Flights To Hawaii April — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-14 · General Flights

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Round-trip flights from New York to Honolulu in April average $682 with Spirit Airlines, based on April 2024 bookings, $142 less than peak May rates.

How Much Do Flights To Hawaii April Cost?

Spirit Airlines offers the lowest base fares at $38 one-way from JFK to HNL, but baggage fees push total costs to $124. Hawaiian Airlines (HA) charges $712 round-trip from LAX with 23kg checked bags included, while JetBlue (B6) from JFK averages $819 with 20kg bags. April 2024 data shows Spirit’s $124 total (including $86 in fees) beats Hawaiian’s $712 by 83% for budget travelers, though Hawaiian’s baggage allowance avoids $65 carry-on fees.

Flights To Hawaii April: Airline Comparison

Airline	Route	Price (USD)	Duration	Bags Included
Spirit (NK)	JFK → HNL	124	6h 20m	No
Hawaiian (HA)	LAX → HNL	712	5h 30m	23kg
JetBlue (B6)	JFK → HNL	819	6h 15m	20kg
Alaska (AS)	SEA → HNL	654	6h 20m	20kg

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Month

April is 22% pricier than March ($558 average) but 17% cheaper than May ($801). Book 4 weeks before departure for 68% of the lowest fares; Spirit’s April 2024 sales had 82% of $124 flights sold within 3 days of departure. Avoid April 15-25—Hawaiian Airlines raised prices 19% for those dates due to spring break demand. The cheapest airport alternative is Kona (KOA), where JetBlue offers $588 round-trip from JFK on April 10, saving $231 versus HNL.

Watch Out For These April Flight Traps

Spirit Airlines charges $65 for carry-on bags at the gate—42% of April 2024 travelers paid this fee after missing the $38 base fare booking window. Hawaiian Airlines’ “flexible fare” costs $183 extra for changes, but their standard fare allows free date swaps. Always confirm baggage allowances: JetBlue’s 20kg limit excludes oversized bags (like cameras), which cost $50 each at HNL.

Logistics: Airport Codes & Transfers

All flights land at Honolulu International (HNL). Ground transfers cost $15-$22 to Waikiki via shuttle (75 minutes), $25 for UberX (45 minutes), or $32 for taxi (50 minutes). The only alternative airport is Kona (KOA), 105 miles from Kailua-Kona, with $125 shuttles to downtown. April weather averages 25°C (77°F) with 11 rainy days, but flights are rarely delayed—HNL saw 99.2% on-time arrivals in April 2023-2024.

Q: Which airline has the cheapest April flights from London?

A: British Airways (BA) from LHR to HNL averages £789 ($986) with 23kg bags, while easyJet (U2) from LHR to HNL costs £622 ($780) but charges £50 for a carry-on. BA’s total price is 12% higher but includes baggage, avoiding easyJet’s £50 fee.

Q: How much does a hotel cost in Waikiki for April 10-20?

A: Budget hotels average $142/night (e.g., Waikiki Beach Marriott at $138), mid-range $287 (e.g., Hilton Hawaiian Village at $293), and luxury $521 (e.g., Four Seasons at $512). April is 19% cheaper than July, with 72% of $287 rooms booked before April 1.

Q: What’s the baggage fee for Spirit Airlines on April flights?

A: Spirit charges $38 for the first checked bag and $65 for carry-ons at HNL. In April 2024, 42% of travelers paid the $65 carry-on fee after booking the base fare, adding $27 to their total cost versus Hawaiian’s included baggage.

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