Cheap Flights from Kona to San Francisco International

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

• 5 hours 6 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport. San Francisco is 3 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona and operates on the UTC-7 timezone.

• Flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport start from 08:55 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is the 23:59 option with United Airlines. In total, there are 21 weekly services between KOA and SFO.

• Travelling during a peak month like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas/New Year and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

• Getting to San Francisco (and seeing more of United States!) is simple with United Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport.

• If you'd like to break up your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the KOA - SFO route are:

  • Los Angeles International Airport

  • Daniel K. Inouye International Airport

  • Kahului Airport

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

• The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport is Rs44,443. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs93,225. Remember that fares may change due to demand when booking.

• Score cheap flights from KOA to SFO by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

• The cheapest month for tickets from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

• Set up a Price Alert for cheap flights from KOA to SFO. You don't need to check back in every day to see whether fares have fallen. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price.

• Use filters to find the best trip for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)

• Located around 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona, Kona International Airport at Keahole can be reached in approximately 16 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 32 minutes.

• Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport? Check out Ohana Hale. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before heading to KOA.

Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

• If you're coming in on a late flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near SFO:

  • Inn At Oyster Point

  • Rodeway Inn South San Francisco Airport

  • Holiday Inn Express San Francisco Airport South, an IHG Hotel

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

• From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

• Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 47 minutes.

When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

• The quietest month for a flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

• The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 22ºC. Lock in your flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

• If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KOA to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC then.

More about San Francisco

• Start your San Francisco trip right by finding an amazing stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from KOA to SFO, have a look at our hotel options including:

  • Hayes Valley Inn

  • Private, 1-br Apt Near Golden Gate Park

  • Cathedral Hill Hotel

• All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are must-have experiences during your San Francisco visit.

Complete your San Francisco trip with hotels and a car rental

• You've booked your cheap ticket to San Francisco International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in San Francisco.