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About Kahului Airport
Kahului Airport is Maui's main hub and the only commercial airport on the island with international service. It's a surprisingly compact, single-terminal operation that handles roughly 9 million passengers annually — mostly leisure travelers from the mainland and a growing number of Japanese and Canadian visitors. Hawaiian Airlines dominates the schedule with multiple daily flights to the mainland, while you'll also find Southwest, United, Alaska, American, and Delta running regular service. The airport sits about 20 miles from the island's main resort clusters (Wailea, Kaanapali), so factor in 45+ minutes of ground transport to reach your hotel.
Terminals & Airlines
Kahului operates a single main terminal building with separate domestic and international sections (though international traffic is sparse). Hawaiian Airlines controls gates 1-12 on the lower level. Southwest occupies gates 15-20. United, American, and Alaska share gates 21-30. All carriers use the same TSA checkpoint and baggage claim system. The terminal is modern but small — you won't find a ton of dining beyond Starbucks and a few local spots. International arrivals are handled immediately adjacent to domestic, making connections tight if you're island-hopping.
Getting to the Airport
Maui Bus (formerly Molokai/Lanai Shuttle) offers a $2 ride from Kahului to central Maui towns, but it's painfully slow for airport trips (90+ minutes to Kihei). Your realistic options: (1) Rental car — grab one immediately at baggage claim from Enterprise, Budget, or Hertz; cost runs $35-55/day if booked in advance, drive time is 45 min to Wailea, 1 hour to Kaanapali. (2) Uber/Lyft — $45-65 to Wailea resorts, $60-85 to Kaanapali, 6-8 minute wait typical. (3) Organized airport shuttle — Speedishuttle or resort-specific shuttles run $20-35 per person if you pre-book; much slower than Uber but reliable. Skip taxis — they're pricier than ride-share and no faster. Arriving at dawn? Consider staying near Kahului (modest hotels run $100-130/night) rather than paying resort prices for one night on the other side of the island.
Parking
Short-term parking at OGG is intentionally expensive at $5 per 30 minutes (max $30/day) — designed to push people toward ride-share. Long-term lot costs $18/day if paid daily, or $108/week if pre-purchased online (slight discount). The lots are well-lit and monitored; leave nothing visible in your car. If you're island-hopping to Lanai or Molokai, the Maui Nui Harbor parking on the west side is cheaper ($8/day) and closer to the inter-island ferry, though you'll still need ground transport from OGG. Pro move: Park off-airport on Mooheau Street (free residential parking, 5-minute walk to terminal) if staying locally — saves $20+.
Airlines at OGG
Pro Tips for Flying from Maui
Hawaiian Airlines' morning flights OGG→HNL depart 5:30-6:30 AM regularly and are your cheapest connect to mainland. Book these red-eyes and you'll save $40-100 vs. afternoon departures. They connect onward to San Francisco, Seattle, Vegas same-day.
Winter (Dec-Feb) is brutally expensive here — expect $320-420 round-trip to mainland, $800+ to Vegas or LA. September-early November is genuinely cheap ($240-280), with nearly no weather risk. Late May through August is middle pricing ($280-340) but boards are packed with families.
The TSA PreCheck line is fast here even in peak hours; international flights board from a separate gate area that sometimes has faster security overall. Arrive 90 minutes before domestic flights, not the standard 2 hours.
Kahului has ZERO weather delays from trade winds or fog — it sits on the windward side and rarely gets socked in. Your cancellations here are mechanical or upstream, not weather. This airport is incredibly reliable for early morning getaways.
Cheapest Regions from Maui
| Region | Est. Avg Price | Best Month |
|---|---|---|
| mexico | $380 | october |
| central America | $420 | april |
| oceania | $480 | april |
| caribbean | $520 | may |
| asia | $650 | november |
| europe | $680 | september |
| south America | $720 | may |
| middle East | $780 | october |
| africa | $1020 | september |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the cheapest international flights from Maui?
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When is the best time to fly from Maui?
Generally, flying on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and booking 6–8 weeks in advance yields the best prices from Maui. Shoulder season (April–May and September–October) often offers the best deals for international travel.
How far in advance should I book flights from Maui?
For international flights from Maui, booking 6–12 weeks in advance typically yields the best prices. For peak summer travel (June–August) and holiday periods, booking 3–6 months early is recommended. Fare reviews and notifications are paused during the provider migration.
What airports serve Maui?
Maui is served by Kahului Airport (OGG).
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