How to Get Cheap Flights to Hawaii

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Timing is key when you re looking for cheap flights to Hawaii. Everyone wants to visit the islands when it s cold back home, so you won t find great fares from the middle of December through early April. To get the best price on flights, plan to visit Hawaii from the beginning of September through early December or the middle of April to the beginning of June.

How to Get Cheap Flights to Hawaii

Step 1

Get going on the Internet--and keep going for several days or even weeks. Great deals to Hawaii can pop up suddenly on travel or airline Web sites, and if you ve been doing your homework, you ll know a prime chance when you see it.

Step 2

Subscribe to a free service such as the TripWatch newsletter that keeps you updated about the best Hawaii deals. (See Resources below.)

Step 3

Keep your destination flexible--you never know where the best rates will appear. Although you may have your heart set on Kauai, if you find a good deal for Maui, you might want to jump on it.

Keep your dates and times flexible, too. You may save a bundle by changing your itinerary by a day or two or being willing to travel at odd hours.

Look into a flight-plus-hotel package from a travel agent or travel Web site. The simplest ones offer savings on airfare and lodging without pushing a whole Hawaii tour package.