BMarieL

Hello,

It's been a couple of years since we flew to Hawaii from our home airport of SFO. Seems like fares are now $770 and up, and even higher for non-stop or good flight times (no red eyes). Is this what fares are like now?

We have not flown Hawaiian Airlines before, but their flights are much cheaper out of SJC. This saves us over $200 per person. Seems like a no brainer, but any catch here?

Thank you,
BMarieL

suze

I *love* Hawaiian Air, it's my favorite airline regardless of ticket prices. If you are looking for travel now, you're hitting summer/vacation prices I think. I have always gone in months like Nov or Jan for as little as ~$350 from Seattle. I priced a ticket for travel in the next couple months and couldn't find anything less than about $750! Yikes!

Placename

The catch is that if there isn't enough SJC-Hawaii traffic, they will cancel that SJC routing. If there's a special, it's because that route is underperforming. Be aware.

sf7307

So if they cancel it, won't they put you on a flight from, e.g., Oakland?

DebitNM

Try Alaska Air, they often have great deals, especially out of SJC. We flew with them in Feb and it was all good.

1JAR

I received an email today from Hawaiian for 380.00 RT to Maui



Book Roundtrip Fares to Maui Starting From $380*
Aloha HawaiianMiles Members,
Have you ever witnessed a sunrise on Haleakala or driven the winding road to Hana? Maui is calling for you, and Hawaiian Airlines is making it easier than ever to get to the Magic Isle.
With Hawaiian Airlines, your vacation begins the moment you step on the plane. Our widebody jets provide maximum comfort for your journey. Plus, we offer complimentary Island-inspired meals on every flight. So join us on an unforgettable trip to Maui. This beloved Island is sure to
leave you with a magical vacation experience.
North America to Maui Starting From $380

*Booking Period: May 1 – May 7, 2012

Travel Period: Aug 21 – Nov 14, 2012

BMarieL

Thanks all! We're taking the Hawaiian Airlines nonstops SJC-OGG, which are only offered on a couple of days out of the week, and then only one a day. Not as inexpensive as the $380 above, thanks 1JAR, I checked that out. Those flights would be super if we were able to fly on other days of the week, though. We signed up for HawaiianMiles, hoping someday to fly there on miles! Can't wait for our first trip to Maui -- but it's not till October!
BMarieL

DebitNM

My only concern with 1 flight a day, only a couple of days a week would be what if there was a flight issue??

susiedq

Bought two tickets to Kauai in March for flight on May 20.

Fly out of San Jose and return flight is into Oakland.

$819 total for both tickets..

Great Deal found on Kayak and then went to Alaska Air and checked box for willing to fly out of, or into nearby airports. Bought from Alaska.

Aloha !

Tomsd

Love Hawaiian Air. And the economy and the price of jet fule have all contributed to there being fewer flights to Paradise and also now costing more.

Shar

hawaiian is the best but all airfares have gone up considerably. flew last year to hawaii for under $500.00 SFo to KON thru HNL but now the prices are %640.00 from SFO just to HNL..could be it is high season in january. Glad i booked my Jan 2013 flight already before prices went up. Tomsd hit it on the nose...fewer flight, higher fuel..Alaska doesn't work for me - out of SFO one has to go through Seattle and getting to SJC is not good for me as I can take cab to SFO for arond $30.00 or get a friend to drive. ahhh I long for the cheap competitive airfare wars!