Does Southwest Companion Pass work for Hawaii flights?

Your Companion Pass works for flights to Hawaii You'll only need to buy one ticket with dollars or points, as your pass makes it possible to book a second ticket for your designated companion for free. (You'll only be responsible for $5.60 in taxes and fees for the companion ticket.)



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All flights between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland are offering alcoholic beverages, as well as free sodas, juice, and coffee. You'll also get an exclusive Hawaii snack bag. For passengers that require a full meal during travel, we highly recommend bringing these items onboard as food is not sold on Southwest flights.

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All of our Hawaii flights are on 737-800 and MAX aircraft, giving you extra space to relax.

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That's bummer news for those of us who live in the contiguous United States and dream of traveling to our far-flung neighbors: We can't use the Delta companion ticket to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or USVI, regardless of card level.

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Bottom Line: The Southwest Companion Pass allows you to add a companion for just the cost of the taxes and fees ($5.60 one-way on a domestic ticket) to any and every flight you take while you have the pass. It can be used an unlimited number of times and works on tickets purchased both in points or cash.

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Although the companion fare can only be used to book flights in the economy cabin, there are still ways to use it and save on first class travel. Complimentary elite upgrades are available close to departure, and some fares can be upgraded further in advance.

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The Companion Pass is valid for travel only when the Companion is accompanied on his/her flight(s) by the Rapid Rewards Member. When you add a companion to a Southwest reservation, your itineraries will be linked.

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To be clear, Hawaii, Alaska, and other US territories like Puerto Rico are not eligible destinations for your companion pass. However — if the address listed on your Delta SkyMiles account is in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands, the certificate can be used for travel to the continental US.

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Because the companion fare has a flat price, you can use it to travel anywhere Alaska flies, including Hawaii and Costa Rica. The primary traveler must pay the prevailing fare, but the companion still pays just $99 plus taxes and fees. You don't need to worry about “eligible” fare classes or limited inventory.

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This pass grants you the privilege of bringing a companion along for free (excluding applicable taxes and fees) on an unlimited number of Southwest Airlines flights throughout the pass. For frequent Southwest flyers, this benefit alone can easily amount to thousands of dollars saved annually.

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Companions receive sequential boarding so you will get boarding positions next to or very close to each other. Since that is the case, only one of you needs to purchase EBCI, the 2nd person will automatically get the benefit. You do both need to check-in, but there's no rush as EBCI will be applied.

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One major reason consumers love this pass is because you can use it an unlimited number of times during the year you earn it, plus the entire following year. With that in mind, Southwest Companion Pass rules don't set any limits on how much value you can get in return.

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Are flights to Hawaii considered domestic flights? Hawaii is one of the 50 states in the United States. This means that when you fly from mainland USA with Hawaiian Airlines, or another airline, you are on a domestic flight.

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Although the flight crosses an ocean, Hawaii is a domestic destination.

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April thru June and mid-August thru mid-September are Hawaii's low seasons, and airfares are lower then. No matter what time of year you travel, you may be able to score better deals if you travel midweek.

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Ample Airplane Capacity One of the main reasons why flights to Hawaii have become more affordable is the increase in airplane capacity. With more airlines offering flights to the islands, there are simply more seats available for travelers.

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