If you would like to lock in prices for a summer through fall 2016 Hawaii vacation, we’ve got unpublished Hawaii deals available today that make a lot of sense. Included are twelve routes to Honolulu, Kauai, Kona and Maui.
As you see from the many comments we receive and answer, sometimes you don’t have the flexibility or the patience to wait out the airlines for their future airfare sales. A proverbial bird in hand can at times save a lot of stress and time. If on the other hand you’d care to wait with us, we expect to see great prices this coming late summer, fall and winter due to the combination of increased competition and low fuel prices.
Fares featured today are mostly available for travel from August through just before the Christmas holidays.
Don’t distress if your desired city pairs are not listed below. This is a very early sale and there will be a lot more coming. San Francisco and Los Angeles aren’t yet included, but those will be a big part of the late summer to fall sales that will still be forthcoming. Other routes just don’t have good deals yet. To see our thoughts on possible timing of Hawaii deals throughout 2016, read the Cheapest Time to Fly to Hawaii.
Travel dates: These vary by route. Mostly August 22 through November 16, and November 30 through mid-December 2016. Primarily these are available mid-week but some weekends are included.
Fares and Availability: These are the lowest round trip fares in these markets and are not available all dates. Use flexible date search to view fare and availability by month. Or, to check across multiple airlines try Priceline
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San Diego
- Kona $428 on Alaska Airlines.
- Kauai $487 on Hawaiian Airlines.
- Maui $466 on Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlinesand United Airlines.
- Honolulu $458 on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
Los Angeles
- No deals yet – but stand by for these as they will be forthcoming.
San Jose
- Honolulu $458 on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
- Maui $438 on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
- Kauai or Kona $466 on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
San Francisco
- No deals yet – but stand by for these as they will be forthcoming.
Portland
- Honolulu $451 on Hawaiian Airlines or Alaska Airlines.
Seattle
- Maui $438 on Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines.
- Honolulu $447 on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta Airlines.
- Kauai or Kona $515-$519 on Hawaiian Airlines or United Airlines.
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Hi! We live in Atlanta and would love to visit Hawaii! Thinking of going in August as the site suggested but very flexible with dates. Which island do you suggest for first time visitor? Best airfare out of Atlanta? Should we fly out on Delta which has cheap flights out west and then jump on another airline to Hawaii? Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated! Thanks so much!
Hi Peggy,
The later in August the better. It looks like fares may drop into the low $700’s – with one stop. That’s already the case with September.
Multiple tickets without a true stopover can be problematic with security, checked bags and late flight issues.
Maui comes to mind as an extremely versatile island for the first time. Moreover would suggest the highly acclaimed online and price guidebook series Hawaii Revealed.
Aloha.
Best time to buy flexible dates for end of August 2016 from Chicago, Minneapolis, or Milwaukee to Maui for 7-10 days?
Hi Joe,
Best purchase timing advice is here: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/. Best hope for price is just under $650.
Hello,
Just found your wonderful website. Would like to take my family of 5 (2 adults and 3 school age children) to Hawaii for 7-10 days sometime this summer (May-August 2016). We are flexible on dates and the island, but are limited in budget. We would be flying out of St. Louis, MO. What do you see as the most affordable options? Thank you so much.
Kris
Hi Kris,
Our best suggestions on timing for a value Hawaii vacation are contained here: https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/.
May or late August would work best.
Aloha.
hi looking for flights in november …8th to 26 from NYC….when is the best time to purchase? thanks so much
Hi Oana,
There are $750 airfares. Your 26th return however pushes the airfare up by $300. Not sure what to suggest as if you can’t change dates, the price will probably not improve and availability could be a problem.
Aloha.
We are traveling to Kauai on April 24-May 1 out of Oakland. We have been waiting for sales, but still haven’t come across any. Should we continue to wait to purchase?
Want to leave Sacramento June 1-7. Will it go any lower that $600>
thanks
Hi Jan,
If you’re flying to Maui or Honolulu yes it is likely that the cost will come down. Watch for the next rounds of sales.
Aloha.
Do you expect any deals from SFO/SJC for late June? We have 2 tix booked with miles on United are have been watching for fares to come down a bit before purchasing the last 2 (either on the same or different airline). So far the far on the flight we have with miles is around $850
Thanks!
To clarify, this is to Maui, dates 6/24, returning 7/3
Thanks!
Hi Andrea,
Both HNL and OGG are running about $100 less than normal currently at about $600. It could even get a little better, but that is anything but guaranteed. That is going to be on Hawaiian or Virgin however, not United.
We are flying out of St. Louis, Mo. June 7 to Maui, then onto Oahu. We return to St. Louis June 21. These dates are fixed as we are locked into granddaughters schedule. We can fly back to Maui and leave from there if it would be best. Appreciate any help you can give with plane prices. Thank you.
Hi Dot,
Into Maui on 6/7 and out of Oahu on 6/21 we are finding $829 with an 18 hour transit time or $898 with a 13 hour transit time on Alaska. Those are the best fares for your exact dates. Other carriers starting at well over $1,000.
Aloha.
How about flights from Phoenix
Are there any current or forthcoming deals from Chicago or Indianapolis? Would like to travel in early to mid April to Hawaii. Thanks for any help you can give us.
Hi Joe,
Mid April is about $700 on UAL one-stop or $750 on non-stop. Fair price and could improve a bit if you choose to wait.
Aloha.
Hello! Thank you for the updates on flights to Hawaii! We are traveling to Kauai at the end of August until September 1st from the NYC area. Flights seems to be about $1000 round trip. Do you think the prices will drop in the next few months? I thought we paid $800 round trip a few years ago.
Thanks!
Hi Linda.
Yes, suggest waiting. There are $922 airfares on American late August to early September. Those might come down another hundred or so.
Aloha.
Would be looking for deals from Honolulu to Orlando and back
By mid March or thereafter thanks
Hi Deborah,
There are some $699 RT fares on American in mid-March. That’s a good price.
Aloha.
Can you help me with the best deals from any city , west coast, to KOA September 2 thru September 11 2016. I will use my American frequent flyer miles to get to that city on the west coast.
Thanks!
Hi Tracy,
Probably Oakland will be the best bet. $486 on Hawaiian which is a good price especially this far in advance. May or may not improve.
Aloha.
Thanks!
Trying to get a good deal on a flight out of Seattle around June 26th. or 27th to Maui. Wanting to come back out of Maui on July 8th the prices are holding at $600 plus Will they drop?
Hi Paula,
Doubtful that they will drop and more likely they will increase. That is a very good deal.
Aloha.
Hello,
I don’t see any flight offers from Anchorage, Alaska to Hawaii.
Hi Kellie,
There are some $447 to $467 RT fares in late March, then from mid-April until mid-May on Alaska Airlines.
Aloha.
any word on May flights from Newark to HNL?
Hi Lee,
Not at this time. $561 1-stop or $688 non-stop.
Aloha.
Will you find deals for us leaving from the East coast? Most of the time the deals are from West coast… Thanks in advance! 🌴😎🌴
Hi Caroline,
We post the deals that we find – all of them. The majority of the market for Hawaii is from the west coast and therein we see most of the deals from there. If you look back (https://beatofhawaii.com/category/all-deals/), you’ll see we post many non west coast deals.
Great website and look forward to following the updates.
Curious – we plan to leave from OAK/SFO to Honolulu late July for a week. Best I see is $599. Thoughts on purchasing now or wait a few weeks/months…?
Dave
Hi Dave,
Could improve – that market is quite fluid and competitive if you wish to wait and watch. $599 however is already a deal, since for July it is normally $700+.
Aloha.
Hello.
We’re a family of 5 traveling from LAX to HNL late May. When do you anticipate the prices to drop? Or is this the best we’re going to see?
Hi Maggie.
Suggest waiting – good chance of more deals in late May from LA.
Aloha.
I’ve got an event to attend in Maui on June 8-9, and want to stay a few extra days to vacation. I’ve mostly been watching June 7-13 out of Sacramento, and it’s been stuck around $600 RT. Do you think those summer sales you’re predicting will apply to my situation? Thanks so much for your time and expertise!
Hi Miranda,
$600 is a very good price for your dates actually. Doubtful it will improve from Sacramento.
Aloha.
Thank you. What about if we flew out of Oakland or San Francisco? The drive might be worth it if the savings was enough. Are they just expensive dates?
Hi Miranda,
There really isn’t any difference. It is due to the dates of travel/
Aloha.
Aloha, I have been looking for better deal then $744 , HNL – LAX or SAN July 19-29. it is too late to book . Could you give me advice.
Thank you.
Hi NRK,
A better deal is possible but it is anything but certain. We’d suggest waiting.
Aloha.
Can we expect to see airfare prices drop any further for this spring? My family and I are traveling to Oahu late April. Wondering if I should go ahead and purchase our tickets now. Thank you.
Hi Mel,
We definitely expect sales for post spring break. It looks like you’re flying from LA, however, and those may not improve until May when Virgin America joins the competition. So from LA, at $428 suggest buying now.
Aloha.
You do a great job of conveying the message to Hawaii travelers in a timely, concise manner.
Any guesstimate on when Phoenix to Kahului round trip rates will drop in proportion to the west coast fares?
Traveling to Maui for a month in early June. I am waiting for a rate under the current $414. When to book??
Thanks Gary
Mahalo Gary!
For early June we see prices starting from $687 for about a month’s stay. Phoenix just isn’t seeing good prices unfortunately and we don’t see anything changing in that market. Thus waiting may not be of any help and it might actually get worse.
Aloha.
Hello,
I have been waiting to see a better deal than $612 for PDX-LIH Aug. 19-29. That deal is now gone and has gone up to $644 with worse flight/layovers than the $612 deal. Should I keep waiting for a deal or just go ahead and book now?
Your site is very helpful!
Mahalo Alison.
Yes, please keep waiting. We will see more things open up for your dates.
Aloha.
Thank you for the helpful response! Now I know you’re not a genie and don’t have a crystal ball but, when should I expect to see better deals for those dates? Like early June or maybe before that in say March or April?
Hi Alison,
Our best and most recent guidance on that is in the post https://beatofhawaii.com/the-cheapest-time-to-fly-to-hawaii-is-coming-soon/. It could happen at any time the airlines feel that they need it. Between spring and early summer is most likely.
Aloha.