Act fast: Alaska Airlines has one-way fares from the West Coast to Hawaii from $99
It's time for another Alaska Airlines sale on flights to Hawaii, with nonstop one-way fares to dream destinations such as Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island available for as low as $99. The carrier announced its latest deal with a perfectly punny tweet.
The sale is from key Alaska Air cities such as Seattle, Portland, San Diego, and San Jose. As usual, the best prices apply to Alaska's Saver tier, the airline's most restricted fare. Saver tickets allow one carry-on bag and one personal item, but you don't have an assigned seat. The Main Saver tickets are also discounted. That tier comes with overhead bin space, earlier boarding and allows you to change your ticket without a fee
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This sale is for Monday-Thursday travel between May 9 - May 31, 2022, so our tried and true tip about being flexible with your schedule really applies here. This sale ends at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time on May 5, so don't dawdle.
Deal basics
Airline: Alaska Air
Routes: Portland, San Diego, San Jose, and Seattle, to Honolulu, Kauai, Kona, Maui
How to book: Search Google Flights and book directly through the airline
Travel dates: May 9 — May 31, 2022; fares must be booked by 11:59 pm PT on May 5, 2022.
Sample flights
You can fly nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Lihue (LIH), Kauai's biggest city for $257 round-trip. If you wanted to upgrade a tier, it would cost you an extra $80 round-trip.
We found nonstop San Diego (SAN) to Maui (OGG) fares for just $197 round-trip. Also, upgrading to Main would cost just $40 with this itinerary.
San Diego to Kona on the Big Island (KOA) is also available for $99 each way. We only saw limited availability for this route at this price.
Seattle (SEA) to Kona is available for $149 each way.
Flights from San Jose (SJC) to Kauai are also available at the best possible price in this sale. We found great availability for this route, which costs just $197 round-trip. Keep in mind, because the sale applies to Monday through Thursday travel, you should plan a trip of at least seven days if you're looking for the absolute best possible price. I'm reasonably certain many of you will not have much trouble with being "forced" to spend seven days or more anywhere in Hawaii.
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- Some may have trouble using Uber/food credits
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- Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
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| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. |
| 4X | Earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X). |
| 3X | Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com. |
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Why We Chose It
There's a lot to love about the Amex Gold card. It's been a fan favorite during the pandemic because of its fantastic rewards rate on restaurants (that includes takeout and delivery in the U.S.!) and U.S. supermarkets. If you're hitting the skies soon, you'll also earn bonus points on travel. Paired with up to $120 in Uber Cash (for U.S. Uber rides or Uber Eats orders) and up to $120 in annual dining statement credits at eligible partners, there's no reason that the foodie shouldn't add this card to their wallet. Enrollment required.Pros
- 4x on dining at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets (on the first $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; then 1x)
- 3x on flights booked directly with the airline or with Amex Travel
- Welcome bonus of 60,000 points after spending $4,000 in the first six months
Cons
- Weak on travel outside of flights and everyday spending bonus categories
- Not as useful for those living outside the U.S.
- Some may have trouble using Uber/food credits
- Few travel perks and protections
- Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $4,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
- Earn 4X Membership Rewards® Points at Restaurants, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S., and earn 4X Membership Rewards® points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per calendar year in purchases, then 1X).
- Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com.
- $120 Uber Cash on Gold: Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and each month automatically get $10 in Uber Cash for Uber Eats orders or Uber rides in the U.S., totaling up to $120 per year.
- $120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings and earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Enrollment required.
- Choose the color that suits your style. Gold or Rose Gold.
- No Foreign Transaction Fees.
- Annual Fee is $250.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees