Originally Posted by
dkc192
I think OP was talking about KOA-DEN-IAH (where their profile says they're based) vs KOA-LAX/SFO-IAH. But agree it is a function of inventory--they are tighter with inventory on lie-flat flights to/from the islands--and not specifically higher fares.
To
Kacee's point, west coast-DEN-Hawaii is prohibitively expensive due to fare rules preventing a backtrack via DEN, at least from California (not sure about the PNW). UA.com will show flights via DEN but only at full Y or J fares.
yep KOA-DEN-IAH
These were also both Z fares I was seeing. A Z through DEN was 50% higher than a Z through LAX (I booked my wife on miles, and that was somehow the best mileage price, the cash and miles prices were not in synch)