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Cheapest Time to Fly to Hawaii – What to Expect in 2019.
Earlier this year we saw Hawaii flights on both United and Alaska for just $99 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.
2018 was largely be about increased competition from existing airlines. More new flights to Honolulu, Maui, Kona and Lihue are coming as Hawaiian Airlines continues to take delivery of additional single-aisle Airbus A321neo planes, and Alaska receives Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. These new extended range jets are the upcoming workhorses for most west coast (and beyond) flights to Hawaii. Plus United and Delta continue to remind us all that they are here to stay in Hawaii.
Now we are also getting ready for Southwest Airlines flights to Hawaii. SWA is gearing up rapidly and there may be flight announcements at any time. By early 2019 and probably sooner, we’ll have Southwest flying to Hawaii from California.
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 2018/2019 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 some 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 had increased competition including Delta inaugurating nonstop flights from Seattle to Lihue last year. Expect more flights to Hawaii on Delta as they compete 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 2018/2019
Flights to Hawaii – Updated Costs by Region 2018/2019
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Kaiti K says
Hi!
I read a lot of great information on here and am very excited for our trip to Hawaii.
We are planning to fly out end of August from Dayton, Cincinnati, or Columbus, to Maui and intend on staying for 10 days. Should we book flights now (I saw some as low around $700) or wait a little longer?
Thank you in advance!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Kaiti.
Yes we see those fares just under $700. Doubtful it can really improve much and there are quick connections at that price too. Suggest buying now.
Aloha.
dustin says
i was going to book a flight to honolulu in September should i wait to see if the flight prices will go down?
Staci says
I’m looking to travel in September of 2019 and saw rates from from $636 to $496. I’ve seen lower for September LAST year but wondering if I should bite the bullet and take advantage of the $496 R/T. Thoughts?
serenity says
I’ve been looking at Oahu for feb and march 2019. I’ve missed some great deals ($286 RT)because I thought the prices would stay since it was 4-5 months prior to the flight. Now it’s gone up and and it seems to be going up everyday. am i doomed? is it still true that booking 6 weeks prior will give you the best deals? I just don’t want to pay for anything more than $400 from socal.
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Kristi.
Thank you! Because your dates are high season, spring break, it would probably not be wise to wait any longer. We don’t know what inter-island SWA may or may not have by then. Right side going will probably be best viewing, as you said. Weather-depending of course.
Aloha.
Bob says
Thanks for all of the great information! My family and I will be traveling to HNL in mid March 2019 (yes, during Spring Break). Leaving from Denver. I’m finding fares ranging for around $875 (including taxes). Should I book now or wait a bit? Not sure how prices will vary as we get closer. Thanks for any advice you can pass along!
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Bob.
We do suspect possibility of more flights in future from Denver. But when is anyone’s guess at this point. Hard to predict. That is not a bad price, although we do see the nonstop from $676 depending on day of week, in mid-March. Like that price better. 🙂
Aloha.
Frank says
Aloha,
We subscribed to BOH when we first started traveling to Maui and have gotten some great airfares with Hawaiian Airlines. We just booked a trip for January on HA at $284 per person R/T from Seattle.
Mahalo,
Frank
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Frank.
Much appreciate your letting us know.
Aloha.
Cora says
what is BOH?