Flying to Hawaii for $99 is possible again today, but not for long, and what comes after that, may yield some sticker shock. Read down for those details after the sale offer.
Today’s sale Hawaii airfares are valid in both directions, starting on the mainland or in Hawaii, on the routes listed below.
Tickets must be purchased soon, as availability is very limited and the entire offer is scheduled to end tomorrow. So it would be best if you buy now. Visit any of the four islands.
See details and available dates below. Enjoy the perfect Hawaii vacation that starts with Cheap Flights to Hawaii! Luxuriate under the glorious Hawaiian sun.
$99+ Alaska Airlines Deals | Featured Routes to Kauai
San Diego $99
San Jose $99
Portland $129
Seattle $149
$99+ Alaska Airlines Deals | Featured Routes to Maui
San Diego $112 (few dates)
San Jose $99
Los Angeles $159
Portland $159
Seattle $159
$99+ Alaska Airlines Deals | Featured Routes to Kona
San Diego $99
San Jose $99
Portland $144
Seattle $149
$129+ Alaska Airlines Deals | Featured Routes to Honolulu
San Diego $129
San Francisco $129
San Jose $129
Seattle $179
Portland $19
Airline: Alaska Airlines.
Purchase and Travel dates: Purchase online immediately; sale ends May 5. Then travel until June 9, depending on the city pairs. Some routes, however, are only on sale for the next week or two.
Fares and Availability: Prices listed are the lowest fares we found each way in these markets at the time of publication and aren’t always available in both directions. There is limited availability, not on all dates or flights. Some routes are much more limited than others. That’s why prices are lower than those found elsewhere. These are “saver fares,” have limited or airline assigned seat selection, and are last to board. Main fares are priced at $30 more.
Tips: Travel can start either on the US Mainland or in Hawaii. Try looking for one-way fares and combining two of those into and out of different islands to create your own custom island hopping in Hawaii experience!
How to Book: You cannot call to get these Alaska Airlines Hawaii deals. Online booking only. Additional fees and other fares may apply to phone reservations.
New airline dynamic pricing will yield higher summer Hawaii airfares.
In looking at summer prices for Hawaii airfares, across all of the airlines, we got a dose of sticker shock. Prices are on the climb and are set to return to previous levels. Honestly, the only thing keeping fares in check at this moment, is Southwest Airlines. Their entry into the Hawaii market, interrupted by Covid, hasn’t quite settled in yet, competitively speaking. Therefore, in the west coast markets they fly, prices remain suppressed by up to 50%. That’s where you’ll find the best deals, no matter which airline you choose.
Alaska is just one of the airlines moving to automated, dynamic pricing. Today Alaska announced they have partnered with APTCO, and will use their Architect pricing tool going forward. Airlines can spend less time on fares using such tools, which find the best yields using extensive data about out shopping habits, among other things.
Alaska Airlines’ revenue manager Kirsten Amrine said, “When ATPCO showed us the capabilities of Architect, we saw a clear vision that aligned with the way Alaska Airlines imagines the future of pricing management. Architect’s capabilities enable us to be even more strategic, and we are taking advantage of the efficiencies Architect offers to unlock the full revenue potential of our network and pricing strategy.”
We’re not picking on Alaska in terms of dynamic pricing, as they are just an example of what all airlines, hotels, and car rental companies are doing. And we have a great deal of experience with dynamic pricing across the travel industry. Dynamic pricing is a way to price products (airfares in this case) according to prevailing market conditions. Prices can be changed in real-time, based on data including, customer search and booking patterns, competitors pricing, and other factors like events (think Ironman). The goal is to adjust prices quickly to increase profitability with the highest possible pricing that doesn’t damage demand.
Updated, May 4, 2022.
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Tanya says
Hi, New here… looking to book for the first week of September 2022 out of Austin TX w/ Hawaiian Airlines. Prices are at $697 Main Cabin. Will the prices drop for that week any time soon? I saw they have a sale right now but it starts 9/13 and I’m unable to change my dates due to other bookings. Should I wait or bite the bullet?
Tanya says
Any recommendation?
Susan C says
Aloha Rob and Jeff – We will be traveling to Oahu and Kauai in October (13 to 27). At the moment, fares are hovering around $500 RT each (without the Neighbor Island flight). Shall I buy now or do you expect to see any big sales for tix in October? Mucho mahalo for all your great info! – Susan
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Susan.
You did not indicate where you are traveling from. In any event, likely the fares won’t go up from, and yes there will be some airfare sales along the way for travel from the normal suspect locations. Hope that helps.
Aloha.
Oscar C says
Thanks for responding. I was just wondering in general. I noticed that SMF is not usually included when low fares are shown.
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Oscar.
Sacramento is just no longer seeing the competitive pricing that exists from Bay Area airports.
Aloha.
Oscar C says
Anything from Sacramento, smf? Thank you?
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Oscar.
Give us more specifics of what you are looking for – routes and dates and we’ll be happy to have a look.
Aloha.
Mark S says
Following
Nicole S says
Hi! Thanks for the update! Was able to book a one way to california for $88 yesterday. This morning for the return flight- it jumped up an additional $45…. Jump on these ASAP if you are thinking about it at all!!!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Nicole.
Thanks for letting us know, we appreciate it.
Aloha.
Jennifer S says
When i go to Alaska web site I find $349 and $309 for Sept 11 and 25 San Jose to Maui.
Where did you see $100?
Ed. C says
Make sure you have the “Saver” option checked in the calendar view. Otherwise, the lowest fares won’t display.
Stacy says
How do you get to the calendar view to click on the “Saver” option? I don’t see that on the alaskaair.com website anywhere when searching for flights
Dn says
Hawaiian Air continues to be ridiculous.
Ed. C says
I went directly to the AS website upon receiving this post. Can’t find anything in September, October or November out of SAN for $81. Cheapest I see is $126. Guess they’re already gone!
Mahalo!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Ed.
You didn’t say where you are flying to in Hawaii. Just checking again, the listed fares are available although it varies by destination. If you want to let us know where you are flying to, and your preferred dates, we’ll be happy to look again.
Aloha.
Ed. C says
I am open to any destination in Hawaii. Most interested in LIH the week of September 13th. Looking as I write this and cheapest now is $189. HNL cheapest is $121, logged into my AS account.
Maybe I need to go incognito….
Ed. C says
$81 does show up LIH -> SAN on a few dates in September.
Ed. C says
Oops! I didn’t have the Saver option checked. Lots of dates in September show up when I did that!
Mahalo!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Ed.
Okay good. Glad that worked.
Aloha.
Shyam says
how do you buy this deal?
Herb U says
Thanks you! we are family of 5 looking for tickets in may
Brenda S says
I am signed up for emails from Beat of Hawaii. I received the Promo for Alaska Airlines today, unfortunately it expired yesterday!! How can I get a deal if I am receiving the emails after the fact of the available deal?
Thanks
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Brenda.
Whatever occurred was on your end unfortunately. The Alaska Airlines sale information was sent out of the 28th, not today.
Aloha.
Margaret L. says
Please let me know, how should I travel from Philadelphia to get to an Alaska airline departure?
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Margaret.
Sorry, but not sure what you are asking for help with.
Aloha.
Kyle M says
I was just pricing these out. Go to the website and simply enter Phl and your destination and the promo code. Following the guidelines below we were able to find buy one get one free deals for March from philly thru Seattle to maui for a total of $2000 for a family of 5. So $400 each it worked out to. Quite a deal from the east coast.
Mahalo Beat of Hawaii for the great info as always. Looking for the right thread to share our experience with our travel to the big island in November. Would like to share to help others like others have helped us. Please advise.
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Kyle.
Thanks – that makes 30 comments! We may have a way to post island by island experiences. We’re currently considering that, and thanks for the input on it.
Aloha.
Laurel S says
I too wonder where all that tax money goes that tourists and other visitors “donate”.
Our daughter and her family live here, so we will continue to visit Kauai. However, I seriously doubt we’d come if we didn’t have relatives here. No one wants to vacation in a place they don’t feel welcome and wanted. Kauai is an amazingly beautiful place, but there are plenty of other intriguing places to visit in the world, where you are welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you! I look forward to learning where all those tourism taxes actually have gone.
Glen P says
$97 was the cheapest I was able to find
Renae T says
That’s the price the article says…
CJ says
Looking at Alaska air from Oakland to Lihue summer 2021. Should we book now or wait? Covid makes it hard to predict. What’s your advice?