
This story originally appeared on Don't Waste Your Money. And here's to hoping predictions about the cost of flights to the islands are right and we can all travel a little cheaper, too! So, Southwest's announcement is sure to excite a lot of travelers. 3 on our survey of America's favorite states to visit. Hawaii has always been a popular tourist destination and even scored spot No. Kelly said Southwest flights to Hawaii will be departing from California. While there's no saying how much they'll cost just yet, the current prices for United Airlines flights to Hawaii, departing from San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago or Denver start at $439 roundtrip and go up to $786. Ticket sales for Southwest flights to Hawaii will begin in 2018. We’re ready and excited to address a request we’ve heard for years." “One of the most asked questions I get, wherever I go, whatever Southwest employee that I run into, they want to know, ‘When are we going to go to Hawaii,’” said Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO Gary Kelly. “Hawaii is an important place for Southwest Airlines because so many people count on us to take them everywhere they want to go reliably and affordably. Now with the addition of Southwest flights to Hawaii, it's looking increasingly likely that Travel + Leisure's prediction that we'll see cheaper fares to Hawaii could be right on.

Then, Alaska Airlines acquired Virgin Airlines and plans to provide more choices for customers. Why? Because it means not only will there be more flights heading to the island (yay!), but it might make them cheaper, too!Įarlier this year, United Airlines announced they're increasing service to Hawaii from their hubs in Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco beginning this December. Southwest Airlines has announced plans to offer flights to Hawaii next year and that is great news if you're planning (or wishing you were planning) a trip to the islands.
