Originally Posted by slippahs
I think you could probably pick up a few cheap flights (in today's economy) from OGG-HNL for roughly $70. Do you have NW/UA miles? That's 5k for a roundtrip ticket on Hawaiian/Aloha respectively. 10k AA/CO miles will pick you up a roundtrip with Hawaiian as well. Then, just find yourself a cheap rental (using one of the codes listed on Flyertalk or Priceline) and you're set without the limitations of taking a tour.
That's a good idea! I have WorldPerks miles. That seems like a good use for them.
Originally Posted by slippahs
In regards to taking the West Maui (Kapalua) Airport, that all depends on flight frequency and whether or not you're willing to fly on prop planes.
That's half of the fun!
Originally Posted by slippahs
The only problem you might encounter with the Arizona is an extended wait time. Admission is free but is first come first served. They'll pass out a ticket to you with a number on it and they only allow so many to pass through at a time. It's best you either get there really early or really late (but again, you're risking this by not being able to get in if you get there too late).
Do you happen to know what time they open?
It looks like we could catch an early morning flight out of Kapalua, but then have to get back by 5:00PM or so (before it gets dark?). Would it be reasonable to leave Maui at say about 7:00AM, pick up the car and eat breakfast in Honolulu, then drive to Pearl and be first in line, after the Arizona eat lunch, after lunch go through the Missouri and maybe the sub, and then back for our 5:00PM flight?