Why is Hawaii so expensive to fly to?

Hawaii has some of the highest taxes and fees in the US. “These added expenses are going to make Hawaii more expensive than other visitor destinations,” Bruce says. Bruce also talks about the increase in the cost of activities like luau and organized tours.



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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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In general, major cities in the West offer the most affordable fares to Hawaii. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines offered nonstop, round-trip flights out of Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Sacramento, Calif. starting at just $247.

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Seven-night trip, shoulder season $7,602: Four-star beachfront resort, with a seven-day rental car. $5,792: Three-star hotel, with a 10-minute walk to beach, and a rental car for two days. $3,892: Low-cost condo with walking distance to the beach, tightly budgeted meals and a two-day rental car.

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The truth is, Hawaii is consistently ranked as the most expensive state in the United States due to high housing, energy, transportation and food costs. Don't be discouraged—that doesn't mean it's completely out of reach for a buyer looking for their slice of paradise.

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Flights to Hawaii are more reasonable midweek To get the best airfare prices, look to fly on Tuesday and Wednesdays. All summer long, midweek flights are a better price.

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The cheapest time to fly to Hawaii is during February and March. The most expensive month to fly is December when the holiday period falls, with January being very expensive as well. The peak travel months of June and July are surprisingly not the most expensive months for flights, with middle figure prices.

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The cheapest days to depart if you're flying within the U.S. are midweek — generally Tuesday or Wednesday. For economy tickets, Tuesdays are about 24% lower than peak prices on Sundays, which translates to savings of about $85 per ticket. The same is generally true for business class and first class travelers.

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In summary, Hawaii is substantially more expensive than Florida across all major categories that determine cost of living. Factors like high housing prices and grocery costs in Hawaii mean you can expect to pay 50-100% more compared to Florida for the same quality of life.

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If you're willing to hop in your car in the morning and do lots of exploring and really want to see some incredible things you can't see anywhere else in the world, then Hawaii is definitely worth it!

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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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Can You Travel to Hawaii Without a Passport? U.S. Citizens flying to Hawaii don't need a passport since Hawaii is part of the United States, but they must present a government-issued photo I.D. and ticket.

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Expect sticker shock. Food is very expensive in Hawaii, since most of it is imported from the mainland.

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