There are only two ways to get to Hawaii, by ship or by plane. All major US airlines and many international carriers fly direct to Honolulu International Airport, with several also offering direct services to the Big Island, Kauai and Maui. Usually the first part of planning your trip to Hawaii will involve booking airfare. Unless your frequent flier program restricts you to one airline, shopping around can save you a fortune. Visiting your local travel agent is probably of the easiest ways of booking your airfare or with the internet already at your fingertips you may prefer do it online. If you know your travel plans well in advance you will have the most options open to you, but sometimes last minute opportunities open up and you just want to get away from it all. Checking the specific airline websites or by using one of the many on-line booking services such as Cheaptickets, Orbitz or Expedia. Search multiple travel sites for deals. Sidestep, Qixo and AirGorilla are comparison-shopping engines, which allow you to sample several airline and agency sites simultaneously. If you decide to come to Hawaii by ship, there are several cruise companies that sail to Hawaii throughout the year and offer a variety of priced trips to suit every budget or maybe you prefer to fly to Hawaii and cruise home.