Southwest Airlines launched affordable flights to Hawaii, and earning points for a cheap or free seat is easier than ever

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Southwest Airlines launched affordable flights to Hawaii, and earning points for a cheap or free seat is easier than ever
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Experts think other airlines with routes to Hawaii will be forced to adjust pricing downward to compete

San Jose:Flights to Kona started on 5/12Flights to Oahu started on 3/24While the flights above can get you to Hawaii without any stops, you can also book connecting flights from most airports where Southwest flights are available. Also note that even more routes could be announced soon.

A whole host of inter-island flights also launched on April 28th, including daily round-trips between Honolulu and Kahului. Flights between Honolulu and Kona also launched on May 12th.that it has temporarily grounded all its 737 MAX 8 Aircraft due to ongoing safety concerns. This means you'll likely be flying Southwest 737-800 aircraft to Hawaii for now.

Not only does this airline offer the same great loyalty program for its flights to Hawaii, but you also get two free checked bags per person. You can use points to bookon a Southwest aircraft provided one is available, and many of their fares allow for last-minute cancellations or flight changes. You can even have your funds or points refunded for use on another flight — a perk almost no other airline offers.

Southwest Airlines flights to Hawaii can also be downright cheap, although pricing depends on where you fly out of. Initial launch prices went as low as $49 one-way on many of the routes, but that didn't last long. Now you're more likely to find one-way fares on routes like LAX-HNL and SAN-OGG for $198 or more. That's still a great deal whether you pay in cash or points.

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