Where to find cheap Honolulu & Hawaii vacation packages

Expedia offered superior deals on all-inclusive packages to Hawaii on select dates in 2017 and 2018. The cost savings of purchasing a vacation package with airfare versus flights and hotels individually were significant, ranging from $100–$300 per person on week-long stays. For example, seven nights at a 4-star hotel from Dallas in February was $3,066 compared to $3,500 if booked separately. Similar discounts were found across the board. A 7-night trip from Chicago staying at a 3-star hotel was $3,234 versus $3,699, while a 4-star resort stay from New York was $4,014 compared to $4,547 if hotels and flights were purchased on their own. In addition to low prices on vacation packages with airfare, Expedia also offers 24/7 customer service and all fees — including resort fees — can be paid up front.

Priceline also offered significant savings on family vacation packages to Hawaii. Packages through Priceline offered an average savings of $50–$100 per person for week-long trips to the islands. For example, a 7-night stay for two at a 4-star resort on the beach was $3,998 from Denver, compared to $4,244 if the flight and hotel were purchased individually. Priceline also came out ahead on packages originating from the West Coast. A week-long package at a 3-star hotel with a nonstop flight from Los Angeles was $1,944 compared to $2,636. Though not a huge difference, Expedia offered the identical package for $154 more. Of note were Priceline’s “Express Deals,” which resulted in even further savings. These deals offered flights on unnamed airlines within a given timeframe. For example, flights between 6 a.m.–2 p.m. with no more than one stop (and a layover of no longer than three hours) saved nearly $170. TravelMag.com recommends checking both Priceline and Expedia to ensure you get the best possible package price.

Once you’ve settled on the right Hawaii vacation package, it’s a good idea to reserve tours and activities. There’s a lot to do on Oahu, and while sightseeing can be arranged individually, booking a package can save time and money. TakeTours.com offers numerous tours to all parts of the island. Most include entrance fees, transportation and a local expert to guide the way. For example, a 1-day tour of Pearl Harbor is $96 and includes visits to the USS Arizona, USS Missouri and the National Cemetery of the Pacific. For adventure lovers, $138 gets an all-in-one adventure at Kaneohe Bay for a catamaran cruise, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing and more.