Deal alert: Flights from West Coast cities to Maui from $237
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
It's hard not to get excited when there are airfare deals to Hawaii. American Airlines is offering flights from West Coast cities to Maui starting below $250 round-trip.
"The Valley Isle" of Maui is the second-largest island in Hawaii and is home to a variety of beautiful beaches, mountains, historic towns such as Lahaina and Paia and the scenic Hana Highway. Maui is a great location for any traveler with a sense of adventure.
TheFlightDeal first reported this deal which is available from April to May.
Deal basics
Airline: American
Routes: LAX/PDX/PHX/SEA to OGG
How to book: Search Google Flights and book directly through the airline
Travel dates: April – May
Related: 7 reasons to stay at the renovated Westin Maui on your next trip to Hawaii
Sample flights
The offers below are for main cabin seats on American Airlines, which include a carry-on and seat selection. A checked bag will cost $30 each way.
The cheapest deal we found was from Los Angeles (LAX) to Maui (OGG) for $237 round trip on a nonstop flight.
For a buck more, flights from Phoenix (PHX) to Maui (OGG) are available for $238 round trip. The departure flight includes a stop in Los Angeles (LAX) for nearly two hours.
Flights from Portland (PDX) to Maui (OGG) are available for $315 round-trip. The trip includes a stop in Los Angeles (LAX) each way.
For the same price, travelers flying from Seattle can go to Maui (OGG) for $315 round-trip. But be warned: The departure flight has a layover in Los Angeles (LAX) of nearly four hours, and on the return flight there is a stop in Phoenix (PHX) for almost three hours.
Maximize your purchase
Pay with: The Platinum Card® from American Express for 5 points per dollar on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year), the Citi Prestige® Card for 5 points per dollar on airfare, the Citi Premier® Card (see rates and fees) or Chase Sapphire Reserve for 3 points per dollar on air travel, the American Express® Gold Card for 3 points per dollar on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for 2 points per dollar on travel.
The information for the Citi Prestige Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: 26 Maui hotels you can book with points
Bottom line:
Whether you want to go snorkeling, whale watching, or hiking and ziplining through lush greenery, Maui has many things to explore and experience no matter what type of traveler you are.