Cheap flights to Maui

The total flight duration to Maui varies depending on the origin city. Flight times from Los Angeles to Maui average 5 h 30m, direct flights from Anchorage take a little over 6 hours, non-stop flights from Chicago take around 9 hours, while flights from New York average 11 hours. However, depending on the number of stops and layover duration, you’ll find Maui flight deals that take as long as 23 hours.

Several cities service direct flights to Maui, including Anchorage, Bellingham Denver and Oakland, Dallas, and Seattle. Hawaiian Airlines provides nonstop flights from Los Angles, San Francisco, Seattle, and San Jose, while Delta Airlines services direct flights from Salt Lake City, Seattle, and Los Angeles. Other airlines offering direct flights to Maui include United Airlines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines.

Kahului Airport, Maui provides different ground transportation options for connecting to the city. You’ll find airport taxis located outside the baggage claim area. The airport also has a shuttle service counter located in the baggage claim area. It’s open until 5:30 a.m. until the last flight. If you’re working on a budget and traveling light, consider taking the Maui Bus. Operated by the County of Maui, it departs every 90 minutes and runs through Route 35 (Haiku Islander) and Route 40 (Upcountry Islander). You’ll find bus locations facing the main terminal. Alternatively, if you prefer to drive yourself into the city center, the airport has multiple car rental companies located on its property.

Part of the Hawaiian archipelago, Maui offers lots of local attractions, including scenic parks, golden beaches, rich culinary traditions, and water sports among others. Driving along the Road to Hana is a popular rite of passage for most guests. It comes with a scenic view that showcases some of the island’s best sights with lots of appealing stops along the way. You can ditch the wheels, grab your shoes and explore some of the island’s best hiking trails, such as Haleakala’s Sliding Sands Trail, Twin Falls Trail, and Hosmer Grove and Supply Trails. Hop on a chopper for a birds-eye tour of the island, or hit the beaches for fun water activities, including paddle boarding, swimming, and snorkeling. Attend a Luau at The Feast of Lele or Old Lahaina or swim with turtles off Olowalu Reef. And once the day is over, visit a restaurant and enjoy some local cuisine with local beer.

Citizens of the U.S or any of its territories do not require a visa to fly to Maui. Although a passport isn’t technically necessary, the U.S Customs and Border Protection recommends that visitors bring along their passport (or any other valid government-issued I.D) as proof of citizenship and identity. A passport might also be required if you plan to travel through a foreign country on your way to Maui, Hawaii.