Southwest Hawaii fare sale today: How to save 40% from Phoenix

Travelers thinking about visiting Hawaii can get good deals right now if they can travel in the first half of 2025.

Southwest Airlines is running a 40% off fare sale for select flights to Hawaii from Dec. 3 to May 22, 2025.

The sale prices are available on nonstop itineraries and flights with layovers, and include flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. (Southwest will soon add red-eye flights from Phoenix to Hawaii.)

But you’ll have to act fast to get the best deals. The offer expires at 10:59 p.m. Arizona time on Thursday, Nov. 14.

Here’s how to shop Southwest Airlines’ 40% off Hawaii sale.

Does Southwest fly to the island of Hawaii?

Yes. Southwest offers flights to Hawaii via five airports:

• Daniel K. Inouye International Airport in Honolulu, Oahu.
• Kahului Airport in Maui.
• Lihue Airport in Kauai.
• Hilo International Airport on the island of Hawaii.
• Kona International Airport on the island of Hawaii.

Southwest offers nonstop service to Honolulu and Maui from Phoenix.

How much can you save on flights to Hawaii?

Southwest is advertising up to 40% off base fares. Sale fares aren’t available for all flights and availability is limited; travelers can save the most if they’re flexible with their travel dates.

The Arizona Republic found a Dec. 8 nonstop flight from Phoenix to Honolulu for $204 one way, a $117 discount from the original fare of $321.

We also found a Dec. 11 nonstop from Phoenix to Maui for $198, a $113 discount from the original fare of $311.

What is the Southwest promo code for 40% off?

To get up to 40% off fares to Hawaii, enter the code “HAWAII40” when booking at southwest.com.

What are the blackout dates for Southwest Airlines’ Hawaii sale?

Blackout dates for flights from the continental U.S. to Hawaii are Dec. 18-28, 2024, Feb. 13-16, and March 17-April 19, 2025.

Blackout dates from Hawaii to the continental U.S. are Dec. 28, 2024-Jan. 6, 2025, Feb. 21-23 and March 14-April 27, 2025.

Details: southwest.com.

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Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Michael.Salerno@gannett.com. Follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @salerno_phx.

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