Flying from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA): what you need to know
The timezone in Kailua-Kona is UTC-10, which is three hours behind Santa Barbara.
Leave enough time to catch your SBA to KOA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. These are the most popular stopovers between SBA and KOA:
Los Angeles International Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Right now, RM1,268 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,543. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SBA to KOA. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SBA to KOA.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA)
SBA's address is 500 Fowler Rd..
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.29% of flights that depart SBA arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Santa Barbara to Santa Barbara Municipal Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near SBA? If you're boarding an early flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
Consider checking in to Banyan Tree Sanctuary Guest House after arriving from your Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole flight. It's only a short drive from KOA and a handy option if you want to get some sleep right away.
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Kona International Airport at Keahole rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Thrifty and explore beyond Kailua-Kona's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Kona International Airport at Keahole about one week ahead.
Getting from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to central Kailua-Kona
From Kona International Airport at Keahole, Kailua-Kona is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole. July is the busiest month to head to Kailua-Kona. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Kona International Airport at Keahole for August if you want to go to Kailua-Kona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SBA to KOA sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Honolulu is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Kailua-Kona. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Waikiki Beach, USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace.
Around 290 kilometres north-west of Kailua-Kona, Pearl City is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
