Summer Sale Hawaiian Airlines flights to Maui from San Diego & Oakland

To celebrate the launch of its two new daily, nonstop flights this summer connecting Maui with Oakland and San Diego, Hawaiian Airlines announces a special introductory fare being offered for a limited time via HawaiianAirlines.com. Both non stop flights begin on June 17, 2010.

Roundtrip summer airfares are now available starting at $428 and can be purchased through February 19, 2010.

This special introductory rate is good for travel from June 17 through September 6 between Maui and Oakland and from June 17 through August 24 between Maui and San Diego.

Flight Schedule From Oakland:

• Flight 23 - departs Oakland 12:20 pm - arrives Maui 2:20pm

• Flight 24 - departs Maui 9:35 pm - arrives Oakland 5:30 am (the next morning)

Flight Schedule From San Diego:

• Flight 37 - departs San Diego 10:35 am - arrives Maui 1:05 pm

• Flight 38 - departs Maui 10:30 pm - arrives San Diego 6:35 a.m (the next morning)



Tickets at the special introductory rate are based on roundtrip travel during weekdays. The special fare is subject to availability and may not be offered on all flights. Taxes, fees and other restricitons apply.

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