Southwest promotion: Get 40% off flights to Hawaii

Southwest Airlines is providing a 40% discount on flights to Hawaii for travel throughout much of 2024.

Apply the code "HAWAII40" and make your booking by July 11.

Overview of the deal

Airline: Southwest Airlines

Routes: Applicable for select flights between the continental U.S. and Hawaii, not including John Wayne Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, California

How to book: Directly through Southwest Airlines using the promo code "HAWAII40"

Travel dates: From August 13 to December 17, 2024

Book by: July 11 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

Blackout dates (varies by route):

• August 29 to September 3
• November 21 to November 25
• November 29 to December 3

Sale fares are subject to availability and apply to nonstop travel (when available) or a single connecting flight. The discount excludes the $5.60 in taxes and fees charged each way.

Example flights

Since Southwest typically does not reveal its sale routes, the fastest way to benefit from this deal is to use the carrier's Low Fare Calendar to search for your preferred route with the promo code "HAWAII40" as indicated below.

For instance, in late August, you could find round-trip fares from Chicago's Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui for under $500. Look for a green price tag and banner at the top indicating sale fares.

Southwest's Wanna Get Away and Wanna Get Away Plus fares are currently on sale, allowing travelers to check two bags for free, along with one carry-on and one personal item. These fare options also come with complimentary inflight entertainment and messaging.

Fares can be altered or canceled up to 10 minutes before departure. However, if you cancel a Wanna Get Away trip, you will receive flight credit instead of a refund.

Maximize your savings

When booking this deal, consider using a credit card that offers bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card: Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on Southwest purchases
• Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on Southwest purchases
• American Express® Gold Card: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: Earn 5 points for every dollar spent on airfare booked directly with the airline or through Amex Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Earn 3 points for every dollar spent on airfare
• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Earn 2 points for every dollar spent on travel

Key takeaway

This sale is applicable for both cash and points bookings on Southwest flights and is valid for travel to Hawaii until December 17. Make your reservation by July 11 to take advantage of the savings.