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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AS272
AS Alaska
739
11:33 AM
PDT T2
2:25 PM
HST
5h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4914
HA Hawaiian
7M9
11:40 AM
PDT T2
2:59 PM
HST
6h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HA4806
HA Hawaiian
7M9
10:39 AM
HST
7:04 PM
PDT
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS266
AS Alaska
B39M
12:53 PM
HST
8:22 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Diego to Kailua-Kona
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 11 Flights/wk 2,553 mi 5h 52m nonstop -3h behind 25 1-stop hubs

SAN–KOA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,553 miles in approximately 5h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 25 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 739 5h52 60% Oneworld
HA Hawaiian Airlines 4 7M9 6h19 60%
Aircraft on this route
739 Boeing 737-900 – AS
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – HA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AS (7 flights/wk, 64%)
Unaffiliated: HA (4 flights/wk, 36%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAN to KOA direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to KOA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
805
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAN → KOA
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
100%
Return
KOA → SAN
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → KOA delays →

Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.
Metric SAN→KOA ONT→KOA LAX→KOA
Distance from SAN 94 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 14
Weekly flights 11 111
Flight time 5h 52m 5h 39m 4h 57m
Departure OTP 60%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole.

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 5h 52m to 6h 19m.

SAN–KOA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Kailua-Kona route.
Route details
Distance2,553 mi / 4,108 km
Flight time5h 52m to 6h 19m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connections25 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: KOA
IATA / ICAOKOA / PHKO
TimezonePacific/Honolulu
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

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 approximately 5h 52m to 6h 19m. The route covers 2,553 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.
There are approximately 11 nonstop flights per week from SAN to KOA. The return direction has about 11 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, OAK, LIH, SAT, YYC, ANC, OGG, STL, RDU, IAD, LAX, SFO, HNL, SJC, SMF, LAS, PHX, SLC, SEA, DEN, YVR, PDX, ORD, DFW and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 ONT and LAX. 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 and Hawaiian Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SAN to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to KOA ranges from 5 hours 52 minutes to 6 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,553 miles (4,108 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

25 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ontario (ONT) and Los Angeles (LAX).