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Hi! Thanks for the info! As a high school graduate of Pearl City, due to Military move, I have been excited for the opportunity to go back and visit the Islands at reasonable rates. It has been over 10 years since I have been back, thank goodness for social media.
My question, do you think that SWA will have a 24hr, or so, deeply discounted rate to Hawaii for there inaugural flights? I know they and plenty of Airlines have done this sort of thing in the past when they start a new route to a prime destination. Thanks again!
Hi Daniel.
The fare wars that will occur will be long lasting – you don’t have to worry about that. This will go on for months to years.
Aloha.
Wow! Just have to say this is very helpful and in depth information. Thanks for all you do. Mahalo!
Thanks Erin!
Aloha.
We are looking at a Feb 22 thru March 3 trip to Maui. Traveling from ICT Wichita Ks. What do you think are the odds that SW will be flying to OGG by that time? Thanks
Hi Leonard.
As you can see from what we published today, it isn’t clear that they will or will not be flying.
Aloha.
I wanted to return to Hawaii for spring break for the past several years, but found the cost prohibitive. I instead went to Mexico from San Diego on Volaris Airlines, but for 2019 I nabbed a reasonable fare on a major airline a month ago. It was about $200 cheaper from San Diego with a short haul connection to LAX than it was from LAX to Hawaii.
I am hoping to fly to Maui approx the 3rd week in January for 9-10 days. I’m flexible with my dates. Where is better to fly to Maul from when leaving from Calif? Is there a site like Google Flights that show you Alaska and Hawaiian air? Thanks!
Hi Jamie.
Yes you can check on Google Flights or any other OTA (Expedia, Priceline, etc.). Oakland, San Jose, and San Diego are generally the lowest priced gateways.
Aloha.
Hi, I was waiting for Southwest to fly to Kona so I could visit Waikaloa Village end of December. I don’t think this is going to happen through Southwest, so wanted to ask you what is a good flight price for the week before Christmas?
Thanks!
Hi Shaun.
You didn’t say where you are traveling from, but IP says Bay Area. Also without specific dates, it is hard to help. For example, OAK-KOA on 12/16-12/25 is $341 on Alaska. That’s the cheapest date pair. Goes up from there to about $900.
I recently heard from a old coworker that’s is now a SWA flight attendant that reservations for Hawaii will start on January 1st. She didn’t have info in the first flight date.
I am planning a trip to the island of Oahu and traveling from Los Angeles or Long Beach, looking to stay 7 days starting June 17. I know this is peak time but still looking to save where I can. Should I bundle? When is the best time to book? Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Val
Hi Val.
Bundle only if you like that concept, but not to save money. Very expensive time. Southwest should help with that, but still expect to spend in $500’s RT. Probably would wait if you are flexible and can stand not knowing. Then Anytime you see that target, go for it.
Aloha.
Thanks for sharing such a nice post. Please keep on posting such informative post in future so that it can help me out – once again thanks a lot.
I believe SWA is using the new Boeing 737 Max 8, which is the same plane that crash in Indonesia. See the Wall Street Journal article regarding the Angle of attack sensors and Pilots not being brief on new anti-stall system.
This is probably holding up SWA as well.