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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 American Express Platinum Card, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through 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.
In case you haven’t heard, there have been a lot of deals to Hawaii recently. We were blown away in December to see airfares to the 50th state dropping into the $300s round-trip. But, the crazy part is the deals keep coming! Today, we’re seeing 19 mainland US cities to Hawaiian airports for under $400 round-trip.
Tickets are generally available from February through May and then again from August through December, though exact availability will depend on the route, of course. You don’t need any tricks to get these airfares. Just find the dates you want by searching with Google Flights, then book on Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline itself.
Airline: Delta, United, American, Alaska, Hawaiian
Routes: SEA/LAS/MSP/SNA/SMF/PHX/TUS/SAN/SJC/BUR/ABQ/MCO/PDX/OAK/SFO/LAX/ELP/OKC/AUS to HNL/OGG/KOA/LIH for under $400 round-trip
Cost: $301+ round-trip in economy class
Dates: February-May and August-December, depending on the route
Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline
Pay With: The Platinum Card from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, Premier Rewards Gold Card from American Express, Citi Prestige (3x on airfare plus excellent trip delay insurance) or Chase Sapphire Preferred (2x on travel)
Here are a few examples of what you can book:
Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu (HNL) for $301 round-trip nonstop on Delta Basic Economy (or $319 1-stop on American):
Las Vegas (LAS) to Kahului (OGG) for $318 round-trip on United (or American):
Minneapolis (MSP) to Honolulu (HNL) for $318 round-trip on American:
Orange County, CA (SNA) to Honolulu (HNL) for $334 round-trip on United (or Delta):
Sacramento (SMF) to Kahului (OGG) for $334 round-trip on American:
Phoenix (PHX) to Kahului (OGG) for $334 round-trip on United (or Delta):
Tuscon (TUS) to Kahului (OGG) for $334 round-trip on American (or United):
San Diego (SAN) to Kahului (OGG) for $334 round-trip on Delta Basic Economy (or American or United):
San Jose (SJC) to Honolulu (HNL) for $337 round-trip nonstop on Alaska:
Burbank (BUR) to Honolulu (HNL) for $344 round-trip on United:
Albuquerque (ABQ) to Kahului (OGG) for $348 round-trip on United (or American):
Orlando (MCO) to Kailua (KOA) for $349 round-trip on American:
Portland (PDX) to Kailua (KOA) for $357 round-trip nonstop on Alaska:
Oakland (OAK) to Kailua (KOA) for $357 round-trip nonstop on Alaska:
San Francisco (SFO) to Kona (KOA) for $362 round-trip on Delta:
Los Angeles (LAX) to Lihue (LIH) for $367 round-trip nonstop on Hawaiian (or United, American or Delta):
El Paso (ELP) to Kahului (OGG) for $390 round-trip on American:
Oklahoma City (OKC) to Kahului (OGG) $393 round-trip on American:
Austin (AUS) to Honolulu (HNL) for $394 round-trip on United (or American):
Maximize Your Purchase
Don’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as the American Express Platinum Card (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, American Express Premier Rewards Gold or Citi Prestige (3x on airfare) or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.
H/T: Fare Deal Alert and Scott’s Cheap Flights
Source: thepointsguy.com