Flights San Diego → Kailua-Kona
As of November 2026, economy flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona have a typical range USD 726–2573, median USD 1167. Full range across all 522 offers: USD 509–5055. We analyzed 522 offers from 9 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Diego → Kailua-Kona
Based on 522 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Diego → Kailua-Kona
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | — | USD 95 | — |
| Alaska | — | USD 90 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| United Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest | Included | Included | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | — | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Diego to Kailua-Kona cost?
Based on 522 offers · November 2026
San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights ranged from USD 509 to USD 5055 across 522 offers analyzed in November 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 522 offers.
These 522 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 907 and USD 1424
What hidden fees do San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Diego to Kailua-Kona routes. The breakdown below is based on 522 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| United | 95 | 14% |
| Alaska | 90 | 10% |
| AS | 32 | 4% |
| AA | 45 | 4% |
| UA | 43 | 3% |
| WN | 30 | 3% |
| Southwest | 90 | 12% |
| ASHA | 0 | 0% |
| DL | 44 | 2% |
United: base ~USD 568 + fees USD 95 = ~USD 663 total. Southwest Airlines: base ~USD 1139 + fees USD 30 = ~USD 1169 total.
United's USD 95 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Southwest Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 571 base difference shrinks to USD 506 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Diego to Kailua-Kona?
9 airlines flew San Diego to Kailua-Kona in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (United), fares ranged USD 509–816 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United | 4 | 509–816 | 663 | 95 (14%) |
 Southwest | 4 | 705–781 | 705 | 90 (13%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 111 | 667–1210 | 834 | 32 (4%) |
 Alaska | 5 | 554–1273 | 866 | 90 (10%) |
 ASHA | 15 | 774–1212 | 1122 | 0 (0%) |
 American Airlines | 88 | 809–1571 | 1129 | 45 (4%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 110 | 918–1425 | 1169 | 30 (3%) |
 United Airlines | 133 | 851–2311 | 1390 | 43 (3%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 52 | 1174–3977 | 2969 | 44 (1%) |
Where do the best San Diego → Kailua-Kona prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights
- Full-service carriers on San Diego–Kailua-Kona cost 1.4x more than budget airlines (USD 1282 vs USD 937 median; overall median USD 1167).
- United charges 3.1x more in ancillary fees than WN — USD 95 vs USD 30 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 521 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 664. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Diego to Kailua-Kona cost?
- Based on 522 offers analyzed, San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights range from USD 509 to USD 5055, with a median price of USD 1167. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 39 to the base fare on San Diego to Kailua-Kona flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Diego to Kailua-Kona including all fees?
- United has the lowest median fare on San Diego to Kailua-Kona at USD 663 (median across 4 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Diego–Kailua-Kona flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 664. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Diego to Kailua-Kona routes?
- San Diego to Kailua-Kona has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 509 to USD 5055 across 522 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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