Southwest Airlines Launching Service From Phoenix To Hawaii

PHOENIX, AZ — There will soon to be a new way to get to Hawaii from Phoenix's Sky Harbor International Airport.

Southwest Airlines announced on Thursday that it would begin offering nonstop flights from the Valley to Honolulu and Kahului, Maui, beginning June 27.

The Honolulu service will operate twice a day, with a single nonstop flight each day to Kahului, the airline said.

Additionally, Southwest will launch nonstop flights to Lihue, Kauai and Kona in September.

The Kauai service will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, while the Kona nonstop will fly four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, the airline said.

All of Southwest's Hawaiian flights will be offered year-round.

"People move to Phoenix to enjoy our quality of life. Air service is an important part of that equation – our residents like to know they can travel efficiently to popular destinations, whether it is for business or vacation,” said Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego in a statement. “As COVID restrictions ease, and travelers decide to get away, it is exciting to know these new Phoenix to Hawaii flights on Southwest will give them more convenient options.”

Southwest's new Hawaii flights join those offered by American Airlines (Honolulu, Kahului, Lihue and Kona) and Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu and Kahului) out of Sky Harbor.

“Southwest Airlines is an important partner for the city and Sky Harbor,” said Phoenix Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia in a statement. “I am thrilled that they are committed to Phoenix and have launched new service to Hawaii. These flights will not only provide more choices for travelers, but will help boost our economy.”

For more information on Southwest's new routes out of Phoenix, visit the airline's website.