Deal Alert: Flights to Hawaii From $298 Round-Trip
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Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz or Expedia’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to get the time away from work or family.
Tough to say if there's a direct correlation between Southwest launching low-cost fares to Hawaii this week and widespread deals to the islands on pretty much every other North American carrier, but we'll take it! Alaska, American, Air Canada, Delta, United and WestJet have all lowered fares to Honolulu (HNL), Maui (OGG), Kauai (LIH) and Kona (KOA), with a mind-boggling amount of cities across both the United States and Canada included on the deal.
To search, head to Google Flights and enter your origin and destination cities. Scroll through the calendar function to find dates and prices that work for you. Then, click through to book directly with the airline or through an online travel agency (OTA) like Priceline or Expedia.
Airline: Alaska, American, Air Canada, Delta, United and WestJet
Routes: Most cities in US/Canada to HNL/OGG/KOA/LIH
Cost: $298+ round-trip in basic economy
Dates: April through December 2019
Pay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare booked directly with the airline), Citi Prestige Card (5x on airfare), Citi Premier® Card (3x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve (3x on airfare), American Express® Gold Card (3x on airfare) or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
San Jose (SJC) to Kauai (LIH) for $298 nonstop on Alaska via Priceline:
Houston (IAH) to Honolulu (HNL) for $465 on American via AA.com:
Santa Ana (SNA) to Honolulu (HNL) for $325 on United via United.com:
Pasco (PSC) to Kona (KOA) for $363 on Delta via Delta.com:
Baltimore (BWI) to Maui (OGG) for $429 on United via Priceline:
Once you're booked, be sure to activate your Priority Pass membership if holding a credit card that grants it. Having lounge access throughout the journey will make life a lot more enjoyable. Also, be sure to check out our guides to defeating basic economy on American Airlines, Delta and United.
As you plan your trip to the Aloha State, dive into our guides and recommendations below.
- The Best Ways to Use Miles for Hawaiian Island-Hopping
- These Are the Best Times to Visit Hawaii
- 9 Common Mistakes Tourists Make in Hawaii
- 14 Outrageous Experiences You Can Have in Hawaii
- 9 Things to Do in Maui That Aren’t the Road to Hana
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