{"id":168773,"date":"2025-05-16T14:00:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/16\/nonstop-hawaii-flights-from-26-us-mainland-cities-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:00:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T14:00:53","slug":"nonstop-hawaii-flights-from-26-us-mainland-cities-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/16\/nonstop-hawaii-flights-from-26-us-mainland-cities-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonstop Hawaii flights from 26 US mainland cities &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>There&#8217;s a lot to love about vacationing in <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/destination\/north-america\/usa\/hawaii\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hawaii<\/a>, but many travelers don&#8217;t like the hours of flying it takes to reach the state from the continental U.S.<\/p>\n<p>I don&#8217;t mind connecting flights, especially if a connection lets me stretch my legs and enjoy an <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/airline\/ensure-lounge-access-next-flight\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">airport lounge<\/a>. But, regardless of whether you want to fly nonstop or prefer to connect, here&#8217;s a look at all the nonstop routes airlines fly between Hawaii and the U.S. mainland.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"airlines-that-fly-to-hawaii\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Airlines that fly to Hawaii<\/h2>\n<p>You may need to connect when flying to Hawaii, but not always. Here are the airlines that operate nonstop flights from at least one mainland city to at least one Hawaiian airport:<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/points-and-miles-to-hawaii\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Save money: How you can book flights to Hawaii using points and miles<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/05\/20250512_Hawaiian-Airlines-Inaugural-Seattle-to-Tokyo_Terminal_SCudahy_-6.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">SEAN CUDAHY\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"airports-in-hawaii\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Airports in Hawaii<\/h2>\n<p>Only the following four Hawaiian airports currently have flights arriving from and departing to the mainland:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Oahu<\/li>\n<li>Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui<\/li>\n<li>Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai<\/li>\n<li>Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) on the Big Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can connect onward to regional Hawaiian airports using interisland air transportation. And, you can rent a car to explore more remote parts of the four Hawaiian Islands serviced by nonstop flights from the mainland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/how-to-choose-which-hawaiian-island\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">What is the best island to visit in Hawaii?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__qYzYT tw-border tw-border-gray-2\"><picture class=\"EmailSignUp_graphic__zgpFm tw-opacity-0\"><source media=\"screen and (max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-dt.svg\"\/><\/picture>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_form__C8FWb\">\n<p>Daily Newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n<p>Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n<form class=\"jsx-2618086009 newsletter-form\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2618086009 EmailCapture_confirmation__xasB3 EmailCapture_noCheckbox__n4fsN   \">\n<p class=\"tw-text-xs-regular !tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5 tw-max-w-lg\">By signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/terms-of-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms of Use<\/a> <!-- -->and acknowledge the data practices in our<!-- --> <a class=\"!tw-text-gray-5 hover:!tw-text-gray-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Privacy Policy<\/a>. You may unsubscribe at any time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-fly-to-honolulu\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to fly to Honolulu<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to fly nonstop to Honolulu, you may be able to fly from the following mainland cities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anchorage, Alaska<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Atlanta<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boston<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicago<\/strong>: American Airlines (from October to March) and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dallas<\/strong>: American Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denver<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Detroit<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Everett, Washington<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (from December to April)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Houston<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Beach, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minneapolis<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Newark<\/strong>: United Airlines (from November to April)<\/li>\n<li><strong>New York<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oakland, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ontario, California<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (starts in June) and Hawaiian Airlines (ends in June)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phoenix<\/strong>: American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portland, Oregon<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (ends in June) and Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sacramento<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt Lake City<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Diego<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (ends in June), Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Francisco<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Jose, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seattle<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Washington, D.C.<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, note that some airlines operate these routes seasonally, while others only operate flights on select days of the week.<\/p>\n<p><b>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-honolulu-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">These are the best hotels in Honolulu<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2025\/03\/Honolulu-Cruise-Port_Ala-Moana-Beach-Kakaako_AGALIZA.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Ala Moana Beach and Kakaako, Hawaii. AGALIZA\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-fly-to-kahului-maui\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to fly to Kahului, Maui<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to fly nonstop into Kahului on the island of Maui, you may be able to fly from the following mainland cities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anchorage, Alaska<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (from November to March)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Atlanta<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines (from November to April)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicago<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dallas<\/strong>: American Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denver<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Long Beach, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Newark<\/strong>: United Airlines (from December to January)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oakland, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phoenix<\/strong>: American and Southwest<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portland, Oregon<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines (ends in June)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sacramento<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines (ends in August)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt Lake City<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines (from October to April)<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Diego<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines (ends in June)<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Francisco<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Jose, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines (ends in August)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seattle<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, some airlines operate these routes seasonally, and some only operate flights on select days of the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-maui-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 18 best hotels on Maui, from luxury stays to family-friendly resorts<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2024\/11\/20241113_Hyatt-Regency-Maui-Hawaii_CHenderson_141.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa. CLINT HENDERSON\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-fly-to-lihue-kauai\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to fly to Lihue, Kauai<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to fly nonstop into Lihue on the island of Kauai, you may be able to fly from the following mainland cities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Denver<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas<\/strong>: Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines (from June to August) and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oakland, California<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phoenix<\/strong>: American Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portland, Oregon<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (ends in June)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sacramento<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Diego<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Jose, California<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seattle<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, some airlines operate these routes seasonally, and some only operate flights on select days of the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/travel\/best-time-to-visit-hawaii\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The best time to visit Hawaii for good weather, smaller crowds, deals and more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-3874346954 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-2453190082 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2022\/09\/Plane-flying-into-Lihue-airport-Hawaii_Matthew-Micah-Wright.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-3874346954 figcaption\">A plane flies into Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai. MATTHEW MICAH WRIGHT\/GETTY IMAGES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a id=\"how-to-fly-to-kona-big-island\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">How to fly to Kona, Big Island<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to fly nonstop into Kona on the Big Island, you may be able to fly from the following mainland cities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anchorage, Alaska<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines (from November to March)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicago<\/strong>: United Airlines (from December to April)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dallas<\/strong>: American Airlines (from November to March)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Denver<\/strong>: United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Las Vegas<\/strong>: Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Angeles<\/strong>: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines (starts in June), Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines (ends in June), Southwest Airlines (from June to August) and United Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Portland, Oregon<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sacramento<\/strong>: Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt Lake City<\/strong>: Delta Air Lines (from December to April)<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Diego<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>San Jose, California<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seattle<\/strong>: Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, some airlines operate these routes seasonally, and some only operate flights on select days of the week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/hotel\/best-big-island-hawaii-hotels\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top hotels on the Big Island, Hawaii, for your next vacation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-2362441780 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-2362441780\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Last time I visited Hawaii, I flew from New York City to Kona via Los Angeles on American Airlines. After a week in Kona, I <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/how-to-redeem-points-southwest-rapid-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redeemed Southwest points<\/a> for an intra-Hawaii flight from Kona to Honolulu. Finally, I <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/turkish-airlines-hawaii-award\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">redeemed Turkish Airlines Miles&amp;Smiles miles for a United-operated flight<\/a> from Honolulu to Atlanta via Houston.<\/p>\n<p>So, regardless of whether you fly nonstop or connect, consider whether you can use some of your <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/loyalty-programs\/a-guide-to-earning-transferable-points\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">transferable points<\/a> or airline miles to get a good deal on your flights to Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-fly-hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a lot to love about vacationing in Hawaii, but many travelers don&#8217;t like the hours of flying it takes to reach the state from the continental U.S. I don&#8217;t mind connecting flights, especially if a connection lets me stretch my legs and enjoy an airport lounge. 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