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tiger1210 · March 19, 2009, 04:23 PM

Can't believe how high the late June airfares from LAX to HNL. They are running $700-800. Can't believe this. I wonder if they might come down? Any ideas

Twinkstarr · March 19, 2009, 04:33 PM

I'm here in the midwest and been watching the fares to get an idea for next summer.

A few weeks ago fares dropped from Detroit to HNL to about $669 on NWA for mid July. They stayed their for a couple of weeks, now they are back up into the $700-800+ range.

I get emails every day from the various travel sites about deals. I'm sure another HI one will come up.

DeniseM · March 19, 2009, 05:26 PM

In this economy those prices do seem kind of high, but that's the norm for high season from mid-June to mid-August.

WalnutBaron · March 19, 2009, 05:32 PM

While I was in Hawaii two weeks ago, there was a local news story on one of the TV stations in Honolulu. Apparently, the major airlines have reduced service to the Islands as a result of falling tourism. This has effectively reduced supply, thereby allowing the airlines to keep fares relatively high.

During the news story, the TV anchor interviewed a prominent travel agent based in Hawaii and asked if she anticipated any deals to promote summer travel. The travel agent's response was "to be honest with you, I suspect travelers ought to be booking now...oil prices are at very low levels and--since such a high percentage of the airlines' cost structure is for fuel costs--I would anticipate airfares to Hawaii to go up this summer, not down".

NJDave · March 19, 2009, 07:04 PM

A couple of weeks ago, airfare from the east coast to Hawaii was about $500 roundtrip.

rickandcindy23 · March 19, 2009, 07:52 PM

Currently, airfare to Maui from Denver is $526 on United for various April dates. Not bad.

I paid $562 from Denver to Lihue for our April trip on USAirways. I didn't have the courage to wait until the very last minute. I think the fares will be much cheaper when our take-off date gets closer.

Kevin · March 20, 2009, 11:27 AM

We booked our early August LAX / HNL flights a few weeks ago. Much earlier than normal. $335 Delta. Which is in the range we have paid on our three trips over the last five years during July and August.

My BIL dragged his feet and was looking at a minimum of $450 last night. As mentioned earlier, you must check daily and be ready to book immediately. I use kayak and sidestep to get an idea. Then I go directly to the airline websites.

Good luck.

March 19, 2009, 04:23 PM	#1
tiger1210 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 8, 05 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 179 Resorts: Shadow Ridge	Hawaii air fare Can't believe how high the late June airfares from LAX to HNL. They are running $700-800. Can't believe this. I wonder if they might come down? Any ideas __________________ "Never argue with an idiot; they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience!"

March 19, 2009, 05:26 PM	#3
DeniseM Moderator TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Northern, CA Posts: 14,068 Resorts: Starwood-WKORV, SDO, & SVR, Branson-Roark Vacation Club, Tahoe-Kingsbury Crossing, Kauai Beach Villas - 2 weeks	In this economy those prices do seem kind of high, but that's the norm for high season from mid-June to mid-August. __________________ DeniseM "Starwood is hired to administer reservations, clean the toilets, and take out the trash. They are not paid to interfere with owners' usage. They're acting as if they own the place." - Pit

March 19, 2009, 05:32 PM	#4
WalnutBaron TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Mar 27, 08 Location: Northern California Posts: 209 Resorts: Westin Princeville Ocean Villas, Hilton Grand Vacations Club 9600 points EOY	While I was in Hawaii two weeks ago, there was a local news story on one of the TV stations in Honolulu. Apparently, the major airlines have reduced service to the Islands as a result of falling tourism. This has effectively reduced supply, thereby allowing the airlines to keep fares relatively high. During the news story, the TV anchor interviewed a prominent travel agent based in Hawaii and asked if she anticipated any deals to promote summer travel. The travel agent's response was "to be honest with you, I suspect travelers ought to be booking now...oil prices are at very low levels and--since such a high percentage of the airlines' cost structure is for fuel costs--I would anticipate airfares to Hawaii to go up this summer, not down". __________________ A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. Benjamin Franklin

March 19, 2009, 07:52 PM	#6
rickandcindy23 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Colorado Posts: 9,758 Resorts: Way too many! Selling some, giving some away, keeping the best....	Currently, airfare to Maui from Denver is $526 on United for various April dates. Not bad. I paid $562 from Denver to Lihue for our April trip on USAirways. I didn't have the courage to wait until the very last minute. I think the fares will be much cheaper when our take-off date gets closer. __________________ *Wedding picture: Our two sons on the left, son-in-law in the middle, our daughter, Rick and me. SIL back from Iraq. Yay!*

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March 19, 2009, 04:33 PM	#2
Twinkstarr TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 12, 07 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,910 Resorts: Disney Saratoga Springs, Disney Vero Beach, Starwood Lakeside Terrace (Ski Wk.), Hemlock at Boyne, Wyndham Pts.	I'm here in the midwest and been watching the fares to get an idea for next summer. A few weeks ago fares dropped from Detroit to HNL to about $669 on NWA for mid July. They stayed their for a couple of weeks, now they are back up into the $700-800+ range. I get emails every day from the various travel sites about deals. I'm sure another HI one will come up.

March 19, 2009, 07:04 PM	#5
NJDave TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: NJ Posts: 345 Resorts: Marriott	A couple of weeks ago, airfare from the east coast to Hawaii was about $500 roundtrip.

March 20, 2009, 11:27 AM	#7
Kevin TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: The OC Posts: 279	We booked our early August LAX / HNL flights a few weeks ago. Much earlier than normal. $335 Delta. Which is in the range we have paid on our three trips over the last five years during July and August. My BIL dragged his feet and was looking at a minimum of $450 last night. As mentioned earlier, you must check daily and be ready to book immediately. I use kayak and sidestep to get an idea. Then I go directly to the airline websites. Good luck.