 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Alaska Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KOA to SAN. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, BFI, OAK, YYC, LIH, OGG, PHX, SLC, YVR, LAS, SJC, DEN, SFO, HNL, DFW, SEA, LAX, SMF, ORD and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
Yes, return flights from SAN to KOA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OGG and HNL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KOA to SAN

Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KOA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KOA to SAN ranges from 5 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,553 miles (4,108 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).