From finding the best fares from California to Hawaii, Hawaiian Airlines is also known for its exceptional customer service—rooted in that gracious aloha spirit that is intrinsic to Hawaii—and by the time you step onto your plane, you’ll already feel like you’re in the islands.

Unlike other travel destinations—even tropical ones—there really isn’t a bad time to visit Hawaii. Without any wet seasons, you’ll want to book your flight whenever you feel the trip is best for your schedule—because , Hawaii’s weather is accommodating to its visitors year round. There are unique seasonal attractions on Maui. For example, during the winter months hundreds of North Pacific humpback whales migrate to the warm and shallow waters surrounding Maui to mate and raise their young. It’s an incredible moment to be staring out at the horizon and to see the spout, fin or tail of one of these magnificent creatures breach the ocean's surface.

Fortunately, for flyers who prefer to skip layovers, there are nonstop flights from San Diego to Kahului, so the only two airports you’ll have to encounter will be the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui.