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 news from Southwest Airlines and it could come at any time. Read all the details on the details on upcoming Southwest Hawaii flights.
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 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.
Six Articles To Help You Find Hawaii Deals
Cheapest Cities for Hawaii Flights and Costs
Best Time to Visit for Hawaii Deals in 2019
Cheap Flights to Hawaii | When to Buy With SWA Coming Soon
Flights to Hawaii – Updated Costs by Region 2019
Best Airlines for Flights to Hawaii Updated
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Dave W says
Sir: I will not be flying to Hawaii on a 727-Max!
Nina says
Hi, our family wants to travel to Maui in Feb 2020, we have 10 people in our group, when would be an opportune time to buy our tickets at the cheapest rate? Thank you in advance for your recommendations.
Beat of Hawaii says
Hi Nina.
Yes, do contact the group sales desk for each airline that flies your route. 10 people on same flights will qualify for some discount – perhaps up to 10%. The issue is that there way well be sales that wouldn’t occur for some time. So, especially if flexible on dates and/or traveling mid-week, see how the airlines can work with fare sales when booking as a group. In other words, can you wait and then buy for the group when the price drops and if so how do you coordinate that with their group sales people.
Aloha.