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

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2,553 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 6m ago
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AS266+1
AS Alaska
B38M
10:37 AM
HST
7:02 PM
PDT
5h 25m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
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AS222
AS Alaska
7M9
9:12 AM
PDT T2
12:15 PM
HST
6h 3m
19%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 7h 6m AQASCPT → ASFJQF Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 11m AAACAM → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 37m ACASAV → ACASAZ San Francisco (SFO) to San Diego flights
PHX Phoenix 8h 6m AA → AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
OGG Kahului 8h 18m ASJLQF → ASWN Kahului (OGG) to San Diego flights
SMF Sacramento 8h 21m ASWN → ASJLWN Sacramento (SMF) to San Diego flights
LIH Lihue, Kauai 8h 24m ASJL → AS Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 25m WN → ASDLF9 Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
SEA Seattle 9h 43m ASDLQR → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 10h 5m UA → ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kailua-Kona to San Diego
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,553 mi 5h 25m nonstop +3h ahead

KOA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore KOA Routes SAN Routes KOA Live Flights SAN Live Flights KOA Delays SAN Delays
All flights from San Diego (SAN) San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights
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 Also: HA 7 B38M 5h25 100% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – 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
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
HNL ~7h 6m LAX ~7h 11m SFO ~7h 37m PHX ~8h 6m OGG ~8h 18m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
603
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
72%
Return
SAN → KOA
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
72%
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 3 5
Weekly flights 7 21 61
Flight time 5h 25m 5h 15m 5h 14m
Departure OTP 100% – –
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 25m gate to gate.
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 25m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 5h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 2,553 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KOA to SAN: Alaska Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Daniel K. Inouye, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
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 is about 5 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kahului (OGG) and Honolulu, Oahu (HNL).