How much does it cost to fly the island hopper?

This unique route flies from Honolulu (HNL) to Guam (GUM), with stops on multiple islands along the way. But it isn't cheap. United is the only carrier on most of these routes, and it's a lifeline for the people that live on these islands. In turn, paid tickets can cost well over $1,500 depending on when you fly.



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Welcome aboard United Airlines 154, the Island Hopper, a Boeing 737-800 from Honolulu to Guam (and vice versa) which connects seven islands in a truly unique 16-hour flight, four times weekly.

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Depending on when you want to travel and how far in advance you book your tickets, travel between the Hawaiian islands can be very reasonable. Flights can be found as cheap as $39 each way on Hawaiian and Southwest Airlines. $39 is the best we've seen. Expect to pay between $50 to $100 for a one-way ticket.

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Mokulele operates 120+ daily flights between most Hawaiian islands. These flights offers direct flights from Kona to O?ahu, Maui and Molokai. Mokulele also operates a direct flight (once a week) between the Kamuela-Waimea airport (IATA code: MUE) in Waimea and Kahalui on Maui.

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$39 one-way Hawaii Ferry fares now available. Plan your Hawaii ferry reservations today. A great alternative to Hawaii interisland flights. Now it's easier to travel with your vehicle or travel as a walk-on with Hawaii Superferry.

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Generally speaking, a one week trip to Hawaii will cost you about $4000. However, prices vary considerably depending on the time of year, the number of people you travel with, and where you stay.

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With that in mind, how much do you need to budget to visit Hawaii? Well, in general, you're going to want an average of about $4000 per week, depending on where you're staying and which island you're visiting on your Hawaii vacation.

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You should plan to spend around $342 per day on your vacation in Hawaii, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $77 on meals for one day and $37 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Hawaii for a couple is $427.

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You won't find many ferries braving the choppy seas between the major islands in Hawaii, so flying is the best way to travel between Hawaiian islands. Only three airlines operate scheduled flights between them: Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Mokulele Airlines.

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Unlike many people believe, you cannot drive between Hawaiian Islands. The ocean between the islands is too deep to build any bridges. Instead, you'll either need to take a plane or a ferry, depending on which island you're traveling to.

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Average domestic airfare price by day
  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly domestically.
  • Saturday and Monday flights can help you avoid the Sunday rush.
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays are the cheapest day to fly internationally.
  • Book one to three months in advance.
  • Set a price alert.


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Most importantly, we are an accredited travel agency, which means there are real humans behind Hopper who can help you with your booking! Your privacy, trust and security are extremely important to us at Hopper. We take all appropriate measures to ensure your account and personal information are secure.

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Hopper offers instant booking capability. Hopper does not hide guest details from hosts like Airbnb and Booking.com do. Property managers can get their rental agreements signed by guests through Hopper itself.

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Taking a cruise is far cheaper overall than flying into the islands and booking a hotel stay. Not only do you get the already paid for food from the cruise ship, but you also get to see all the islands. If you do not mind spending longer at sea than on land, maybe a cruise is a better option.

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Airlines that offer interisland flights in Hawaii
  • Hawaiian Airlines,
  • Mokulele Airlines,
  • Southwest Airlines, and.
  • Makani Kai Air (merged with Mokulele).


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You will find the most attractions, accommodations, and tourist infrastructure on the four major islands of O?ahu, Maui, Big Island, and Kauai. If you looking for a little bit more of a small town and peaceful atmosphere, Lanai or Molokai might be a good Hawaiian island to visit.

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