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I’m like a lot of folks here, I live in mid-America and getting to the coast to get a cheap ticket costs a lot anymore, but when “aloha calls” I’ll go. I know you folks are not travel agents, but do you ever get info on first class deals? Our 40th is coming up and I would like to do it up right. Also do you have info on which airlines treat you better on the flights from the mainland to the islands? The last couple of flights were on Delta and they felt like cattle cars. very tight, narrow seats and NO legroom, older plans too. Their mainland planes were so much better, except for legroom. It was like going back 20 years.
Mahalo!
Hi Lee,
First class airfare deals are ever so rare as to be virtually non existent. Having said that, please provide your dates and airport pairs and we’ll be glad to have a look and see what we might suggest.
Aloha.
Thanks to you, we have been seeing some amazing fares to Hawaii for the summer and fall and we were able to take advantage of a great fare for mid-September to Honolulu. We are planning a trip to Kauai in February. What are your thoughts on the fares for the winter months? Do you think they might continue? Thanks again for all the information you provide.
Hi Darlene.
Thank you. Kauai isn’t seeing the very best airfares and won’t for at least another year. Also it looks like you’re flying from San Jose – although you did’t say. So probably $450 or just under is a good target. There are already those fares on Hawaiian. That’s with one stop. Nonstop is probably going to be about $50+ more.
Aloha.
I am bringing my family of 8 to KOA on 12/25/16 to 1/7/17 or 1/8/17 to visit my parents. We live in Oklahoma and are willing to drive to some surrounding areas to fly out of such as DFW, ABQ, HOU, MCO, etc. Do you know if prices will be going down or is now my best bet to fly? I’m seeing roundtrip from $1005 to $1250 or so. Yikes!
Hello,
We are planing to travel with family to Maui in September. We are flexible on dates, so just looking for a cheaper flight. Current prices are at $378 roundtrip from Oakland (Sacramento is more expensive). Are there chances for price drops for that month? It was $358 couple weeks back 🙁
Not sure if I should wait to purchase….still have some time.
Also, would you suggest using VRBO to find a place to stay @ Maui? I found some nice deals there, but wanted a second opinion.
Thanks in advance for advice!
Hi Lyuda,
Prices for that very competitive OAK-OGG route will vacillate in that mid to high $300’s range. For best choices of flights and seats though, buying sooner than later might prove efficacious.
Aloha.
Hello does anyone know the best time and price for fares from LAX or san Diego to Lihue, Kawai and if there may be might be any price reductions?
thanks!
Hi Sherrin,
Kauai doesn’t see good pricing and that’s going to remain the case for at least the next year. Best pricing is 1-stop on American from San Diego at about $466 this fall. Nonstop is about $200 more from LA on any carrier. Might improve but not very likely.
Aloha.
Thanks for all your updates. Please tell us if we should wait for better prices for flights from LAX to KOA for 8/5/16 – 8/15/16. We have ten family members traveling.
Thanks,
Shirley
Hi Shirley,
Currently $800 on your exact dates on Hawaiian or $688 and you travel one day later in both directions. Also contact the group sales department to see if you can get a further discount for 10 passengers traveling together.
Otherwise, price may or may not improve somewhat if you care to wait. Availability is not likely to be a problem.
Aloha.
I’m interested in taking my wife to Hawaii in September. We would be traveling from Cincinnati. Is it cheaper to fly to any particular island and airline? if so whats the best deal
Hi Milton,
You “might” get to HNL or OGG for $700-$800 if you wait.
Aloha.
I see hawaiian air tickets for mothers day weekend leaving Friday returning Monday from California to Maui are $400. Should I waite till Tuesday or buy them now?
Hi Chris,
You didn’t say where in California you’re traveling from. But any time you can get $400 or less that’s a good price to Hawaii. There will also be more sales for later this spring if you decide to wait.
Aloha.
will be travelling to Hawaii,thinking one interisland flight Oahu-Big Island or vice viersa for a total of 8days from Phoenix Oct 9-17 for a party of 6.When is the best time to secure/purchase these tickets?Mahalo
Hi Petite,
As you may have seen from other comments, PHX doesn’t see much discounting. So you’re looking at about $650 plus the inter-island flights (price of which varies by time of day and day of week). Probably won’t improve much if at all by waiting. If you choose to wait – look again and follow our email updates during summer.
Aloha.
Going to big island Kona June 16 to 27, is Hawaiians $678 the best deal I will see? Thanks, love your articles!
Hi Rod.
You didn’t say where you’re leaving from, but it looks to be LA. Only thing is that the price we see is $100 more than you’re stating. In any event, you won’t see discounting to Kona from anywhere on your dates. Best to buy now.
Aloha.
Hello,
We are looking at traveling to Maui from Seattle in August on Alaska Airlines. My husband has Aug 1-5th off of work so we can travel that week + possibly up to a week before or after. We have a companion fair ticket for Alaska, but for one person round trip its $715. Do you think it will get cheaper then this?
Thank you!
Hi Maia,
Those dates will probably not improve. We’d give it a 20% chance. Availability could also be an issue however, if you choose to wait.
Aloha.
My wife and I are planning our 25th anniversary to Hawaii June 15- June 24. When is the best time to buy tickets? We are traveling from North Carolina. We prefer flying out of Greensboro but are willing to fly out of Raleigh or Charlotte for a deal.
Thanks
Hi Todd.
The best time to buy those is now. That is peak summer season in Hawaii. It is expensive and has limited inventory. Deals are not had at that time. https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/.
Aloha
Tickets from CLT to HNL are $781 r/t right now. 6/9-6/24. Try for your dates Todd.
Looking to spend 7 nights on Kauai and 3 on Big Island. Coming from San Diego, willing to drive to LAX. Can you advise on the most affordable flight combination? RT from Mainland to Kona or Lihue with an inter-island? Which island would I see the best rates from San Diego? LAX? (Traveling in late August)
Mahalo!
Hi Judy,
You’ll need to wait and see what materializes for fall in relation to LA and SD prices (per this: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/). But generally 1) Maui and Honolulu are cheapest and 2) it would work out best for your vacation time and perhaps price as well to just have one inter-island flight.
Aloha.
Aloha.
I would like to get some current info on cheap parking in Waikiki. Mahalo!
Aloha — airfare from BWI to HNL for Aug 5-19 2016 dropped overnight $25.00. I’m holding out and hoping I can get for maybe $850. Am I asking for a miracle? Just want to get cheapest airfare with one stop.
Mahalo
Hi Sharon,
It is remotely possible Right now prices are quite high and your departure is even higher than the surrounding days. As you may have noticed there’s a huge difference between early August and late August – about $500. Keeping fingers crossed with you.
Aloha.
Thanks for all of your updates on airfair wars. Things rarely come across for Denver….but just picked up tickets to Kona in October for $232.00 each way utilizing one of your alerts from other locations. If you don’t mind a couple of stops it is worth it especially having paid over $800.00 last October. Bring on Ironman. Maholo Beat Of Hawaii.
Clark
I’m also looking for October 10-17 for two from Lax to Hilo, cheap as possible
Wanting to plan a trip to Hawaii.. When is the best time to travel for the best rates? Will be flying from Indianapolis Indiana.. Thank you
Hi Nicole,
Everything to do with when to visit for a value Hawaii vacation is contained here. There are also over 2300 comments. https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/
Aloha.
We are looking to fly from Lihue to Vegas for vacation in early june (or may 27th to June 8th or so) for a family of 3 it is running around $2500 right now. Do you think there will be lower prices to come or should we book now.
Hi Tracy,
It should come down some if you wait. We should have spring sales very soon. Best hope is for low $500’s.
Aloha.
Hello!! We hope to be traveling to the Big Island mid June 2016.
We hope to stay in the area of the Champagne Ponds…right now the air fare seems very high..compared to our trips to Honolulu..is this something that is due to the June travel dates or is it the Island in your opinion??
Also, I’m curious if the Kona Airport has better air fare deals than Hilo??
Thank you very much for your guidance~
Linda
Hi Linda,
Kona tends to run slightly higher than Oahu or Maui, but not always. Hilo is always more than Kona. And mid-June is peak travel time.
Aloha.
HeWell are going to the Big Island mid June…We hope to stay in
Can you buy crack seed on any of the other islands?? Maui, Kaui or Molokai ??
Hi Mary Jo,
Yes, look around, you’ll find it on all islands.
Aloha.
Hi there!!!
Just noticed that Hawaiian Airlines raised the price of their comfort seats by $5.00 (AGAIN!!!) without so much as an announcement to the public. Although it’s only $5.00, why did they feel it was necessary to impose another increase….they are so greedy!!! When we began purchasing the comfort seats on their flights, it was only like $20.00 or so, then it began to significantly increase at least twice a year.
They’ve also raised the price for Premiere Club membership as well but still have not dropped their fares due to the drop in oil prices.
They sure have forgotten about the loyal customers who saw them through their hardships over the years when Aloha Airlines used to whip their butts in interisland travel.
Sure wish Southwest, Virgin or any other airlines would provide roundtrip service from HNL to LV so we won’t have to put up w/Hawaiian Airlines anymore.
Mahalo!!!
May 12-21 hotel & non stop United = 3200..is that good or should I wait or change the dates? From NJ to Oahu.
May 12-21 (not the 27). Hotel and United nonstop = 3200..is that a good price ..should I book it or wait…from NJ-Oahu
Hi Elaine.
We can’t comment on hotel. Air is currently over $800 and has potential to come down about $200 if you wait. Can’t say just when.
Aloha.
We are planning on a Maui trip for our anniversary in November. Would like to go for 12 days, around the 2-14th, flying from Las Vegas. Any ides when would be a good time to purchase our tickets? Thank you 🙂
Hi BB.
Best suggestions on purchase timing are contained here: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/. Las Vegas rarely sees any great deals BTW.
Aloha.
Want to do a Hawaiian vacation flying out of Chicago June 4th. (Last day of school is June 3rd. Fly out days are flexible except need to leave after 6p on the 3rd. Fly back days are flexible but want about a 7-day vacation. Island choice is flexible although we want to go to the national park. Best days? Best Airlines? Best time to buy?
Hi Jim,
Unless you want a 20-30 hour layover, prices are starting at about $850 RT to Maui for example. Check Delta and Alaska for best prices with good connections Not sure this pricing will improve. Best prices are to fly the following Monday or Tuesday, not Saturdays. Probably good to buy now.
Aloha.
Planning on travel to the big island the end of July. We are flying from Atlanta, Ga.
Or we could drive to Sashville, Tn. There are 3 of us..
Looking for best price.
Thanks ,
Jill Guthrie
Hi Jill,
Looks like $1100+ and doesn’t seem like it will come down.
Aloha.
We are wanting to arrive in maui may 27 and stay 10 days. We’re coming from Louisville ky and is our 1st real vacation kinda of the honeymoon we never got to have after 27yr of marriage; so as you can probably tell we are very lost about the whole traveling things and any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks and have a GOD Blessed Evening! Aloha
Hi Amanda.
A Hawaii vacation – that’s great. Delta has the cheapest fare – $832. But you’ll have to leave either on the 25th or some other date before that. It has a moderately long connection 17 hrs total time). For a faster connection (12 hours) it will cost $1,090. For what to do, where to go, and such, we suggest these print or online guidebooks: Hawaii Revealed.
Aloha.
I’m looking to travel to Oahu (3-4 days) and then Maui (4-5 days) in May or June 2016 from Chicago. Wondering when the best time to fly is, best places to book through that have the option for refundable flights (due to my husband’s unpredictable medical situation), and when to buy for lowest flight prices. I’m Thu mong of flying in on a Tuesday or Wednesday and out on a Thursday or Friday (ex. may 3rd-may 13th).
Hi LK.
Early May is about $750 on United’s nonstop to HNL. About $200 more if you bring Maui into the picture, so it might best to just buy inter-island too. Probably won’t improve. Buy inter-island right away as well. If you have a medical situation we’d suggest you buy travel insurance. Otherwise buy air travel directly on airline websites.
Aloha.
I’m flying to Oahu for a wedding, so my dates are specific, May 21-25. When would be the best time to book my flight?
Hi Anastacia,
$426 nonstop on Hawaiian. Would buy now. Saturday travel is almost never the cheapest.
Aloha.
Heading to HNL from LAX in late July — high season — for a week. Fares seem to be in the $780-810 range now. Are there likely to be any better deals if we wait to purchase??
Hi Pam,
No indication of anything that would improve this by waiting. On the other hand, it probably won’t get worse and availability for late July isn’t usually as tight as early July.
Aloha.
We’re going to Oahu from July 24 thru July 30 from Houston. What price range should we expect to pay for the flight to Oahu?
Hi Sue.
$1100 nonstop or about $100 less with a stop.
Aloha.
We’ll be traveling to Hawaii in late June to early July. I’ll need to book inter-island flight from HNL to LIH. Right now the rate is $86/person on Hawaiian Airlines. Seeing as we are in peak season, is this as good as it will get? Should I grab these rates now or wait for better?
Thanks.
Hi Scott.
Probably better for both price and availability to buy now. Not a bad price.
Aloha.
Flying from Denver to Hawaii 4 June – 18 June 16, 4-11 June on Kona and 11-18 June Kauai. Should we wait until later in the year for a better price or look now?
Hi Ben,
Outbound is end of low season but return and inter-island will be high season. That makes purchase timing difficult. Probably best to book now. $834 roundtrip on Alaska to Kona, then add inter-island. When we built it with all flights included and returning from Lihue, it came out to over $1,300.
Aloha.
We are planning a trip Hawaii from May 24th to June 9th. Traveling from Atlanta to Oahu for a week and then to Maui and the Big Island for 4 days on each. Should we book now like Ben or wait?
Hi Richard.
It should improve some by waiting. But if you’re wanting the Delta nonstop that might stay pricy.
Aloha.