Great fare options to and from Kona!
The standard fare of $297 includes advance seat selection and a normal size carry-on.
Alaska Air offers a lower fare of $197; however, this is a Basic Economy option which does not provide advance seat assignment, is non-refundable, and boards last.
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Sample Travel Dates:
- January 19th – 26th, 2026
This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date. For more availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel from late January 2026 to early February 2026 or late February 2026 to early March 2026. Availability is limited. Tickets must be purchased at least 3 days prior to departure.
Please note that while this fare is valid at the time of posting, if this post is over two days old, it may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
- This is solely for searching availability. To purchase tickets, refer to the “How to Buy” section of this post.
The Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software should display the below when all criteria are entered:

- Tickets cannot be purchased through the Matrix Airfare Search. Please follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below to book your tickets.
Fare Classes:
- X (Basic Economy)
- G (Regular Economy)
Routing:
- SFO – KOA (Kona) – SFO
Mileage:
- Miles Flown: 4,730 miles or 4.2 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 6.3 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Elite Qualifying Miles: 4,730 miles
- Redeemable Miles: 4,730 miles
How to Buy:
- Book through Alaska Air using the dates found on the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.
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