Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA)

Flight San Francisco(SFO) to Kona(KOA)
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San Francisco International Airport Kona International Airport
SFO : San Francisco , United States KOA : Kailua-Kona , United States
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San Francisco to Kona Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA).

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Flight Schedules San Francisco to Kona

This route is operated by 2 airlines :Alaska Airlines (AS),United Airlines (UA). This is the first direct flight from San Francisco to Kona.

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Flight Duration: Approximately 5 hours 18 minutes to 5 hours 57 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
AS789 07:00 09:27 5h27m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
UA1721 09:05 11:26 5h21m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:03 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

From San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From San Francisco to Kona
5 hours 18 minutes to 5 hours 57 minutes
From Kona to San Francisco
4 hours 52 minutes to 5 hours 22 minutes

Distance

From Kona to San Francisco
Approx. 2,370 miles
Approx. 3,810 Km
This is different from mileage credits in airline loyalty programs.

San Francisco to Kona Map

San Francisco International Airport San Francisco International Airport
Kona International Airport Kona International Airport

Type of aircrafts (SFO to KOA)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between San Francisco and Kona. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

San Jose (SJC)
SFO 45分 SJC 5h24m KOA
45分 5h0m
Kafului (OGG)
SFO 5h17m OGG 34分 KOA
4h55m 34分
Sacramento (SMF)
SFO 51分 SMF 5h20m KOA
53分 5h0m
Honolulu (HNL)
SFO 5h20m HNL 45分 KOA
4h58m 45分
Lihue (LIH)
SFO 5h33m LIH 51分 KOA
5h1m 54分
Los Angeles (LAX)
SFO 1h24m LAX 5h31m KOA
1h15m 5h10m
San Diego (SAN)
SFO 1h25m SAN 5h56m KOA
1h30m 5h20m
Las Vegas (LAS)
SFO 1h26m LAS 6h10m KOA
1h30m 5h35m
Portland (PDX)
SFO 1h40m PDX 5h56m KOA
1h42m 5h33m
Seattle (SEA)
SFO 1h56m SEA 6h5m KOA
2h5m 5h48m

FAQ : San Francisco to Kona

How far is it from San Francisco to Kona?
The distance between San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) is approximately 2,370 miles(3,810km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from San Francisco(SFO) to Kona(KOA)?
Currently, this route is served by Alaska Airlines (Japanese)United Airlines (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at San Francisco to Kona Flight Schedules and Kona to San Francisco Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) route?
The San Francisco – Kona route is operated by Boeing 777 , Boeing 757-300 , Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft types.
United Airlines fly this route with Boeing 777 , Boeing 757-300 , Boeing 737 MAX 8 , Boeing 737 MAX 9.Alaska Airlines fly this route with Boeing 737-800 , Boeing 737-900 , Boeing 737 MAX 9.
What is the time difference between San Francisco to Kona?
The time difference between San Francisco International Airport(San Francisco) and Kona International Airport(Kona) is -3 hours. Kona is 3 hours behind San Francisco.San Francisco is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.