Honolulu to Kahului

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In economy, Southwest's Economy (open seating) (737-800) leads the field with a 3.9/10.

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3-3 · 32" pitch · 17.1" wideReliableBudget farePoints: Chase UR, Bilt

Full power outlets + More legroom + Better IFE

3.9

Below average

Seat 5.3·Amenity 2.8

2-3 · 31" pitch · 17.1" wide · No screen · No powerReliable

3.1

Below average

Seat 4.5·Amenity 2.0

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Route insights

In economy, Southwest's Economy (open seating) (737-800) leads the field with a 3.9/10.

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Frequently asked

Which is better in economy: Hawaiian or Southwest on HNL-OGG?

Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) edges out Economy (Hawaiian Airlines, 717) in economy, scoring 3.9/10 vs 3.1. The deciding factor: USB-A only vs no power.

What are the best seats in Hawaiian Economy on HNL-OGG?

Best: Seats on the 2-seat side (A and B) avoid the middle seat. Row 5 (first row of economy) has extra legroom. Avoid: Middle seat C in the 3-seat section. Last rows near the rear lavatory. Short inter-island hops (25-45 minutes). No wifi, no power, no IFE screens. Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages served. 2-3 layout means no seat has more than one neighbor on the 2-side. 717 fleet is being retired as Hawaiian transitions to newer aircraft. Exit row seats on the 717 may have limited recline.

What are the best seats in Southwest Economy (open seating) on HNL-OGG?

Best: 16A and 16F have the most legroom (no seat in front, behind exit row). Row 12 exit row seats also have extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (row 29) is narrower, restricted recline, near galley/lavatory noise. Seats 10A, 11A, 11F lack windows. Single-class cabin. Assigned seating launched Jan 2026. Extra legroom rows at front have ~34 inch pitch. Older 737-800s lack power outlets; newer retrofits have USB-A and USB-C in seatbacks. Streaming entertainment via personal devices only. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.