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Summer/Fall Hawaii Travel Deals Include LAX Price Drop! $179+

See our picks for the best deals on flights to Hawaii this summer and fall. Now from $179 each way. Book soon for best availability.

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  1. what and when is the best deal flying from Cincinnati to Maui? My wife and I have been there once and would love to go back!

    Thank you so much!
    Milton

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    1. Hi Milton.

      In September and October, fares currently range from $657 to about $800. Best prices are on American and United. The lower the fare the longer the connection and these vary from 12 to 22 hours. If you wait a bit you might be able to get a better connection for the same price. That $650 range is a best price target for low season.

      Aloha.

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  2. I need to leave from OGG with final destination of Denver mid-August through mid-September, a 2 week stay. Guess my enduring question is about the benefit of piecing together one-ways v. direct round trip. Rather steer clear of United.
    Mahalo nui

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    1. Hi Cynthia.

      There are $519 airfares with a quick connection on Virgin America. It doesn’t really get better than that. Don’t wait.

      Also, unless you’re flying with carry-on only, piecing together without a true stopover is quite problematic in terms of security, rechecking of baggage and multiple fees, potential for missed flights, etc.

      Aloha.

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  3. Aloha. We will be honeymooning on Big Island Nov 8 – 18th or so and are wondering if you think ticket prices will drop any further than they are now, around $274 (I think) one way. Travelling out of PDX to KOA on the direct flight hopefully.
    Mahalo and love your blog. Big Island adventures, can’t wait to be there already, definitely one of my favorite places ever!
    Thank you!

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    1. Hi Kelly,

      Not sure the $599 price on the nonstop will improve. Returning on Friday is about a $25 premium over mid-week. Limited availability on that route this year isn’t helping prices.

      Aloha.

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    2. Aloha! My wife and I has a room booked on Oahu from February 20-March 1 from NYC, we are wondering if airfare will get any lower then the currant 806 per person round trip? This will be our 7th trip to the land of aloha, and we enjoy your website, and we are always looking for ways to make our trip cheaper. Mahalo for your time!

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  4. Hi BOH,

    Heading to Maui for my honeymoon from Oct. 11th – 22nd (leaving from Boston). What price points should I be looking out for? I’ve signed up for your email list and have seen some deals here and there, but haven’t been quick enough to take advantage. I’ve noticed that prices have been trending lower (currently see flights for $747) and I’m wondering if they’ll keep dropping. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

    -Brendon

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    1. Hi Brendon.

      There are fares as low as $698 in that market, but not for your dates. Short of changing to mid-week travel, $747 is a great price on a good connection with American. Doubtful it will go lower.

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  5. Going to Honolulu (Oahu) from Lax. Thinking to go in September or October. Time is flexible for me though. Do those two months have the best vacation deals? Thinking to go for five days four nights. How much would the flight be? How much would a four star hotel cost? Is there a deal for car rental?

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    1. Hi Henry,

      Yes that’s an excellent time to visit. Airfare – would target in the $400’s – stay tuned with us for best deals. Suggest shopping around for accommodations and car as they vary a lot. Or look at packages.

      Aloha.

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  6. Hi BOH!

    Planning on a Kaua’i trip mid-October from the Bay Area. Currently, the cheapest flight I’ve come across was $450RT. They say the best time to purchase flights are 7-8 weeks before departure date. Do you foresee flights to Kaua’i from Bay Area in October to decrease?

    Thank you for your time!

    Vanessa

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    1. Hi Vanessa,

      Not very likely that we’ll see better deals than low to mid $400’s for Kauai this year.

      Aloha.

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  7. Aloha, looking for airfare and found this in my email, yeah! However when I click the link to fly from Portland to Honolulu I can’t seem to find the price you are advertising. Can you give me some direction please??? Mahalo Sarah

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    1. Hi Sarah.

      That price ($214 each way) is available from October through mid-December. For about $20 more it is available starting mid-August.

      Aloha.

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  8. Aloha….is there ever any airfare deals from SMF to either HNL or KOA during low season? Love reading your infirmities site. 🙂

    Mahalo

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    1. Hi Esther.

      Thanks. It could happen (and used to happen with some regularity). For now HNL is priced at just over $500 and Kona about $30 more. Best deal, unfortunately, is to drive to Oakland.

      Aloha.

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  9. Aloha BOH,

    Thank you for your wonderful updates, tips, and treasures! I just booked Las Vegas to Kauai in October 2016… Got $608 RT on United! I prefer HA and their aloha spirit, but with the strike pending and the great price, I just felt is was the time to purchase. I’m so excited, I just had to share!

    Mahalo for all you do.

    Gina

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    1. Hi Gina.

      Thanks so much for letting us know. Have a great time on our garden island.

      Aloha.

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  10. Aloha,

    Looking for flights from ORD or MKE to OGG on 12/23/16 returning 1/7/17. When is the best time to look for good fares. I know this time is going to be expensive but I would like to get the best fares possible.

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    1. Hi Julie,

      That probably won’t change in price – in fact it could go up if availability becomes an issue. $1,200. Suggest buying now if you’re determined to go. Otherwise with more flexibility you can wait and see what might happen – sometimes travel on holidays themselves and eves thereof can cost less as it gets closer.

      Aloha.

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  11. Aloha! Looking to travel SJC/OAK-OGG departing 11/27 and returning 12/3 (firm dates). Current HAL fares are running $467 r/t out of SJC. Do you recommend booking now at this fare or waiting for a potential fall sale/better deal? Mahalo and really enjoy your site!

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    1. Hi Chuckworth.

      Thank you. For your Sunday/Saturday dates, that might be as good as it gets. Leaving and returning one day later puts it into $300’s. Probably would just book now.

      Aloha.

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  12. What is a good price for round-trip travel from phoenix to Maui? Looking to go at the mid to end of August our dates are flexible but we prefer nonstop. Trying to decide when to book (now or see if there will be better deals). Thanks!!

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    1. Hi Lindsay.

      Never very good prices on that route. Right now starting at just over $600. Could come down since you’re flexible. Would suggest waiting and watching with us. Price target is $550 or less. Could happen anytime this summer.

      Aloha.

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    2. Going to Honolulu from Lax. Thinking to go in September or October. Time is flexible for me though. Do those two months have the best vacation deals? Thinking to go for seven days six nights. What would be the budget for flight, hotel, and car rental?

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  13. Aloha!
    Wife and I looking to travel out of Phoenix to Maui, August 20-27,preferably non stop. American is quoting $687 r/t. Do you forsee any reductions? Obviously Saturday is higher but we’re in a timeshare.
    Thanks for any assistance!
    Ed

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    1. Hi Ed.

      The price right now is $579 RT on that nonstop. Not sure it will improve for weekend travel so suggest buying.

      Aloha.

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  14. Aloha! We will be traveling from Spokane WA to Honolulu in June of 2017. I’ve never been to Hawaii, so I’m new to the airfare pricing. Not knowing when to purchase tickets and what’s a good deal, would you be able to offer any tips for me? I’ve heard maybe driving to Seattle and getting a flight from there would be a good choice. Thought I’d get an early start on my planning for the best deals. Thanks in advance!

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    1. Hi Shannon.

      Great trip to be planning. So that is one heck of a long drive unless you’re going there anyway. Definitive information on your questions is here: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii/. Only first week of June will be low season, then the prices of air, accommodations, car will jump pretty dramatically. For airfare planning, budget in the mid to high $500’s if trip is done by early June or $800 or so if after that.

      Aloha.

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  15. Hello Aloha,

    Do you foresee the flights from SAN to HNL dropping lower than the $468 round trip mark? Thank you.

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    1. Hi Brad.

      If it does it won’t be by much as that route doesn’t have a very competitive nature at this time.

      Aloha.

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  16. Aloha! I just saw this email and I searched for the flight from Oakland to Maui. Is the price shown of $279 each way? Or did I just miss an incredible deal? The cheapest flight I am seeing now is around $390, which isn’t bad, but $279 sounded so much better!
    Mahalo

    Tammy

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    1. Ahhh…I just finally found where it says in the article that this fare was for one way. Just dreaming I guess! 😉 Anxiously awaiting a great deal to my favorite place on Earth!
      Aloha

      Tammy

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      1. Hi Tammy,

        All good. For peak summer travel, that actually is an incredible deal. Just saying.

        Aloha.

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    1. Hi Joan.

      Actually it is both Kona and Kauai. Those don’t have enough traffic, competition and flights when compared with Maui and Oahu. That will be changing starting in the 2nd half of 2017 as Hawaiian and other airlines start to get new single isle planes better suited to neighbor islands.

      Aloha.

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