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

SAN Airport Page →
2,553 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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Flight Schedule 2 flights Verified 35m ago
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AS222
AS Alaska
7M9
9:12 AM
PDT T2
12:15 PM
HST
6h 3m
21%
M T W T F S S
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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
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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
OGG Kahului 7h 6m ASWN → ASJLQF Kahului (OGG) to Kailua-Kona flights
HNL Honolulu, Oahu 7h 39m ASFJKE → AQASJL Honolulu, Oahu (HNL) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 40m AFAMAV → AAACAF Los Angeles (LAX) to Kailua-Kona flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 15m ASDLF9 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Kailua-Kona flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 17m ACASAZ → ACASAV San Francisco (SFO) to Kailua-Kona flights
SMF Sacramento 8h 17m ASJLUA → ASWN Sacramento (SMF) to Kailua-Kona flights
PHX Phoenix 9h 15m AAASBA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Kailua-Kona flights
SEA Seattle 9h 55m AFASAY → AFASAY Seattle (SEA) to Kailua-Kona flights
DEN Denver 10h 57m ACASCM → UA Denver (DEN) to Kailua-Kona flights
LIH Lihue, Kauai 12h 48m AS → ASJL Lihue, Kauai (LIH) to Kailua-Kona flights
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San Diego to Kailua-Kona
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,553 mi 6h 3m nonstop -3h behind

SAN–KOA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 6h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SAN Routes KOA Routes SAN Live Flights KOA Live Flights SAN Delays KOA Delays
All flights from Kailua-Kona (KOA) Kailua-Kona to San Diego flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–KOA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA 7 7M9 6h03 30% Oneworld HA
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – 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, SAN to KOA 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 SAN to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
OGG ~7h 6m HNL ~7h 39m LAX ~7h 40m LAS ~8h 15m SFO ~8h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
623
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
SAN → KOA
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
63%
Return
KOA → SAN
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → KOA delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric SAN→KOA CLD→KOA SNA→KOA
Distance from SAN – 28 mi 76 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 7 1 1
Flight time 6h 3m 5h 40m 5h 36m
Departure OTP 30% – –
Carlsbad (CLD) to Kailua-Kona flights · Santa Ana (SNA) to Kailua-Kona flights · Ontario (ONT) to Kailua-Kona flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
Distance & Flight Time
2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 3m gate to gate.
Facts

SAN–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Flight time6h 3m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAN
Full nameSan Diego International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: KOA
Full nameEllison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to KOA flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole take about 6h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 2,553 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAN to KOA: 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 Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Los Angeles.
Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind San Diego.
Yes, return flights from KOA to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLD, SNA and ONT. 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 SAN to KOA

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

SAN to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to KOA is about 6 hours 3 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 Kahului, Daniel K. Inouye and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Carlsbad (CLD), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).