Cheap Flights from San Diego to Kona
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Kona
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Kona? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Kona vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Kona for specific travel dates.
2026-11-16
SAN - KOA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - KOA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-07
SAN - KOA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - KOA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - KOA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-10
SAN - KOA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Kona flight facts
Distance
2,553 mi
4,108 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Kona is 2 hours behind San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Kona
KOA · Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - Maui · Maui is 84 mi from Kona
Flights Ontario - Kona · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Kona · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Honolulu · Honolulu is 163 mi from Kona
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Kona
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - KOA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SAN - KOA
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 35,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - KOA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - KOA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - KOA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
SAN - KOA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 40,000 Pts + $5.6
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From Pts or $635
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From Pts or $560
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From Pts or $1016
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Kona depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Kona.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Kona.
San Diego and Kona are about 2,553 miles (4,108 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,553-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Kona is 2 hours behind San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Kona: Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl At Keahole (KOA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Kona, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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