Maui Plane Rides · Kahului Airport
A small plane from Kahului with nobody in the cabin but your own group, flying 80 to 90 minutes over Maui's coasts, Lanai and Molokini. Pick it for the time in the air: it's the longest private flight on this site and the one with the most reviews.
Maui Plane Rides flies out of the general aviation side of Kahului Airport. You park by the fence past the control tower, meet your pilot and climb into a private cabin that the listing says seats up to five. Then it's headsets on and wheels up. The pilot talks you through the route the whole way, and guests say the pilot asks which sights you want before take-off.
The listing names the stops: Nakalele Blowhole, Honolua Bay, Lanai, Molokini Crater, Wailea and Makena, the lava fields and Kamaole Beach, then back over the old sugar country of central Maui. The flight lasts 80 to 90 minutes in the air, which is why it beats the one-hour 3 Islands flight if you want to see Lanai and the south shore without rushing.
Two caveats. The price is per person, with two travelers minimum: $1,072 for a couple at the from-price, $1,608 for three. And a small plane bumps in the trade winds; two reviewers mention a bumpy ride or airsickness. The operator also lists a 90-minute flight for up to three at $799 in total on its own website, with a fuel surcharge of $40 per person that may apply. Viator's price buys free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Compare both before you pay.
Set your GPS to "Maui Plane Rides" or Eena Street, follow the signs, pass the tall control tower and take the first left to park. There's no early check-in.
Guests report the pilot offers route options before you board. Mention any sight you care about, and give each passenger's weight if it changed since booking.
North to Nakalele Blowhole and Honolua Bay, then across the channel past Lanai.
Molokini Crater, Wailea and Makena, the lava fields and Kamaole Beach on the way home.
Back to the same gate where you parked. Gratuities are not included.
★★★★★Absolutely best experience of vacation!! Our pilot was polite and knowledgeable and it was an amazing experience!! Stunning and beautiful a whole different perspective
★★★★★Wonderful way to see the 5 islands around Maui. See the majestic cliffs, blues and greens clear waters, the blow hole and many more sights. Small business owner. Personal service at its best!
★★★★★My husband was sitting in front and he got also the chance to fly a bit the plane. The landing was the best and smoothest landing I ever had in my life [...]
★★★★★Amazing tour. Informative with absolutely stunning views. Landing was perfect. Best thing we've done while in Hawaii!
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Per person on Viator: from $536, with two travelers minimum, so a couple pays $1,072 at the from-price. Every traveler pays the adult rate.
The listing gives about 80 to 90 minutes, within a booking of 1 hour 30 minutes. One reviewer timed theirs at about 1 to 1.25 hours.
The stop list names Maui, Lanai and Molokini Crater; guests also report Kahoolawe and Molokai from the cabin. The route is flown past, never landing anywhere but Kahului.
Kahului Airport on Maui: the Maui Plane Rides private aviation gate off Eena Street. Park past the control tower and arrive at your booked time.
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Your group alone in the cabin for 90 minutes over five islands, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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