Award flights from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)
Award space from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) and Kona (KOA) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 11,500 points + $5.60 on SFO–KOA (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 46,000 points + $17.30 on SJC–KOA (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 35,000 points + $25.60 on SFO–KOA (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 11,500 pts + $5.60
- SFO–KOA · Atmos
- Lowest premium economy
- 94,000 pts + $5.60
- SJC–KOA · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 46,000 pts + $17.30
- SJC–KOA · Qantas
- Lowest first class
- 35,000 pts + $25.60
- SFO–KOA · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–KOA: 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 15,000 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SJC–KOA. With Qantas Frequent Flyer, business class started at 46,000 points + $17.30, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (23,000 points + $17.30).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points: 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KOA (seen on 324 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KOA | 324 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $17.30 | SFO–KOA | 34 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KOA | 16 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 16,400 pts + $5.60 | SJC–KOA | 22 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 17,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KOA | 233 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $44.64 | SFO–KOA | 34 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | SFO–KOA | 218 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 22,000 pts + $36.93 | SFO–KOA | 16 |
| United MileagePlus | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KOA | 324 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,000 pts + $17.30 | SFO–KOA | 20 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 26,400 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KOA | 219 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KOA | 210 |
| Etihad Guest | 34,000 pts + $37.02 | SFO–KOA | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,800 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–KOA | 54 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points: 94,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on SJC–KOA (seen on 16 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points: 46,000 points + $17.30 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on SJC–KOA (seen on 4 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 46,000 pts + $17.30 | SJC–KOA | 4 |
| Etihad Guest | 60,000 pts + $37.12 | SFO–KOA | 1 |
| GOL Smiles | 95,200 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | SFO–KOA | 36 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 121,000 pts + $5.60 | SFO–KOA | 53 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 205,200 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | SFO–KOA | 2 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points: 35,000 points + $25.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KOA (seen on 324 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Kona (KOA) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- To
- Kona (KOA)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,366–2,382 miles (3,808–3,834 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kona (KOA)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Kona (KOA), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) | 11,500 pts + $5.60Atmos · 324 dates | 95,900 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 135 dates | 57,500 pts + $17.30Qantas · 13 dates · Mixed cabin | 35,000 pts + $25.60Atmos · 324 dates |
| Oakland (OAK) to Kona (KOA) | 15,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 14 dates | 94,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 10 dates | 67,000 pts + $17.30Qantas · 2 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 14 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Kona (KOA) | 15,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 21 dates | 94,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 16 dates | 46,000 pts + $17.30Qantas · 4 dates | 40,000 pts + $5.60Atmos · 21 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Kona (KOA)
- Economy: 11,500 points + $5.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed economy award space there on 324 dates.
- Premium Economy: 94,000 miles + $5.60 on San Jose (SJC) to Kona (KOA) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 16 dates.
- Business Class: 46,000 points + $17.30 on San Jose (SJC) to Kona (KOA) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed business-class award space there on 4 dates.
- First Class: 35,000 points + $25.60 on San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 324 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–KOA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | SFO–KOA | Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $17.30 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SJC–KOA | Delta SkyMiles | 94,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SJC–KOA | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 46,000 pts + $17.30 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–KOA | GOL Smiles | 217,400 pts + taxes not reported | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KOA | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KOA | American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–KOA | United MileagePlus | 73,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 11,500 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KOA, which showed nonstop space there on 323 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 46,000 points + $17.30 via Qantas Frequent Flyer on SJC–KOA, which showed nonstop space there on 2 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 40,000 points + taxes vary via Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–KOA, which showed nonstop space there on 321 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Atmos | 95,900 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)SkyMiles | 46,000 pts + $17.30 (3 dates)Qantas | 35,000 pts + $25.60 (19 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)Atmos | 94,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)SkyMiles | 67,000 pts + $17.30 (4 dates)Qantas | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 95,900 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)SkyMiles | 195,500 pts + $5.60 (3 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | 95,900 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)SkyMiles | 60,000 pts + $37.12 (1 date)Etihad Guest | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Atmos | |
| 11,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | 95,900 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)SkyMiles | 145,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | 126,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)SkyMiles | — | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | — | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)LifeMiles | — | 68,400 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)LifeMiles | — | 68,400 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | — | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Atmos | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | — | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Atmos | |
| 17,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | — | — | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
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Questions about San Francisco to Kona (KOA) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)?
In business class, SJC–KOA with 46,000 points + $17.30 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). In economy, SFO–KOA with 11,500 points + $5.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Kona (KOA) had award space?
SFO–KOA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), OAK–KOA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–KOA (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Nov 5, 2026, 21:09 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 324 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 03:20 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 46,000 points + $17.30 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Nov 12, 2026, 05:53 UTC for a Nov 25, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 4 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 05:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 233 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 53 dates, first class 233 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 34 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, first class 324 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 34 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 219 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 22 dates, premium economy 16 dates, business class 2 dates, first class 22 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates, business class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 54 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business class 36 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 11,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with Atmos (11,500 points + $5.60) to $44.64 with Aeroplan (17,500 points + $44.64); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (121,000 miles + $5.60) to $17.30 with Qantas (46,000 points + $17.30). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Kona (KOA) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 11,500 points + $5.60 with Atmos (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jun 2027 departures, 68,400 points + taxes not reported with Qantas (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Kona (KOA)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.