This Cheapest Time to Fly to Hawaii features our six-article guide, just updated. Read our new tips on Hawaii vacation deals, the best and worst dates to travel in 2019, when to buy, and what prices to expect during all seasons, including holidays.
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We are all anxiously awaiting more routes from Southwest Airlines and it could come at any time. Read all the details on Southwest Hawaii flights.
Cheapest Time to Fly to Hawaii – What to Expect Throughout 2019.
Earlier this year we saw Hawaii flights on both United and Alaska for just $99 each way. Southwest outdid that by far with mainland to Hawaii introductory fares of just $49 each way. It doesn’t get any better than that! These could return again so be sure to subscribe to our free email updates and be first to get Hawaii deals.
Great News for Value Hawaii vacations!
Flights to Hawaii remain at inflation adjusted low prices and this is only going to get better – probably a lot better. That’s good news for 2019 Hawaii vacations. Recent and upcoming competition and strong discounting on many routes result in cheaper than expected flights to Hawaii.
The two largest Hawaii air markets – Southern California and Northern California, continue to see improving sale pricing as a shake up in competition is occurring. These will only improve throughout 2019. Since California flights to Hawaii will be highly impacted by Southwest, they should have the best airfares going forward.
Seattle and Portland have have had increased competition as Delta competes head on with Alaska Airlines from the Pacific Northwest. Seattle has benefited most to date with excellent prices on both Delta and United. This is also having a positive effect on the price of flights to Hawaii from Portland.
San Diego and Sacramento saw favorable improvements in prices on flights to Hawaii and there may be new flights from those cities this year. These cities will have flights from Southwest!
Start your Hawaii vacation planning now with our helpful guides below.
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Best Time to Visit for Hawaii Deals in 2020
Flights to Hawaii – Updated Costs by Region 2020
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Cindy G says
Hello! My daugher is on Oahu at UH, and will be coming home to Portland for winter break on 12/21. Alaska is usually our best airline deal, but when is the best time to buy this roundtrip ticket? Should I wait, or will prices just start climbing?
DL says
I have a question or two, looking at your $99.00/person starting January 21, 2020 showing planes arriving on Hawaiian Islands every three days! so if I am only planning to be in Hawaii seven days my question is how often to you have plane departing? Or do I need to plan to depart on day nine?
Do all flights depart from California for the $99.00 fare? extra cost from point A (other location then California) than to point B (California)
mike says
Flying from Sacramento to Kona, Kona to Maui, Maui back to Sacramento (multi flights) in Feb 2020.
The cheapest I have found is $526pp, should I wait or buy now?
thank you in advance…mike
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Mike.
We do expect more sales for Sacramento. Not sure what your price is comprised of but you’ll probably pay up to $160 trans-Pacific and up to $39 interisland during sales.
Aloha.
Bridgette A says
Hello – Traveling from LAX to HNL 10/3-10/6/19 – Wondering if you suspect low fares within next 2 wks?
Lynn R. says
We are flying to Kona on Feb. 27 and returning to LA on Mar. 6. I have been watching airfares and hoping for a little discount. Is there any possibility of a reduced airfare during that time from any of the airlines that fly there? Most of the discounted flights have ended before February. Please let me know if you think I should wait for the possibility of a lower rate or just book it now.
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Lynn.
There is a high likelihood of the price coming down if you want. Possibly by as much as $150 RT. Could happen in next several months. Availability will not be an issue.
Aloha.