Everyone wants to go to Hawaii, and that means there's high demand for flights to the picture-perfect Pacific islands. But that demand is met – and often overmatched – by hundreds of daily flights that help drive down prices.
That's exactly what we're seeing right now, just in time for your late summer, fall, or winter trip.
After a few months of higher prices, cheap flights to Hawaii have made a serious comeback. Trust us: We've found and sent Thrifty Traveler Premium several alerts in just the last few weeks, including:
- Roundtrip fares from the West Coast as low as $186 (yes, that's roundtrip)
- Nationwide fares under $498.
- Points and miles deals to get to Hawaii for as few as 33,000 Delta SkyMiles.
- Rare opportunities to fly lie-flat business class seats to the islands using points, too!
The cheap flights and great deals to Hawaii just keep coming, and they couldn't come at a better time. Many travelers are eyeing up one last summer getaway, a fall break adventure, a winter escape, or even a spring break 2025 bucket list trip. And right now, it's time to snag your seats across the Pacific.
Put a Hawaii trip back on your list for 2024 or 2025, because you might just as soon cross it off with a flight deal like one of these.
Booked a cheap flight to Hawaii? Check out these tips to save on your lodging, too!
How & Where to Find Hawaii Flight Deals
Getting a cheap flight to Hawaii is never a sure thing. Paying $600 to more than $1,000 or more per ticket can be the norm, and travelers can go months without seeing even a halfway decent deal to the islands.
But that has changed in a big way: Fare wars are heating up as airlines compete for passengers to fill all their seats flying to the Hawaiian Islands by slashing prices, and that's led to a ton of good flight deals lately. In the last few weeks alone, we've found and sent Thrifty Traveler Premium members alerts about cheap flights from airports nationwide, most for under $500 roundtrip – and often far less!
Exhibit A: This nationwide flight deal for all four major Hawaiian islands through the winter and even into spring.
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Now all you have to do is pick the best island to visit in Hawaii for your cheap trip!
But flight prices got even lower than that in some cases. These cities all benefitted from sub-$400 flights just a few days ago.
For our lucky subscribers on the West Coast, cheap flights to Hawaii mean something different: Less than $200 roundtrip!
Yeah…
These sizzling fares started many a Hawaii trip for our subscribers in California.
And while the West Coasters have the best shot at a cheap roundtrip flight, they don't have a monopoly on it! Sometimes, longer nonstop routes from places as far away as Boston (BOS) can be slashed to less than half the normal price.
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This nonstop flight deal from Boston (BOS) featured Delta flights for just $539 roundtrip! That's a looong flight for that few dollars.
Your flights to Hawaii shouldn't be the most expensive part of your trip. We can help make that a reality.
Use Points and Miles to Get to Hawaii
Why pay cash when you can use your points and miles to get to Hawaii instead? You've been earning and saving up those points and Hawaii is the perfect way to use them.
On top of cheap cash flights, we've also been finding some exceptional award deals to these islands and instantly alerting our Thrifty Traveler Premium members about them. Yes, our members get award alerts to use their points and miles on top of all those cheap cash fares, too.
Some people struggle with their Delta SkyMiles, because rates can get astronomically high. That's because SkyMiles are priced dynamically, and go up and down all the time based on demand. So even though prices go up…they go down, too!
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Now more than ever, you may see Delta cutting rates on some of these routes. When a great Delta SkyMiles flash sale like this comes around, you might be surprised to find you already have enough miles in your account for a flight to Hawaii and back!
Looking for another points and miles option? Learn how to do it for 15,000 miles roundtrip using miles from Turkish Airlines!
If you have some points stacked up anywhere, there's probably a comfortable and convenient way for you to fly to paradise this year.
Read more: 5 Ways to Book Flights to Hawaii with Points & Miles
Lie-Flat to Hawaii for Less
There's a best way to fly to Hawaii and it's in Hawaiian Airlines' new business class suites.
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This fancy new Hawaiian Airlines suite is lie-flat and has fully enclosed doors. After Hawaiian put it on sale, it also made it bookable through Virgin Atlantic and the airline itself.
You don't need to have flown Hawaiian a ton to have enough Hawaiian miles to take advantage of this deal: You can transfer points from American Express or even Bilt Rewards to the airline to book these seats. If you have credit card points from nearly any of the other major banks like Capital One, Chase, or Citi, you can transfer them to Virgin Atlantic. This is a spectacular use of points and miles that few travelers know about.
Make your (or someone you love's) day by booking this suite ride to Hawaii in 2024 using some points, but if you don't have Virgin points or a way to transfer them in, you can also book these fares with cash sometimes.
And while it's ultra-rare, sometimes, other business class opportunities come up when you fly to Hawaii or back. Earlier this year, Delta swapped one of its regular Boeing 737s to a big, wide-body aircraft called the A330-900neo that features Delta's fancy Delta One Suites…but it looks like Delta forgot to swap out their prices to Delta One!
These flights could also be booked one-way for $582 at the time. We haven't seen this happen since this spring and we can't guarantee it'll happen again, but we'll be watching in case Delta pull something similar this year or next.
Bottom Line
Hawaii flights don't have to be expensive.
Airlines are slashing flight prices to Hawaii for 2024, just as the winter cold envelopes much of North America.
So feel confident booking one of these Thrifty Traveler Premium flight deals. It's the difference between paying $800-plus for your next trip to Hawaii … or less than half that.
FAQs About Finding Cheap Flights to Hawaii
The pandemic triggered a flood of lower prices for flights to Hawaii, but many of them have stuck around for years now. This guide is all about those recent deals.
But when it comes to finding cheap flights, it won't always be this easy. While you might find that airlines are currently slashing prices, there are some general tips and tricks to keep in mind when it comes time to book the cheapest flights to Hawaii down the line.
How do I find cheap flights to Hawaii?
We'll update this post with new deals and updates about cheap flights to Hawaii. It's a hotspot for travelers, and we're constantly on the hunt.
But if you always want to be up to date on flight deals for Hawaii and other bucket list destinations the moment they pop up, we highly recommend signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium! Premium members get all the best flight deals to Hawaii – you'll only see a fraction of them here on Thriftytraveler.com and other flight deal websites.
What is the cheapest airline to fly to Hawaii?
Looking for the best airline to fly to Hawaii on a budget? We regularly see affordable prices with direct flights to Hawaii on Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and WestJet – if you live in Canada, of course.
When is the best time to book a flight to Hawaii?
We always recommend booking your flights at least three to six months before you plan to travel – especially if your travel dates are flexible.
But as with all things in finding cheap flights, the key to getting a great deal on flights to Hawaii is simple: You may need to wait for a great price to come to you, then book on the cheapest dates. Flexibility is the key to getting discounted tickets.
What is the cheapest time of year to fly to Hawaii?
It depends: A great flight to Hawaii can pop up for a trip at any time of the year.
But many find that it's cheapest to fly to Hawaii in January, February, April, and September through November. During the holidays and the peak travel months of June and December, you're far more likely to encounter higher prices, so it could be worth avoiding a trip over those times.
When is the best time to visit Hawaii?
If getting the cheapest flight possible to get to Hawaii is your end goal, then you might not be worrying too much about the best time to visit Hawaii – it's Hawaii, after all. However, if you're evaluating various options based on the cheapest flights to Hawaii that you've found, here are some factors to keep in mind:
- Hawaii is the warmest during the summer months, and the sunny weather is accompanied by calmer waves during this time of the year if activities on the beach are the main focus of your trip.
- For those looking to avoid crowds, aim to book a visit in January, February, September, October, or early November – all of which tend to be slower tourist seasons on the islands.
- Planning to do some whale watching? Prime viewing of these beautiful mammals occurs from February to early March.