Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.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 Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the 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.Now’s your time to plan a winter getaway or last minute summer vacation. Today we’re seeing cheap flights from several West Coast cities, including Los Angeles (LAX), Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO) to the Hawaiian destinations of Honolulu (HNL), Kona (KOA), Lihue (LIH) and Maui (OGG). Fares start at $353 round-trip with solid availability from August 2018 through June 2019, depending on the route.There are no tricks to find these fares. Use Google Flights to search for your preferred departure and destination and then book through Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airline.Airlines: American, Alaska, Delta, Hawaiian, UnitedRoutes: LAX/PDX/PHX/SAN/SEA/SFO to HNL/KOA/LIH/OGGCost: $353+ round-trip in economyDates: August 2018 – June 2019Booking Link: Orbitz, Expedia or directly with the airlinePay With: The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on airfare), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on travel)Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Here are a few examples of what you can book:Seattle (SEA) to Kona (KOA) in January 2019 for $353 round-trip on Hawaiian:San Diego (SAN) to Maui (OGG) in December for $357 round-trip on Alaska:San Diego (SAN) to Kona (KOA) in February 2019 for $357 round-trip on Alaska:Seattle (SEA) to Lihue (LIH) in September for $363 round-trip on Delta:Seattle (SEA) to Honolulu (HNL) in October for $363 round-trip on Hawaiian:Los Angeles (LAX) to Kona (KOA) in August for $367 round-trip on Hawaiian:Maximize Your PurchaseDon’t forget to use a credit card that earns additional points on airfare purchases, such as The Platinum Card® from American Express (5x on flights booked directly with airlines or American Express Travel), Chase Sapphire Reserve, or the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card (2x on all travel purchases). Check out this post for more on maximizing airfare purchases.Featured image by Jakob Owens on Unsplash.
