Updated 4/27/16. Some of the deals from Bay Area airports are still on! Check Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines fare calendars for updated availability and prices.
More Hawaii deals released today from California. Now including June travel plus dates until early December! Some weekends are available too. Travel this spring, summer and fall! Here’s another chance to lock in good prices early, with many travel dates available.
Fares returned to inaugural prices on San Francisco flights to Hawaii. Read on for dates by route.
Until recently these now competitive west coast markets were priced at $600 RT and more. So if you’re ready for a spring, summer or fall vacation on Maui or Oahu, look no further and read on for the details.
If you’re planning a peak summer vacation from mid-June through mid-August there’s good news too. Fares are running up to $150 less than normal from the Bay Area and that “might” still happen for Los Angeles too.
Airlines: Primarily Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines. Also check American Airlines, Delta Airlines and United Airlines.
Routes on sale today (note these dates have changed. Check airline fare calendars for updates):
- San Francisco Bay Area to/from Honolulu $189+ each way. Best prices ($10 cheaper from SJC) May 2 – June 13 and August 22 – December 8 (except Thanksgiving).
- San Francisco Bay Area to/from Maui $199+ each way. Best prices May 2 – Jun 13 and August 212 – December 8 (except Thanksgiving).
- Los Angeles to Maui $244+. Best prices April 19 to June 13. and September 7 – December 9 (except Thanksgiving).
- Los Angeles to Honolulu $248. Best prices May 3 to May 31. and September 7 – October 30.
Travel and purchase dates: Travel dates vary by route and airline, starting May 2. Mostly mid-week travel with some weekend days just slightly higher. Purchase as quickly as possible as these on-again off-again sales will end soon.
Fares and Availability: Fares listed are the lowest fares in the markets and are not available all dates/flights. Use airlines’ flexible date search to view fares and availability by month.
If these dates don’t work for you: We definitely expect to see more Hawaii airfare sales from San Francisco Bay Area and Los Angeles airports. Also check Alaska Airlines from San Diego, and subscribe to our free email updates for the latest Hawaii travel deals.
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Hi,
I’ve been looking at airfares from SFO to Maui and have seen the fares go down via Hawaiian to $768 last week and now back up to $830 for their round trip legs at the end of July. Unfortunately, my dates are not flexible and will need to fly out on a Saturday and back on the Sunday after. Do you think that there is a chance of the fare dropping again? I booked around the same time last year and once I booked my flight, the fare dropped two days after!
Thank you and look forward to you thoughts on this.
Sophia
Hi Sophia,
Not sure what dates, but if 7/23 to 7/31 for example (Saturday through following Sunday) then $659 to $736 depending on airline. Yes the bay area is very volatile so summer discounts are more possible than with other cities. Your travel days of course are working against you, which somewhat mitigates the bay area benefits. Thus hard to predict.
Aloha.
Aloha!
Thanks for all the awesome info!! My Ohana and I are trying to find the best deal from Phoenix to Kona in the first part of June. We are watching the prices… do you see it dropping soon?
Mahalo for any info!
Hi Evette.
Thanks. There are fares of about $550 for departures through June 2 and returns through June 9. Later departures might happen, but as you can see here, that is getting to the end of lower fares. https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/. Therefore not to much wiggle room on dates.
Aloha.
Hello,
Planning to fly from LAX-HNL on Wednesday, October 19th. I was thinking that the rates may drop more if we wait it out a bit longer. Do you think there’s a good chance prices may drop more than the current $248 one-way? Mahalo!
Hi Kat,
Given all the upcoming competition, it would be best to wait. There is no issue with availability. It could improve.
Aloha.
Hello. Thnk you for your blog and email updates.
Have you heard of this happening? I have been searching flights from PHX to HI on American every few days for the past 3 months. I noticed that the prices were steadily increasing from $560 up to $688. Someone told me to clear my cookies and search again…lo and behold, the price went back down to $560!
Thanks,
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
Yes this is something that has been reported fairly widely and that we’ve experienced ourselves.
Aloha.
I travel 3-4 business trips a year to Honolulu from san Francisco and I have the same issue as others. I have the flexibility to fly when I can find good fares, I find that when the fares really drop, the better dates and seats are all gone. When the fares drop closer to the trip there are even fewer good seats left and I don’t want to sit in the middle of a row and be separated from my wife in another row. If it is a high season trip , I just pay to get the time and seats together rather then spend hours to locate the best deal.
Time is finite as I am not that young anymore, ……………….Pete
Hi Pete,
We hear your pain. Deals are mostly getting harder to find. There are some really good ones still – like when Virgin America announced San Francisco flights and it was wide open. Otherwise, it is often the airlines trying to fill some “pukas” and lowest season seats.
Aloha.
Is July ever going on sale? Help
Do you anticipate any Kauai deals to pop up at some point? Or are flights to that island just too underserved to be competitive? I’m flexible with dates.
We are looking for a RT flight from Raleigh Durham (RDU) to Honolulu for late in Aug or even in September, but aren’t seeing anything cheaper than about $760-$850 (+ taxes) per ticket. Any suggestions? Should we wait to purchase?
Hi Debra,
$800 is generally as good as we are seeing unless you fly Alaska and have an extremely long layover to save $100. There is no harm in waiting as it won’t get worse and there’s a fairly good chance of some improvement.
Aloha.
I’m looking for flights from Sacramento to maui for first week in November. Do you see any deals on this flight?
Love your site and tips! Just started following you this past week.
Waiting patiently for Hawaiian (specifically) to drop their fares from SD to Maui (and Kauai) mid July. I don’t anticipate this is likely for mid-July right?
Hard to bite the bullet on $900 RT when its for a family (and when we have been in October for $450.)
Should we not hold our breaths – compared to summers’ past?
Mahalo for your advice.
Hi JJ.
Thanks! Sorry to say there’s nothing we see to indicate a change coming on that route in July. If you were to fly Delta or United, there are $583 fares.
Aloha.
Aloha!!
Flying to HNL last week of July, 7/28. Prices have’t really moved in the last few weeks, currently looking at $764 RT through HA, do you think I should wait and see if things improve or just take the dive and purchase now? Thank you, and thank you for the wonderful updates.
Hi Ella,
What we just told Angela applies to you as well:
“Tough call. Normally we’d say it won’t improve for those dates but LA is in an unusual position. So it could break either way. It won’t go up, but availability might be an issue if you wait. On the other hand price might come down somewhat.”
Aloha.
Hi. I’m looking to travel to Maui from San Francisco at the end of July. Would you suggest locking down a price and dates now or should I still be watching and waiting? Thank you so much for your advice.
Hi Raquel.
End of July is $588 which is well over $100 less than normal. Doubtful it will improve for those dates.
Aloha.
Hello! Thank you for your site – I’m finding it very helpful! I’m traveling from Southern California to Maui May 31-June 10 (dates have some flexibility). I see that Hawaiian Airlines is currently offering discount fares for travel through May 24. Do you think they will open up sales for travel dates in late May/early June next? I don’t know if I should wait or buy now. 🙂 Thank you for your advice!
Hi Jeanette,
If your dates are set it may or may not improve. It’s 50/50 odds. United at $518 is best price today.
I need a flight for the second week of June to Kona from Atlanta. Right now the prices are 1200-1300. In your experience do you think we will get a better price?
Thank You
Hi Vinnie,
Doesn’t look likely to improve. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays start just under $1,100.
Aloha.
I am also flying from Atlanta and booked a round trip atlanta/San Francisco and a round trip San Francisco/Honolulu. I was able to take advantage of the spring sales from San Fran to Hawaii. Watch the layover time if you’re checking a bag. You’ll have to pick it up and recheck. We decided to carry on.
I love getting your emails. Do you think prices will go down for the week of 8/21-8/28 from LAX to Maui? We’re waiting patiently.
Hi Autumn,
Thanks. That is likely. Please stay tuned.
Aloha.
I wil like to travel my family of 5 to hawaii. Is it better to buy a package w/hotel included? And when is low fare season to travel?
Hi Norma,
Our best advice is found here: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii/. Packages may or may not price lower compared with buying flights and accommodations separately.
Aloha.
My husband and I have a hotel booked on Kona from 08-27-16 to 09-01-16. Should I continue to hold out for a cheaper air fare price than approximately $1,240.00 on Hawaiian? I am just getting a little worried about seat availability on the plane and we would prefer direct flights.
I think your website is extremely informative and interesting!
Thank you very much!!
Hi Janet.
Thanks for nice comment. You did not say where you are flying from but your IP address said LA. Based on that fares are $624. There is some chance of improvement – say 50+% if you want to wait. Understand issue on seats and general availability. Unfortunately airlines count on us not waiting it out for the best price.
Aloha.
Yes, from LA. Sorry about that. Thank you!!
Hello,
Thanks for all the wonderful information. It seems like “high-season” is in July/August and prices won’t be anywhere close to the sale prices listed here.
Looking at San Francisco to Maui, seems like lowest RT is about $620 with Virgin but those will be at odd times/mid-week. Realistically looking at about $700 RT. Would you consider that a fair price?
Thanks!
Hi MC.
Normal for June 15 through August 15 is $700+. There are a lot of $588 fares on Hawaiian in July – for midweek. Great price. $626 on weekends is also very good. Chance of improvement is slim.
Aloha.
When are we going to see August travel date deals for LAX>HNL or SFO>HNL. Seem like I stalk you every day for updates. LOL Do you advise to continue to wait for the silver lining or book w/ Hawaiian Airline for about $428RT from SFO late August? Any feedback would be helpful
Hi Bridgette.
Thanks for stalking us! Those two markets are very competitive so starting the 2nd week of August we should see improved pricing. Currently best prices only start in early September, but high likelihood that will change if you can be patient. Next question is when and truly no one knows. Maybe in June.
Aloha.
Ahhh… Fingers crossed we see a dip soon. Thank you for the help!
Aloha! Would love to know the best deals and info. from Las Vegas to anywhere Hawaii anytime of the year. Please and thank you!!
Hi Theresa,
Las Vegas doesn’t see many deals to Hawaii. The cheapest price is on Allegiant Air if you don’t their unique low cost carrier ways. They frequently have off season fares under $400 RT.
Aloha.
Do you know if and when Hawaiian will be offering direct flights fron Kona to Lax? This summer.
Traveling to Kauai end of July from Los Angeles. Do you anticipate prices going down on airfare for that time and what is the best time to buy tickets? Thank you.
Hi Cyndi.
Prices in that market are high and stuck. It is possible but we’d give odds of improvement for end of July at 30%. Currently in high $700’s.
Aloha.