Finalize when you would like to visit. Hawaii is most crowded from June to August and the end of December to March. Research the various sites to visit and things to do in Hawaii. This allows you to plan well in advance for your entire stay. Don't be vague about where you're going to stay and how you're planning to travel -- it will cost you precious time later.
Find a package deal through a travel company if you don't want to organize all aspects of the trip yourself. Doing it yourself can save money, but requires efforts on your part. A package trip will undoubtedly cost more, but you can relax even before you reach Hawaii.
Search the Internet for deals on airline and hotel bookings if you're going to plan the trip yourself. Do your groundwork well enough and you may chance upon some real bargains. Don't get carried away by sites that claim to give you discounted rates if you book the hotel and car along with your flight -- verify this by doing your own calculation.
Pick the airport you're flying to. As of September 2010, Hawaii has six airports with the major one being Honolulu. It is also the airport serviced by the greatest number of airlines in comparison with the other five airports. Choose the airline depending on whether it provides flights to the airport you've chosen.
Log on to the airline's website, go to the Reservations section, and enter the details of your departure and arrival dates. Analyze the list of flights available and choose the one that best suits your requirements. Book the flight by providing all the relevant information. Verify the details and print the confirmation page.
