A group of senior ladies will be traveling to Hawaii for two weeks in April. We have the first week booked from April 6-13 through our timeshare (Interval) in Oahu. Would like to book the second week in Maui…or if we cant get Maui, either Kuai or the big island of Hawaii. We will be flying from Pittsburgh to somewhere in California for a few nights so we can adjust to time change and airtime on plane. Which airport in California usually has the cheaptes rates? We will probably fly into LAX and perhaps drive down to San Diego or upstate toward santa barbara or monterey. Also if you could please provide any insight into avoiding the higher Easter rates (think its April 20). Thanks so much….
San Diego usually has very good rates, and LA doesn’t do badly either, and that could even improve by then. You probably should be booking about the first of the year. Stay far into the second half of April to avoid any conflict with Spring break.
Thanks so much for replying and for the great advice. We have a timeshare and can book through interval. I’ve been looking for a “getaway” for the past 4 months but no luck. Have you had any experience booking through any of the other options (e.g., red week, vrbo, etc. Ideally, we’d like to do a week in Maui as well. We would need a two bedroom/2 bath condo. Any particular areas on Maui you recommend or a few names of condos. Thanks again.
Accommodations obviously aren’t our focus. What we can add is that often managers/owners list across various platforms so it is very common to find the same listing on a manager’s website, Airbnb and Vrbo. We don’t have any specific recommendations, but a guide book might help in that direction.
Have recently found your website and love the emails I get, thanks for the timely updates. I’m planning a trip to Maui from Sacramento in 2020 and are flexible on dates. Due to the sale prices I’m seeing for Oct 2019 with Hawaiian Airlines I’m wondering if October would be a better month to travel than May for next year? I would book our condo long before the air fare. Also, is there a better time to buy airline tickets, 6-8 months ahead or wait for a sale? Thanks for any help you can offer.
Those two months are generally speaking equal in every way. Deals, weather too. Best time to find sales is about three months in advance. Mid-week travel will be significantly cheaper. It is certainly better to obtain air before accommodation, when that is feasible.
I keep reading about the Southwest fares being/going to be much cheaper than other airlines. I just completed checking the costs for Oakland to Maui in September and the website is indicating $600/person one way for a total of $2,400 total. Doesn’t sound like any kind of deal to me. Hawaiian Airlines are offering $530/person return from Sacramento on the same dates. Appreciate all the information you provide everyone. Helps identify good deals from bad.
As we’ve said many times, the competition really never got started. There should be interesting times ahead once the Max planes return and Southwest can add the routes they desire.
Are the prices quoted in the main body of your email round trip or oneway prices? I am unclear on that. When I pull up (for example SAC to KOA) the prices look like they are double what you present in the body of the email. Sorry for being confused; could you email me and let me know if the price calendar is RT and the prices quoted in the email or oneway?
Hello lovely people at the Beat! Thank you so much for always giving us the most up to date info on Hawaii travel. There is no other site like it. I have a few questions. I will be traveling Boston to Kona 5/13/20, Kona to Honolulu 5/20/20 then Honolulu to Boston 5/27/20. All are Wednesdays but our schedule is extremely flexible. We have also considered switching and doing Honolulu first then flying back home from Kona. Do you have any general tips? I understand we shouldn’t even try booking travel until we are a few months away. Thanks again and I can’t wait to come back. It’s been 10 years and I miss it every day. 🤙🌺🌴
Thanks so much! So best price for that could be in low $500’s, but getting that will mean waiting quite some time. Perhaps until after first of year. Won’t matter which way you go in terms of Kona or Honolulu first.
Hi, First of all, thank you so much for all the information you share!! It has been super helpful. My daughter recently moved to Honolulu. She is a schoolteacher there and wants to come home for Christmas. She would like to travel round-trip from Honolulu to San Diego from Saturday, December 21 through Monday, December 30. I can’t seem to find any cheap fares. Will the prices go down any? Or should I just bite the bullet and buy her ticket now? Thank you so much for any advice or help you can give me with this. Shelly
Thank you so much for getting back to me. What airline was that on? And what site do you use to book it? Or directly with the airline? Thank you again!
We are looking for flights out of the bay area airports or Sacramento October 12-19 (not flexible on dates) to HNL. So far best I can find is about $515 (Southwest out of SJC). Should I be holding out for a better price?
Aloha, our family has booked a two week vacation on Maui and the Big Islands. I’m waiting for some good deals on the air fares. Could you give me some advice or good prospects? Leaving 12/24/2019 SMF SJC or OAK (prefer SMF) and arrival can be either OGG or ITO. We have mileageplus to get rewards tickets for inter islands. Return date is 1/5/2020. Date can be flexible for 1-2 days. Thank you so much!
As you are undoubtedly aware, you can’t come to Hawaii at Christmas and expect deals at the same time. It is the singularly most expensive (and most complicated) time to be here. Issues in terms of cost and availability should be expected, including air, accommodations, restaurants, and activities.
Airfares out of SMF starting at $768 and up. Other bay area airports up to $50 cheaper, so probably not worth it. Would suggest buying tickets, accommodations and car ASAP for reason stated above.
Good Afternoon, we are planning on traveling to Maui Hawaii January 15 to January 25 2020. I have looked several times when you said the deals where on. In my case I have been unable to find anything. We will be able to travel from San Jose Ca Oakland San Francisco and Sacramento. I appreciate any help you can offer me. Thank you in advance. I really enjoy your website as well.
Thanks Matt M
None of the prices we posted for Maui were for January. The latest date shown on the post is for travel in October. There will be more January airfare sales coming up.
I’m hoping you could please help me and share some of your knowledge. I was searching for flights from Austin to Kahului and noticed Southwest has stopped some flights in July and August. Any word on when they will reopen? Any word if prices will drop? Thank you so much for your assistance
When do you plan to travel? Southwest has not changed their current Hawaii schedule, and it is not possible to have a single ticket between Austin and Maui. If you are expecting prices to change for July, that is not at all likely. For August, after the first week, we should see a reduction in fares over the next month or so across airlines.
Hi, we are looking at June 20-30, 2019 – any bay area airport to Honolulu. Any chances prices will come down to low/mid $400s range or are we out of luck? Should we just book now with prices at $523 r/t ?
Suggest buying at that price, which is actually about $200 less than normal for those dates. Could come down but again no guarantee and not even sure about likelihood.
Hi
Thank you very much for all your hard work to keep us informed. We are traveling from August 4-10 with no flexibility to Honolulu from Oakland or San Jose, San Francisco, or even Sacramento. Currently the prices are very high and we are not sure what to do. Will southwest really announce it’s new routes ? Will other airlines drop their prices? Please advice cause I don’t know whether I should buy the expensive tickets or wait for a good deal? Right now the cheapest fare is around $550 round trip.
Thank you!
If you’re flexible and ready to not come or pay more later, then suggest waiting. Early August is a time when we really could see more sales. On the other hand, $550 is a very fair price for summer, so jumping on that would not be a mistake either. Your call.
Hello,If southwest announces its direct flights from Sacramento Ca, to Honolulu, will other airlines drop their prices for the same route only or also other Bayarea airports. Thank you !
Good question. Competition will primarily remain on a route by route basis. But with Bay Areas airports, there could be some slop over wherein the other airports will also benefit. Remains to be seen of course.
We are publishing all the information we have on Southwest and will advise as soon as we know more. Nonstop on that route is in our minds unlikely but connecting is a possibility.
Party of 4 from Sacramento, spending a week in Kauai beginning Aug 16, then a week in Maui, returning to Sacramento Aug 30. What is your recommendation on how long to hold out hoping for better fares?
HI!
We will be traveling from Sacramento, Ca to Maui (OGG) Oct. 16th-31st 2019, What is the best time to book? I’m looking at prices now and hoping prices will come down. Am I wrong to think that?
Thank You!!
Linda S
4-16-19
Best guess is in about 60 days. Definitely no rush, especially for your mid-week dates. When Southwest announces, that should really help pricing on your route. Target price of $150 or less each way.
Planning a weekend trip from Maui to Kauai in August. Currently Hawaiian Air is the only option. I know that Southwest will be announcing more internisland routes in the coming weeks. My question is, do you think Hawaiian Air ticket prices to Kauai will drop once Southwest announces that route? Mahalo
Hawaii Airlines deal from Phoenix to Honolulu is showed here for $316 during April-June. I went to Hawaii airlines website to book a trip in May but the prices there are from from $598 and up depending on which date of May. Do we need any code/coupon to get that deal when booking? Mahalo. Thank you.
As indicated in the post, prices are one way. “Prices listed below are each way including all taxes and fees. One way travel available on most routes.”
Thank you so much for helping those travelers wishing to make a trip to Hawaii, like myself, informed of the best rates to fly. I have eagerly been following your website as I anticipate booking travel arrangements for my family of 6. I am really having a difficult timing pre-determining what will be the best way to book travel from our local airport in Orlando, FL (MCO) to Maui (OGG). Our return route will be from Honolulu (HNL) to Orlando (MCO). I’ve been playing around with “mock” dates to kinda see what will be a price point once the actual airlines drop their March 2020 calendar (out travel dates will be 3/11/20 through 3/21/20). I am having a difficult time because the airlines continue to say that my requesting flights aren’t available. I’ll assume it’s because I am trying to travel from MCO to OGG. Would you be able to recommend what would be the best way for me to look for flights from Orlando to Maui. I am trying to be prepared ahead of time so I can grab great prices once the calendars drop. Are you familiar with flights leaving the Orlando area? If so, should I look at flights leaving Orlando arriving in California some where and then from California to Maui? If so, where in California would you recommend we fly – LA, Sacramento, SF, etc. Any assistance with this information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
You can only look 330 days in advance, so that’s why you’re getting errors. You’ll have to wait a few weeks as currently you can only book through March 5, 2020.
It looks like your dates will fall smack in the middle of spring break, so you can expect it to be expensive. Starting perhaps at $750 with a very long connection and up to about $900 with a fast connection. Round trip. Doing a stopover on the west coast may not help at all price-wise and adds a lot of complication.
Thanks for your updates. However, when I look mainland to Maui, I NEVER find fares similar to what you are quoting. Today’s posting shows less than $300 RT, but when I search I only find around $500 RT.
Any tips for actually finding the fares you quote?
Dates are limited as is mostly the case with the kinds of fares we post. Since you didn’t indicate desired route or dates, not sure how we can be of help.
Hi,
I’m currently thinking about visiting in late September and am wondering when it is best to buy tickets. I’m looking at leaving from Portland to fly to Honolulu, but can consider other west coast cities as I’m originating from Europe. Portland is currently looking attractive as I might be able to spend miles to get there. Is September a good time to travel and when will any deals likely to become available? Thank you very much for providing all this information. I’m currently using the whole website to help put together this holiday.
Portland should work out well, in terms of airfares from there to Hawaii. June might be when we start to see fall airfares. Target price is under $300 RT.
Hello!
I live in SoCal and really enjoy the site.
I’m waiting for Long Beach to get some love, and it may be coming
sooner than later, as JetBlue today gave up 1/3 of their slots.
Hawaiian is reportedly #1 on the waiting list…so I’m hopeful that
between Southwest and Hawaiian, there will be some new routes announced!
Not entirely unexpected, but I’m crossing my fingers for an introductory $200-ish R/T.
Link to the article is below: https://www.presstelegram.com/2019/04/09/jetblue-relinquishes-nearly-a-third-of-its-flight-slots-at-long-beach-airport/
Any thoughts on a flight from Oakland or San Francisco to Honolulu June 17-24th? I keep watching, but right now Hawaiian shows $853.58. Southwest is showing $797.20.
Target is about $350 RT and there are already fares at about $380 RT, mid-week. You might buy now, or for mid-week travel, it is fine to wait. Weekends are a bit more expensive.
Hello, your site and input are so hel0ful, thank you so much for all your hard work! My daughter is getting married right before Christmas. I have been looking every day and prices have not really changed for this time frame. I understand this is a popular time, but was interested in your input and ideas/suggestions for when/if prices might drop.
It wouldn’t be safe to assume prices will go down at the holidays, in fact they could well go up or availability could be gone. Best to buy as far in advance as possible for that period. That goes for accommodations and car rentals as well.
Aloha! Do you think flights may get any cheaper in June? Flying from SJC to OGG June 3-14th. Right now they are $701/pp.
Thank you again for all your help!
Yes Yes Yes Fam. Jump on these rates. Would’ve saved me $30 a piece on my trip from San Diego to Kona on May 1 had I had the guts to wait it out. $60 would’ve provided libations aboard my favorite airline Hawaiian Airlines but I’ll meet y’all at the tiki lounge anyway. MAHALO for the posts Beat Of Hawaii. I read them all! ALOHA!
Aloha, first of all thank you for your newsletter, I read it all the time! Today we booked one way tickets from Seattle to Maui on Hawaiian Air and got a really great deal! We even used miles! My question is, do you happen to know why the middle seats of rows 43 and 44 of the Airbus 330 are only three across instead of four, please? I’ve Googled it and can’t find a thing.
Thank you so much! Not sure why I didn’t figure that out. I can’t believe you take the time to answer all these questions people post. I just live reading them! 😎
Aloha, it’s been so great having your information and updates to share w my mainland friend and family. Thank you for taking the time time to get us all the info. I’m on Kauai looking for cheap airfare to California. Do the same rates apply? Or is it only mainland TO Hawaii? Any advice for LIH to SFO SAN or Long Beach in May? Maaahalooo. 🤙🏼
Hi! You guys are awesome in providing helpful information! We’re planning a trip to Maui and Kauai in October. Can you please tell me if it’s better to book each leg, i.e BWI to OGG, then to LIH, then return to BWI or RT to OGG with a separate RT between the islands? We plan to spend a week on Maui and a week on Kauai.
Thanks for your help.
Too early to book for October – better to look starting 3 months in advance. But it looks like round trip BWI-OGG could be as low as $425 or so (with a 20 hour duration) or up to $800 (with a 13 hour duration). So that duration factor is also something to consider. When you return from Lihue, that price starts about $100 or so more, and guess what, it will cost you $100 or more to get back from Lihue to Maui. Plus inter-island will add hours to your transit. Bottom line, just return from Lihue. Hope that helps.
Hi, thank you so much for the updates. Wish I had known about your website sooner and didn’t have to miss the great deals that southwest and Alaska Airlines offered earlier this month from Oakland to Honolulu. I have to travel from either Oakland, San Jose, or San Francisco to Honolulu from August 4th-10th. Unfortunately I can’t be flexible since my hotel is already paid for. My question is do you think that there might be another sale for summer please? I have been checking and the prices are on the rise and the cheapest price I get is around $550. Please advise.
Gut feeling on your dates/route is that it will go down by $100 or more. Can’t say for sure, or if it does when that will happen. August is softer in terms of demand and fares compared with say July.
Hi,
This site is great! Please let us know in the Chicago area if/when SWA might have any news about including us in any Hawaii flights even though they probably will not be nonstop any time soon if ever?
Hi! We are looking to fly from east coast to Maui and home from Oahu in mid-late October. Preferable GSP, but also CLT or ATL. When is the ideal time to find the lowest tickets? I see 3 months out but i’m too much of a planner and afraid the prices will only get higher if we wait it out.
From GSP prices really don’t vary much, so you can probably feel okay about buying now if you prefer. Right about $800 with fastest connections. Atlanta tends to run about $100 less most of the time, but that isn’t yet available for your dates. Hope that helps.
Sorry if that wasn’t clear. We were just saying that best prices aren’t yet available – it wasn’t airline dependent. 3 months is typically best time to start looking regardless of where you are flying from. There can be exceptions, but that’s a good rule of thumb.
Thank you for your help. One other question. Do you see island hopping deals closer to 3 months out or ever or should we go ahead and book those at current prices to guarantee ideal flight times?
Thanks again
Beat of Hawaii
Hi Meredith.
Keep in mind that things are fast evolving with the most competition we’ve seen in years. So we don’t know, but for your low season travel, it is quite likely that there will be inter-island deals ahead. That is unless you are very fixed on day and time, in which case with limited flight inventory, it can be best to just pay up in advance.
Stephanie H
We are coming to Maui early November. When is the best time purchase airline tickets? Should i purchase soon to make sure we get the flight we want and better seat selection, or wait for a better price? I believe we will be flying Hawaiian airlines and combining with a rental car. Thank you.
Early November is an easy time to travel to Hawaii with less concern about availability overall. Not sure that upcoming sales will go out that far right now, so you might need to wait a couple of months or so for best pricing on your dates.
hello
new to this sight. I see your showing fare sales on hawaiian airlines from Portland. How come I can never find them on hawaiians sight. are you showing one way and their sight shows round trip or do I have to do something special to get this pricing.
Since you are new, welcome. Please read our comment policy. Only comments with please or thank get a reply or help finding fares. As it says too, you need to state your cities and dates for us to help.
Hi, I love the information that you bring to us and we plan on taking a trip to North Shore Oahu is September a good month for cheaper airfare we will be flying out of Houston Texas
Thank you Terry O
Hi, I am a huge fan of your website and refer all my friends looking for Hawaii deals to check your site first. I never thought I would be writing with a question and am not sure if this is something you have information about. We have a lot of Hawaiian Airline Miles and we were looking to use them for August or October. As of last weekend, there were some good mileage deals. On Monday, they were gone. Do you know how often Hawaiian releases seats for mileage award travel? Thank you for being such a great source of information!
Thank you! Good question and something with which we are familiar. As with other airlines, Hawaiian changes that mileage award inventory frequently. It is a supply/demand issue, and if airlines think they can sell them they will hold back on inventory. When we book using Hawaiian Miles, we are always looking get the better value super-saver award. That is the hard one to get (since it requires about half as many miles).
Generally the best awards are easiest to find when the availability period first opens (330 days in advance), at the last minute (say within 60 days), or when dynamics indicate that the airline may not be selling those seats.
For August or October, you’re way beyond initial availability, so those may only become available as it gets closer. Or not at all. And as a last side note, depending on where you are flying to, fares this fall may be so low as to reduce the benefit of even using a mileage award.
Why are there never any deals out of the ninth island LAS VEGAS
A group of senior ladies will be traveling to Hawaii for two weeks in April. We have the first week booked from April 6-13 through our timeshare (Interval) in Oahu. Would like to book the second week in Maui…or if we cant get Maui, either Kuai or the big island of Hawaii. We will be flying from Pittsburgh to somewhere in California for a few nights so we can adjust to time change and airtime on plane. Which airport in California usually has the cheaptes rates? We will probably fly into LAX and perhaps drive down to San Diego or upstate toward santa barbara or monterey. Also if you could please provide any insight into avoiding the higher Easter rates (think its April 20). Thanks so much….
Hi Carolyn.
San Diego usually has very good rates, and LA doesn’t do badly either, and that could even improve by then. You probably should be booking about the first of the year. Stay far into the second half of April to avoid any conflict with Spring break.
Aloha.
Thanks so much for replying and for the great advice. We have a timeshare and can book through interval. I’ve been looking for a “getaway” for the past 4 months but no luck. Have you had any experience booking through any of the other options (e.g., red week, vrbo, etc. Ideally, we’d like to do a week in Maui as well. We would need a two bedroom/2 bath condo. Any particular areas on Maui you recommend or a few names of condos. Thanks again.
Hi Carolyn.
Accommodations obviously aren’t our focus. What we can add is that often managers/owners list across various platforms so it is very common to find the same listing on a manager’s website, Airbnb and Vrbo. We don’t have any specific recommendations, but a guide book might help in that direction.
Aloha.
Have recently found your website and love the emails I get, thanks for the timely updates. I’m planning a trip to Maui from Sacramento in 2020 and are flexible on dates. Due to the sale prices I’m seeing for Oct 2019 with Hawaiian Airlines I’m wondering if October would be a better month to travel than May for next year? I would book our condo long before the air fare. Also, is there a better time to buy airline tickets, 6-8 months ahead or wait for a sale? Thanks for any help you can offer.
Hi Pam.
Those two months are generally speaking equal in every way. Deals, weather too. Best time to find sales is about three months in advance. Mid-week travel will be significantly cheaper. It is certainly better to obtain air before accommodation, when that is feasible.
Aloha.
Aloha.
Aloha
I keep reading about the Southwest fares being/going to be much cheaper than other airlines. I just completed checking the costs for Oakland to Maui in September and the website is indicating $600/person one way for a total of $2,400 total. Doesn’t sound like any kind of deal to me. Hawaiian Airlines are offering $530/person return from Sacramento on the same dates. Appreciate all the information you provide everyone. Helps identify good deals from bad.
Hi James.
As we’ve said many times, the competition really never got started. There should be interesting times ahead once the Max planes return and Southwest can add the routes they desire.
Aloha.
Are the prices quoted in the main body of your email round trip or oneway prices? I am unclear on that. When I pull up (for example SAC to KOA) the prices look like they are double what you present in the body of the email. Sorry for being confused; could you email me and let me know if the price calendar is RT and the prices quoted in the email or oneway?
Many Thanks,
mjs
Hi Michael.
It is in the bullets: “Prices listed below are each way including all taxes and fees.”
Aloha.
Hello lovely people at the Beat! Thank you so much for always giving us the most up to date info on Hawaii travel. There is no other site like it. I have a few questions. I will be traveling Boston to Kona 5/13/20, Kona to Honolulu 5/20/20 then Honolulu to Boston 5/27/20. All are Wednesdays but our schedule is extremely flexible. We have also considered switching and doing Honolulu first then flying back home from Kona. Do you have any general tips? I understand we shouldn’t even try booking travel until we are a few months away. Thanks again and I can’t wait to come back. It’s been 10 years and I miss it every day. 🤙🌺🌴
Hi Erin.
Thanks so much! So best price for that could be in low $500’s, but getting that will mean waiting quite some time. Perhaps until after first of year. Won’t matter which way you go in terms of Kona or Honolulu first.
Aloha.
Mahalo! 🙂
Hi, First of all, thank you so much for all the information you share!! It has been super helpful. My daughter recently moved to Honolulu. She is a schoolteacher there and wants to come home for Christmas. She would like to travel round-trip from Honolulu to San Diego from Saturday, December 21 through Monday, December 30. I can’t seem to find any cheap fares. Will the prices go down any? Or should I just bite the bullet and buy her ticket now? Thank you so much for any advice or help you can give me with this. Shelly
Hi Shelly.
Thank you. $547 RT nonstop. That’s really a great price for those dates. It will not go down and we would suggest buying now.
Aloha.
Thank you so much for getting back to me. What airline was that on? And what site do you use to book it? Or directly with the airline? Thank you again!
Hi Shelly.
Most welcome! That was on both Hawaiian and Alaska. Doesn’t matter where you book really.
Aloha.
Thank you🌸
I’m not able to see the deals mention on the Hawaiian airline on the dates mention. Am I not clicking the right places?
We are looking for flights out of the bay area airports or Sacramento October 12-19 (not flexible on dates) to HNL. So far best I can find is about $515 (Southwest out of SJC). Should I be holding out for a better price?
Aloha, our family has booked a two week vacation on Maui and the Big Islands. I’m waiting for some good deals on the air fares. Could you give me some advice or good prospects? Leaving 12/24/2019 SMF SJC or OAK (prefer SMF) and arrival can be either OGG or ITO. We have mileageplus to get rewards tickets for inter islands. Return date is 1/5/2020. Date can be flexible for 1-2 days. Thank you so much!
Hi Ronnie.
As you are undoubtedly aware, you can’t come to Hawaii at Christmas and expect deals at the same time. It is the singularly most expensive (and most complicated) time to be here. Issues in terms of cost and availability should be expected, including air, accommodations, restaurants, and activities.
Airfares out of SMF starting at $768 and up. Other bay area airports up to $50 cheaper, so probably not worth it. Would suggest buying tickets, accommodations and car ASAP for reason stated above.
Aloha.
Been looking online at Hawaiian Airlines website but the prices you show are not showing up.When will they be available?
Good Afternoon, we are planning on traveling to Maui Hawaii January 15 to January 25 2020. I have looked several times when you said the deals where on. In my case I have been unable to find anything. We will be able to travel from San Jose Ca Oakland San Francisco and Sacramento. I appreciate any help you can offer me. Thank you in advance. I really enjoy your website as well.
Thanks Matt M
Hi Matt.
None of the prices we posted for Maui were for January. The latest date shown on the post is for travel in October. There will be more January airfare sales coming up.
Aloha.
Hello,
I’m hoping you could please help me and share some of your knowledge. I was searching for flights from Austin to Kahului and noticed Southwest has stopped some flights in July and August. Any word on when they will reopen? Any word if prices will drop? Thank you so much for your assistance
-Joani
Hi Joani.
When do you plan to travel? Southwest has not changed their current Hawaii schedule, and it is not possible to have a single ticket between Austin and Maui. If you are expecting prices to change for July, that is not at all likely. For August, after the first week, we should see a reduction in fares over the next month or so across airlines.
Aloha.
Hi, we are looking at June 20-30, 2019 – any bay area airport to Honolulu. Any chances prices will come down to low/mid $400s range or are we out of luck? Should we just book now with prices at $523 r/t ?
Hi Jan.
Suggest buying at that price, which is actually about $200 less than normal for those dates. Could come down but again no guarantee and not even sure about likelihood.
Aloha.
Book those while you can!!!
Hi
Thank you very much for all your hard work to keep us informed. We are traveling from August 4-10 with no flexibility to Honolulu from Oakland or San Jose, San Francisco, or even Sacramento. Currently the prices are very high and we are not sure what to do. Will southwest really announce it’s new routes ? Will other airlines drop their prices? Please advice cause I don’t know whether I should buy the expensive tickets or wait for a good deal? Right now the cheapest fare is around $550 round trip.
Thank you!
Hi Monila.
If you’re flexible and ready to not come or pay more later, then suggest waiting. Early August is a time when we really could see more sales. On the other hand, $550 is a very fair price for summer, so jumping on that would not be a mistake either. Your call.
Aloha.
Hello,If southwest announces its direct flights from Sacramento Ca, to Honolulu, will other airlines drop their prices for the same route only or also other Bayarea airports. Thank you !
Hi Monila.
Good question. Competition will primarily remain on a route by route basis. But with Bay Areas airports, there could be some slop over wherein the other airports will also benefit. Remains to be seen of course.
Aloha.
Hi! Waiting anxiously for that Southwest show to drop … looking for good deals in late June from Sacramento to Lihue. Should I keep waiting? Mahalo.
Hi Debbie.
We are publishing all the information we have on Southwest and will advise as soon as we know more. Nonstop on that route is in our minds unlikely but connecting is a possibility.
Aloha.
Party of 4 from Sacramento, spending a week in Kauai beginning Aug 16, then a week in Maui, returning to Sacramento Aug 30. What is your recommendation on how long to hold out hoping for better fares?
HI!
We will be traveling from Sacramento, Ca to Maui (OGG) Oct. 16th-31st 2019, What is the best time to book? I’m looking at prices now and hoping prices will come down. Am I wrong to think that?
Thank You!!
Linda S
4-16-19
Hi Linda.
Best guess is in about 60 days. Definitely no rush, especially for your mid-week dates. When Southwest announces, that should really help pricing on your route. Target price of $150 or less each way.
Aloha.
Thank You so much!
LInda S
Planning a weekend trip from Maui to Kauai in August. Currently Hawaiian Air is the only option. I know that Southwest will be announcing more internisland routes in the coming weeks. My question is, do you think Hawaiian Air ticket prices to Kauai will drop once Southwest announces that route? Mahalo
Hi Jesse.
Yes, assuming Southwest operates on the same route, prices will definitely drop. If you are flexible in your travel plans, so much the better.
Aloha.
Aloha
Hawaii Airlines deal from Phoenix to Honolulu is showed here for $316 during April-June. I went to Hawaii airlines website to book a trip in May but the prices there are from from $598 and up depending on which date of May. Do we need any code/coupon to get that deal when booking? Mahalo. Thank you.
Hi Trish.
As indicated in the post, prices are one way. “Prices listed below are each way including all taxes and fees. One way travel available on most routes.”
Aloha.
Thank you so much for helping those travelers wishing to make a trip to Hawaii, like myself, informed of the best rates to fly. I have eagerly been following your website as I anticipate booking travel arrangements for my family of 6. I am really having a difficult timing pre-determining what will be the best way to book travel from our local airport in Orlando, FL (MCO) to Maui (OGG). Our return route will be from Honolulu (HNL) to Orlando (MCO). I’ve been playing around with “mock” dates to kinda see what will be a price point once the actual airlines drop their March 2020 calendar (out travel dates will be 3/11/20 through 3/21/20). I am having a difficult time because the airlines continue to say that my requesting flights aren’t available. I’ll assume it’s because I am trying to travel from MCO to OGG. Would you be able to recommend what would be the best way for me to look for flights from Orlando to Maui. I am trying to be prepared ahead of time so I can grab great prices once the calendars drop. Are you familiar with flights leaving the Orlando area? If so, should I look at flights leaving Orlando arriving in California some where and then from California to Maui? If so, where in California would you recommend we fly – LA, Sacramento, SF, etc. Any assistance with this information you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!
Hi Wanda.
You can only look 330 days in advance, so that’s why you’re getting errors. You’ll have to wait a few weeks as currently you can only book through March 5, 2020.
It looks like your dates will fall smack in the middle of spring break, so you can expect it to be expensive. Starting perhaps at $750 with a very long connection and up to about $900 with a fast connection. Round trip. Doing a stopover on the west coast may not help at all price-wise and adds a lot of complication.
Aloha.
You think they’ll be any flights in June to Kuaui I wanted to go June 18 to the 27th
Thanks for your updates. However, when I look mainland to Maui, I NEVER find fares similar to what you are quoting. Today’s posting shows less than $300 RT, but when I search I only find around $500 RT.
Any tips for actually finding the fares you quote?
Thank you.
Hi Dan.
Dates are limited as is mostly the case with the kinds of fares we post. Since you didn’t indicate desired route or dates, not sure how we can be of help.
Aloha.
Hi,
I’m currently thinking about visiting in late September and am wondering when it is best to buy tickets. I’m looking at leaving from Portland to fly to Honolulu, but can consider other west coast cities as I’m originating from Europe. Portland is currently looking attractive as I might be able to spend miles to get there. Is September a good time to travel and when will any deals likely to become available? Thank you very much for providing all this information. I’m currently using the whole website to help put together this holiday.
Hi Fran.
Portland should work out well, in terms of airfares from there to Hawaii. June might be when we start to see fall airfares. Target price is under $300 RT.
Aloha.
Hello!
I live in SoCal and really enjoy the site.
I’m waiting for Long Beach to get some love, and it may be coming
sooner than later, as JetBlue today gave up 1/3 of their slots.
Hawaiian is reportedly #1 on the waiting list…so I’m hopeful that
between Southwest and Hawaiian, there will be some new routes announced!
Not entirely unexpected, but I’m crossing my fingers for an introductory $200-ish R/T.
Link to the article is below:
https://www.presstelegram.com/2019/04/09/jetblue-relinquishes-nearly-a-third-of-its-flight-slots-at-long-beach-airport/
Hi Jim.
We saw that article and have also been following developments at LGB.
Aloha.
Any thoughts on a flight from Oakland or San Francisco to Honolulu June 17-24th? I keep watching, but right now Hawaiian shows $853.58. Southwest is showing $797.20.
Try using another computer to book your flight. Fares tend to go up each time you search from the same network.
Exciting news for us Boston folks! https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2019/04/05/hawaiian-airlines-begins-flights-boston-2/
When is the best time to buy roundtrip airfare from pdx to koa in August thanks in advance
Hi Cathy.
Target is about $350 RT and there are already fares at about $380 RT, mid-week. You might buy now, or for mid-week travel, it is fine to wait. Weekends are a bit more expensive.
Aloha.
Hello, your site and input are so hel0ful, thank you so much for all your hard work! My daughter is getting married right before Christmas. I have been looking every day and prices have not really changed for this time frame. I understand this is a popular time, but was interested in your input and ideas/suggestions for when/if prices might drop.
Thank you again
Steve
Hi Steve.
It wouldn’t be safe to assume prices will go down at the holidays, in fact they could well go up or availability could be gone. Best to buy as far in advance as possible for that period. That goes for accommodations and car rentals as well.
Aloha.
Aloha! Do you think flights may get any cheaper in June? Flying from SJC to OGG June 3-14th. Right now they are $701/pp.
Thank you again for all your help!
Maya
Hi Maya.
Fares are $528 RT nonstop on your dates. Returning in 13th instead of 14th is over $100 less. Doubtful of further improvement.
Aloha.
Yes Yes Yes Fam. Jump on these rates. Would’ve saved me $30 a piece on my trip from San Diego to Kona on May 1 had I had the guts to wait it out. $60 would’ve provided libations aboard my favorite airline Hawaiian Airlines but I’ll meet y’all at the tiki lounge anyway. MAHALO for the posts Beat Of Hawaii. I read them all! ALOHA!
Hi Tammy.
Thank you!!
Aloha.
Aloha, first of all thank you for your newsletter, I read it all the time! Today we booked one way tickets from Seattle to Maui on Hawaiian Air and got a really great deal! We even used miles! My question is, do you happen to know why the middle seats of rows 43 and 44 of the Airbus 330 are only three across instead of four, please? I’ve Googled it and can’t find a thing.
Thank you so much!
Lanell
Hi Lanell.
Thank you! Here’s the seat map for that plane. Also https://www.hawaiianairlines.com/our-services/at-the-airport/our-fleet/airbus-a330. The plane gets narrower at the rear which necessitates fewer seats.
Aloha.
Thank you so much! Not sure why I didn’t figure that out. I can’t believe you take the time to answer all these questions people post. I just live reading them! 😎
Hi Lanell.
Thanks so much for that!
Aloha.
Aloha, it’s been so great having your information and updates to share w my mainland friend and family. Thank you for taking the time time to get us all the info. I’m on Kauai looking for cheap airfare to California. Do the same rates apply? Or is it only mainland TO Hawaii? Any advice for LIH to SFO SAN or Long Beach in May? Maaahalooo. 🤙🏼
Hi Stasea.
Thanks! The offers we write about are valid either starting on the mainland or starting in Hawaii.
Aloha.
Hi! You guys are awesome in providing helpful information! We’re planning a trip to Maui and Kauai in October. Can you please tell me if it’s better to book each leg, i.e BWI to OGG, then to LIH, then return to BWI or RT to OGG with a separate RT between the islands? We plan to spend a week on Maui and a week on Kauai.
Thanks for your help.
Hi Teal.
Too early to book for October – better to look starting 3 months in advance. But it looks like round trip BWI-OGG could be as low as $425 or so (with a 20 hour duration) or up to $800 (with a 13 hour duration). So that duration factor is also something to consider. When you return from Lihue, that price starts about $100 or so more, and guess what, it will cost you $100 or more to get back from Lihue to Maui. Plus inter-island will add hours to your transit. Bottom line, just return from Lihue. Hope that helps.
Aloha.
Hi, thank you so much for the updates. Wish I had known about your website sooner and didn’t have to miss the great deals that southwest and Alaska Airlines offered earlier this month from Oakland to Honolulu. I have to travel from either Oakland, San Jose, or San Francisco to Honolulu from August 4th-10th. Unfortunately I can’t be flexible since my hotel is already paid for. My question is do you think that there might be another sale for summer please? I have been checking and the prices are on the rise and the cheapest price I get is around $550. Please advise.
Thank you and hope to hear from you.
Hi Monila.
Gut feeling on your dates/route is that it will go down by $100 or more. Can’t say for sure, or if it does when that will happen. August is softer in terms of demand and fares compared with say July.
Aloha.
Hi,
This site is great! Please let us know in the Chicago area if/when SWA might have any news about including us in any Hawaii flights even though they probably will not be nonstop any time soon if ever?
Thank you so much!
Connie
Hi Constance.
Thank you! We will be updating information about Southwest Hawaii flights from beyond the west coast as soon as possible.
Aloha.
Hi! We are looking to fly from east coast to Maui and home from Oahu in mid-late October. Preferable GSP, but also CLT or ATL. When is the ideal time to find the lowest tickets? I see 3 months out but i’m too much of a planner and afraid the prices will only get higher if we wait it out.
Thank you!
Hi Meredith.
From GSP prices really don’t vary much, so you can probably feel okay about buying now if you prefer. Right about $800 with fastest connections. Atlanta tends to run about $100 less most of the time, but that isn’t yet available for your dates. Hope that helps.
Aloha.
Which airline is not available yet for Atlanta? Is there something else I should be watching for? And is 3 months ideal for atlanta?
Thanks
Hi Meredith.
Sorry if that wasn’t clear. We were just saying that best prices aren’t yet available – it wasn’t airline dependent. 3 months is typically best time to start looking regardless of where you are flying from. There can be exceptions, but that’s a good rule of thumb.
Aloha.
Thank you for your help. One other question. Do you see island hopping deals closer to 3 months out or ever or should we go ahead and book those at current prices to guarantee ideal flight times?
Thanks again
Hi Meredith.
Keep in mind that things are fast evolving with the most competition we’ve seen in years. So we don’t know, but for your low season travel, it is quite likely that there will be inter-island deals ahead. That is unless you are very fixed on day and time, in which case with limited flight inventory, it can be best to just pay up in advance.
We are coming to Maui early November. When is the best time purchase airline tickets? Should i purchase soon to make sure we get the flight we want and better seat selection, or wait for a better price? I believe we will be flying Hawaiian airlines and combining with a rental car. Thank you.
Hi Stephanie.
Early November is an easy time to travel to Hawaii with less concern about availability overall. Not sure that upcoming sales will go out that far right now, so you might need to wait a couple of months or so for best pricing on your dates.
Aloha.
hello
new to this sight. I see your showing fare sales on hawaiian airlines from Portland. How come I can never find them on hawaiians sight. are you showing one way and their sight shows round trip or do I have to do something special to get this pricing.
Hi Brad.
Since you are new, welcome. Please read our comment policy. Only comments with please or thank get a reply or help finding fares. As it says too, you need to state your cities and dates for us to help.
Aloha.
Hi, I love the information that you bring to us and we plan on taking a trip to North Shore Oahu is September a good month for cheaper airfare we will be flying out of Houston Texas
Thank you Terry O
Hi Terry.
Perfect time to visit in terms of costs, fewer visitors, best weather. Best prices usually found about 3 months in advance.
Aloha.
Hi, I am a huge fan of your website and refer all my friends looking for Hawaii deals to check your site first. I never thought I would be writing with a question and am not sure if this is something you have information about. We have a lot of Hawaiian Airline Miles and we were looking to use them for August or October. As of last weekend, there were some good mileage deals. On Monday, they were gone. Do you know how often Hawaiian releases seats for mileage award travel? Thank you for being such a great source of information!
Hi Cheryl.
Thank you! Good question and something with which we are familiar. As with other airlines, Hawaiian changes that mileage award inventory frequently. It is a supply/demand issue, and if airlines think they can sell them they will hold back on inventory. When we book using Hawaiian Miles, we are always looking get the better value super-saver award. That is the hard one to get (since it requires about half as many miles).
Generally the best awards are easiest to find when the availability period first opens (330 days in advance), at the last minute (say within 60 days), or when dynamics indicate that the airline may not be selling those seats.
For August or October, you’re way beyond initial availability, so those may only become available as it gets closer. Or not at all. And as a last side note, depending on where you are flying to, fares this fall may be so low as to reduce the benefit of even using a mileage award.
Hope that helps. If not, let us know.
Aloha.