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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sacramento to Kona Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $541. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sacramento to Kona flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Sacramento to Kona: Alternative routes

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

Sacramento to Kailua-Kona: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$508
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time5 hrs, 25 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Kona: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento to Kona is $508. 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 25 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento to Kona.
Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Sacramento to Kona.
As of July 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from Sacramento to Kona.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Kona is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento to Kona Airport on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 25 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 Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA): What you need to know

  • Sacramento's main airport is Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Explore your options for leaving from here when searching for flights from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA).

  • Jump on a direct Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight and you'll be travelling for around 5 hours 35 minutes.

  • Kailua-Kona is two hours behind Sacramento. Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is located in Kailua-Kona, which is in the UTC-10 timezone.

  • You can choose from 10 direct flights every week between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA). This is the busiest route, with Hawaiian Airlines offering a 7am departure from SMF to KOA.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Sacramento to KOA, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • With more people on the move during busy periods like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.

Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • Get there in one go from Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Nonstop flights from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) operate from here.

  • At SMF, there's a variety of airlines that operate direct flights from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole, including:

  • Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from SMF to KOA.

  • With an impressive 98.31% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Sacramento, SMF can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

  • Get your flight from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole off to a relaxed start. Only a short drive from Sacramento International Airport, stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG and be well-rested for the journey ahead.

  • Sacramento International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SMF make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

  • SCK is about 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. It takes 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Kick your holiday off early by booking a night near Stockton Metropolitan Airport before your Sacramento to KOA flight. Top stays include Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG and Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton.

  • 59% of flights out of Stockton Metropolitan Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

About Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)

  • Stay moments from the runway after your flight from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole. Breezy Kailua-Kona Bungalow With Lanai and Ocean View! is one option close to KOA. Or check in and enjoy some rest at Ohala Oasis 2 Bedroom Apartment before continuing to your final destination.

  • Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole flight.

Getting from Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona

  • From Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole, central Kailua-Kona is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It'll take around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole is $270. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $508. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.

  • Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to KOA. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.

  • If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole ticket.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Sacramento to KOA.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole.

The best time to fly from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole (KOA). July is the busiest month to travel to Kailua-Kona. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in December.

  • Lock in a Sacramento to KOA plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Kailua-Kona to range from 17ºC to 25ºC.

  • January sees temperatures of between 13ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Kailua-Kona

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Kailua-Kona right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Sacramento to Ellison Onizuka Kona Intl Airport at Keahole:

  • White Sands Beach(La'aloa Bay) and Manta Ray Dives of Hawai‘i are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Kailua-Kona travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Ironman finish line.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Kailua-Kona, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 257 kilometres northwest to Honolulu to check off its leading attractions. From Pacific Ocean to Waikiki Beach and Pearl Harbour, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

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