Late Night Flight out of Hawaii

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When I traveled to Hawaii, my flights home departed at night. A late departure meant more time in Hawaii, but it also presented a problem when we had to check out early. Fortunately, some resorts offer luggage storage and the use of a hospitality room to freshen up prior to departing on a late flight. That was a nice benefit when we stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village on Oahu. If you stay in a hotel or condo without luggage storage and a hospitality room might want to take the time to visit sites on the way to the airport.

During our second trip to Maui, we stopped by the Buzz's Wharf restaurant and then went to the Maui Ocean Center on the way to the airport. We left our luggage in the car trunk and were able to pass a lot of time before heading to the airport. I heard stories about people breaking into rental cars, but I made sure that I carried any valuables.

Although a late night flight home might seem like an inconvenience, it can be a great way to get in some last minute sightseeing. If you prefer to have more access to your hotel room, you can purchase an extra night or see if your hotel offers late check out. Sometimes you can get a late check out for an extra charge or you might qualify for free late check out if you're a member of the hotel's frequent traveler club.