Southwest sale: 40% off flights to Hawaii

Southwest Airlines is offering 40% off flights to Hawaii for travel through much of 2024.

Use the code “HAWAII40” and book your flight by July 11.

Deal basics

Southwest promo sale banner for Hawaii40 promo code — SOUTHWEST.COM

Airline: Southwest Airlines

Routes: Valid for select flights from the continental U.S. to and from Hawaii, excluding John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California

How to book: Directly with Southwest Airlines using the promo code “HAWAII40”

Travel dates: From Aug. 13 through Dec. 17, 2024

Book by: July 11 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

Blackout dates (depending on the route):

Aug. 29 through Sept. 3
Nov. 21 through Nov. 25
Nov. 29 through Dec. 3

Sale fares are limited based on availability and applicable to nonstop travel (when available) or a single connecting service. The discount does not cover the $5.60 in taxes and fees that will be charged each way.

Sample flights

Because Southwest generally does not disclose its sale routes, the quickest way to take advantage of this deal is by using the carrier’s Low Fare Calendar to search for your desired route with the promo code “HAWAII40” as shown below.

Screenshot of Southwest flight search with Hawaii promo code — SOUTHWEST.COM

For example, in late August, you could book round-trip tickets from Chicago’s Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui for less than $500. A green price tag and banner at the top will indicate sale fares.

Cost of flight to Hawaii on Southwest Airlines

Southwest’s Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus fares are both on sale, giving travelers two checked bags at no extra cost as well as one carry-on and one personal item. These tiers also include free inflight entertainment and messaging.

Fares can be changed or canceled up to 10 minutes before departure. However, if you cancel a Wanna Get Away trip, you will receive a flight credit in lieu of a refund.

Maximize your purchase

If you book this deal, use a credit card that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: 2 points per dollar spent on Southwest purchases
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card: 3 points per dollar spent on Southwest purchases
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel

Bottom line

This sale applies to both cash and points bookings on Southwest flights and is valid for travel to Hawaii until Dec. 17. Book by July 11 to save.

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