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Flight deals from San Jose to Kona

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Jose to Kona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$351. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Kailua-Kona.C$183 per passenger.Departing Wed., May 27.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed., May 27, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$183, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$188 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jun. 3.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Wed., Jun. 3, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$188, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$254 per passenger.Departing Tue., Aug. 25.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Tue., Aug. 25, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$254, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$336 per passenger.Departing Mon., Nov. 9.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Nov. 9, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$336, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$336 per passenger.Departing Wed., Dec. 2.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Wed., Dec. 2, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$336, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$342 per passenger.Departing Thu., Oct. 15.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Thu., Oct. 15, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$342, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$351 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jul. 31.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri., Jul. 31, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$351, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$377 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jan. 1.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Fri., Jan. 1, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$377, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$382 per passenger.Departing Mon., Dec. 7.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon., Dec. 7, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$382, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$382 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 17.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Wed., Mar. 17, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$382, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$383 per passenger.Departing Tue., Jun. 23.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue., Jun. 23, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$383, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$383 per passenger.Departing Fri., Sep. 25.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Jose International on Fri., Sep. 25, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$383, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$383 per passenger.Departing Tue., Aug. 18.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Tue., Aug. 18, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$383, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$383 per passenger.Departing Thu., Jul. 23.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Thu., Jul. 23, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$383, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$383 per passenger.Departing Mon., Nov. 9.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Jose International on Mon., Nov. 9, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$383, select.
Kailua-Kona.C$391 per passenger.Departing Mon., Feb. 1.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Mon., Feb. 1, arriving in Kona.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$391, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Kona

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Jose to Kona flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from C$183
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from C$188
Jul.
from C$351
Aug.
from C$254
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from C$383
Oct.
from C$342
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from C$336
Dec.
from C$336
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from C$377
Feb.
from C$391
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from C$382
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Which airlines fly from San Jose to Kona?

San Jose to Kona: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Jose to Kailua-Kona below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kona.

Kona

12km from central Kailua-Kona
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Kamuela

53km from central Kailua-Kona
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San Jose to Kailua-Kona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$183
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from San Jose to Kona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Jose to Kona is C$351. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from San Jose to Kona.
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines fly direct from San Jose to Kona.
As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from San Jose to Kona.
The cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Kona is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Jose to Kona Airport on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 33 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kona but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kailua-Kona is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Kona is Alaska Airlines .

Travelling from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know

  • San Jose's main airport is Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Explore your options for departing from this terminal when booking your flights from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA).

  • 5 hours 26 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole.

  • Kailua-Kona is 3 hours behind San Jose. Kona International Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which operates on the UTC-10 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), with 7 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from SJC to KOA is the 07:00 Alaska Airlines service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 10:32 with Alaska Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from San Jose to KOA.

  • If you're getting away during a peak month like August, head to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

Airports in San Jose

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) out of Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

  • Alaska Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport taking off from SJC.

  • From central San Jose, SJC is approximately 6 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to reach the terminal.

  • In search of a handy hotel near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

About Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)

  • Get off your flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport and hop into your hotel bed shortly after. If you need a comfortable option a short journey from KOA, consider Ohana Hale.

Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona

  • Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 32 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)

  • Lock in a one-way ticket from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport from C$183 or travel return from just C$351. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.

  • You're more likely to find flight tickets from San Jose to KOA if you book 9 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route are usually at their lowest.

  • The cheapest month for tickets from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.

  • Snapping up a cheap ticket from San Jose to KOA is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Play around with the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

The best time to fly from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport (KOA)

  • July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Kailua-Kona, consider the pace you like to travel at.

  • The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from San Jose to KOA in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • Look for cheap flights from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 21ºC on average.

More about Kailua-Kona

  • Once you've booked your flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Kailua-Kona:

  • Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Hulihee Palace, The Puako Petroglyphs and Daifukuji Soto Mission are must-visits when exploring Kailua-Kona.

Complete your Kailua-Kona trip with a car rental

  • We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from San Jose to Kona International Airport at Keahole to track down your perfect ride. Browse our car rentals in Kailua-Kona and compare offers in one place. Plus we give you all the info you need to know, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.

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