Travelling from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
Kailua-Kona's timezone is UTC-10, which makes Kailua-Kona three hours behind Santa Ana.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your SNA to KOA flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between SNA and KOA include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
San Francisco International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
At the moment, $248 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. The best price for a return ticket is $490. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SNA to KOA, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SNA to KOA is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole.
Handy information about John Wayne Airport (SNA)
SNA is located at 18601 Airport Way.
John Wayne Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from SNA land on schedule 81.53% of the time.
Central Santa Ana to John Wayne Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SNA? If you're catching an early flight from John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Hop off your John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you want a comfy option that's not too far from KOA, check out Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House.
Travel at your own speed with a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and find adventure across Kailua-Kona and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Kona International Airport at Keahole around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
Kona International Airport at Keahole to the centre of Kailua-Kona has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
July is the most popular month for flights from John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. For a quieter experience, visit Kailua-Kona in May.
The warmest month in Kailua-Kona is August, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Lock in your flights from John Wayne Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SNA to KOA in January. Average temperatures are between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
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