Updated 1/9/20. Amazing deals on Hawaii interisland flights again today! Fly for just $26 between islands, which represents an enormous savings compared with normal fares. Case in point, we had paid over $300 RT between Kauai and Honolulu and even paid nearly $200 RT just last month. So this is simply a great price, and one we just took advantage of ourselves.
Hawaiian Airlines is striking back against Southwest with their own ultra-low airfares interisland. In fact Southwest is $3 more on the same routes.
These $26 airfares are for travel from January through May 2020, depending on route. Fly mostly Monday through Wednesday on Hawaiian to get these fares. More interisland sales will undoubtedly occur soon.
These Cheap flights to Hawaii for island hopping are now on but could end at any time. For best availability get them immediately. There are no blackout dates. These fares are new as of January 9, 2020! To find sale fares, visit Hawaiian Airlines website. Read on for other important details.
Fares below include assigned seating on Hawaiian Airlines. Or 2 free checked bags on Southwest. Take your pick.
Tip. Trying combining two $26 fares and travel
Airlines: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Routes and prices each way.
Honolulu to/from Maui $26 (January to May)
Honolulu to/from Kona $26 (January to May)
Honolulu to/from Kauai $26 (January to May)
Honolulu to/from Hilo $26 (January to May)
When to travel: Travel from January through May 2020 for just $26. Availability varies by time of day, day of week, and route. To find these fares, use the airlines’ flexible date search by month. Prices are each way, include all taxes and fees. These are the lowest fares offered and are not available on all or even most dates/flights. Availability is limited.
When to purchase: These could end at any time. Airlines change fares up to five times daily. Prices listed were available at time of publishing. Purchase as soon as possible.
Availability: Must use fare calendars to find seats, availability and best pricing. Southwest has more availability than Hawaiian at this time. Travel over holiday periods is not included. Prices are available online only. You cannot call the airline to obtain these fares.
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Updated 1/9/20.
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Tracey I. says
I see the $29 on Hawaiian air but not the $26.
Erin O. says
Just grabbed a couple for $29 each. Love you guys, thank you!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Erin.
Glad that worked. The fares went from $26 to $29 late this morning. We grabbed some at $26, or $52 round trip. Unbelievable prices.
Aloha.
Shahina Z says
I just checked Hawaiian Airlines website for the $26 inter island flights but found nothing less than $100+. Am I looking in the wrong place? I also checked the price calendar.
Mahalo.
Aloha,
Shahina Z
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Shahina.
They were $26 on routes and dates indicated when published. Not sure what you were looking for, and of course, as we say, airfares change up to 5x daily, so they need to be nabbed right when we publish them. We bought them ourselves so can attest to there being there.
Aloha.
Karen G says
We will be on Oahu in March 2020. We would like to take a day trip to Maui while we are there . Could you please tell me if we are required to stay overnight to be eligible for theses great prices? The site won’t allow us to book both ways on the same day. Thank you for any reply!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Karen.
Inter-island fares are always one-way. You don’t need to buy round-trip.
Aloha.
Dan J. says
Southwest does not require a overnight. Also, remember with SW, you can take two big old 50 pound bags and no additional charge!
kiawe says
I can vouch for the $39 flights. Got a weekend getaway on SW Dec 29-30, Maui – HNL for $39 in one direction, $59 coming back. Since we are staying with friends, even with a rental car in the mix, it’s a mini-vacation for under $300. Huzzah!
Eddie L. says
I am flying SJC to LIH on Jan 8. Staying till March 10, 2 months and two days. Sometime between those two dates, I’d like to fly to Hilo. However, SWA is super expensive. So the only other choice I have is HA at $145 r/t. I sure would like to pay those low fares you’re talking about.
Julie D. says
I just bought last night…Hnl to Koa for $56 each on SWA. I realize it’s not exactly the same places…but I hope you can find a better price!! Good luck!
Ellen P. says
Hi,
Can you please share any insights on the best time to buy tickets from EWR or JFK to KOA to travel in May? And what do you think is the best fare I can hope for? Thank you so much!
Ellen
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Ellen.
You may need to wait several months or up to about 90 days in advance. Can’t say for sure. For mid-week travel not at holidays (Memorial Day) you should expect to spend $550 to $650 depending on number of stops and duration.
Aloha.
ellen says
Thanks so much!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Ellen.
Most welcome!
Aloha.
Josh says
We have the companion pass with Southwest. What’s the best way use that to fly from Chicago to Kauai? It doesn’t look like SW is flying to Kauai at the moment, but does fly to HNL and OGG.
James M. says
SJC-LIH has a daily direct flight as low as $139 each way. I’ve flown that leg a couple time.
Liz H says
You guys rock – truly! You recently answered my inquiry about fares from Houston to OGG next May. Unfortunately, there doesn’t ever seem to be really GOOD fares between those two points. Seeing this article on the inter-island fare war causes me to wonder if I’d be better off (fare-wise) booking an IAH to HNL and then HNL to OGG flight. I would sure appreciate your thoughts!!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Liz.
Thank you! Fares to Maui tend to be as good as or better than those to Oahu. And you do waste so much time changing islands. We always think of it as spending 1/2 day no matter what, with security, etc.
Aloha.
Liz H says
I’m so glad to hear you confirm that!!! Thanks again!
Susan G. says
You guys at Beat of Hawaii rock! Just saw on your email that SW was again offering $29-$39 inter-island flights. Just called SW and changed my flight from Honolulu to Maui and saved another 700+ points! Plus my companion (husband) flies free! Plus using Hilton points for both islands.
Thank you so much for your timely update!
Susan
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Susan.
That’s great! Thanks for letting us know.
Aloha.
JohnW says
Just be aware that SWA is having some pretty major delays inter island…. they’ll get better, but right now the service is very weak.
There are also issues with their choice of trying to fly inter island with the same plane that flies transpacific….
Ane T. says
Thanks guys, you are the best..
However, as usual, not one fare lower than $73 one way maui to kona on Hawaiian. I have never been able to find one of their advertised low fares ever.
Do you think south west will ever go direct to kona?
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Ane.
Thanks for all of your comments over the years! Much appreciated.
Yes we have been told that they will fly directly to Kona. That should happen next year, unless things change.
Aloha.
Annie S. says
My name is spelled Annie
Also looking to get to Hilo (to fulfill my husband’s request to spread his ashes on the Big Island where we used to live). No problem for me to travel alone. My mission is to deliver the ashes. Our minister of our church and friends in Kalapana on the Big Island are waiting for me to make this journey. I have been busy unpacking all the boxes we had packed up here in Zephyr Cove, Nv. as we were returning to Hilo. Unfortunately, my “Teddy Bear” sweetheart and husband, Richard V., passed away unexpectedly. I am sad of curse however I understand he is in good hands now with our Lord above.
John F. says
Annie, I am curious to know if you can bring the urn with his ashes on the inside of the aircraft with you? Do you know what the airlines policy is regarding ash remains? Any information would be appreciated. Sorry for your loss. Thanks!
kiawe says
My MiL passed away on Oahu and asked for her ashes to be interred on Molokai. The funeral home which handled her cremation gave us a form that allowed her ashes to be transported on the plane by hand. Check with the home that handled your husband’s cremation and see if they can assist you with this. Good luck and blessings!
Chris J. says
I’m not sure what else Southwest will do other than add routes. Their inter-island fees are $39/$49 each way regularly between OGG and HNL. $36 – $56 each way doesn’t seem all that special.
Eddie L. says
Honolulu to Kona $36, Honolulu to Kauai $46. LOL, Honolulu to Kona is FAR! To Kauai? Not so. In fact. it’s only about 75 miles (point to point) To Kauai you’re in the air about 20 minutes. Triple that to Kona. So why is Kauai more expensive?
Kawika K says
I can’t find $56 to Hilo, only $59. What days is that for? I like go big island in september.
Thank you Hawaiian!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Kawika.
Since publishing, fare went from $56 to $59. Availability is great – 7 days a week.
Aloha.
Mike G says
Hawaiian is the far better option than crummy southworst. Oh and they are safer too
J Cannon says
SW is the only one that allows 2 free checked bags! And they allow no charge cancellations and changes!
June K says
Please help us anyway you can on how to get the most out of our once in a life time trip for $10,000. It is for our 25th wedding anniversary. We want to see and explore the islands zip line and swim and Snorkel. Any ideas that you have would be greatly appreciated! Thank you❤️
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi June.
We aren’t travel agents and perhaps that would fit the bill better than we can. If you choose one, be sure they are very experienced in Hawaii travel.
Aloha.
Dollie says
Aloha! The key to saving on the islands is to avoid the tourists. On Maui that means stay eat and play on the east side. Visit the west beaches for beautiful sunsets but pack a picnic dinner. Up Country is beautiful with lots of options for shopping and artists galleries. But wherever you stay a stop at Costco for munchies and drinks can seriously reduce expenses. Happy Anniversary!
Eddie L. says
June, I may be a little biased but of all the islands, pick Kauai for outdoor adventures. Pick Oahu for historical places such as Pearl Harbor and its two main attractions, the Arizona Memorial and USS Missouri, plus Punchbowl, the PCC, the Pali, Hanauma Bay, etc. And there’s the Big Island with its active volcano, Kilauea. Not much in Maui except little Hana town and Haleakala. Remember, on Kauai and Oahu the drives are short. But when you get to the BI, prepare to drive a lot!
Aloha
EL
Alfred H. says
How long do you wish to stay? I would suggest two weeks would be perfect. One week, you blink and it’s already time to leave. If you stay two weeks, I would go to two Islands, you lose a day when you travel between islands with all of the packing/unpacking, going to/from the airport, security, rent-a-car, etc. So I wouldn’t do a bunch of Islands and give up days of fun in the sun. Personally for a get away from it all experience, our family loves Kauai. Waterfalls magically appearing every time it rains, being the oldest Island, it has the most beautiful foliage if that’s your thing. It’s also the most rural without going to extremely rural like Molokai or Lanai. I would also pick Oahu because it’s the Island I grew up on so I’m a little biased but it also has the best blend of rural and urban. Restaurants like Pig and a Lady, Senia, Allan Wong’s, Chef Mavros, are all on Oahu. We also like Merriman’s Monkeypod which is on multiple Islands. Ala Moana, the largest outdoor shopping center is also terrific. On Oahu, spending time on the North Shore is a must, it’s the country and we have a mantra of Keep the Country Country. Kualoa Ranch on the North Shore has zip lines and while there, don’t miss out on their Oysters, a bucket list item for us. We buy many dozens and chuck them and eat plain. They taste briny like the ocean but so fresh. On Oahu there are two resort areas, Waikiki or Ko Olina, Waikiki puts you in the heart of the hustle bustle if you enjoy an urban paradise or Ko Olina is like going to an outer Island is also slower paced. If you want luxury the Four Seasons is out that way, in Waikiki the Halekulani will pamper you and on the other side of Diamond Head, the Kahala. We own rental property in Ko Olina and a vacation rental in a resort zone is a good blend of cost and luxury. Oahu just started cracking down on illegal rental units, so if you use airbnb or one of the other sites, just do you due dilligance to ensure that you’ll have a place to stay when you arrive.
Daniel E says
When will Los Angeles to Lihue fares be announced? Posted about 3 times in different pages with no response.
Sandi says
Daniel,
If you want a reply, you should consider saying please or thank you!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Sandi.
Thank you!!!
Aloha
JP says
Missed the great $39 prices last week. Do you think they’ll come back soon? maybe after Mother’s Day? Planning a trip to Maui for the 4th of July and I hate to pull the trigger on tickets if there’s a chance they’ll come down next week. Any suggestions?