There are some great deals using miles on Hawaiian Airlines right now, with first-class flights to Hawaii for as few as 40,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles.
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TPG was able to find flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) for just 40,000 miles one-way for as many as four people, but there were reports that there was also availability from Phoenix, Los Angeles and other U.S. gateways. We haven’t been able to duplicate that reporting, but it can’t hurt to take a look even if you aren’t in Salt Lake City.
Deal basics
Airline: Hawaiian Airlines
Routes: To Honolulu and Maui from Salt Lake City and other mainland airports
How to book: Directly with the airline; no code needed
Travel dates: Through the end of the schedule
Book by: As soon as possible
Sample routes
I found a trip from Salt Lake City to Honolulu for just 80,000 miles round-trip in first class, plus $11.20 in taxes and fees.
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As you can see below, there was availability for as many as four passengers for 80,000 round-trip to Oahu.
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There were multiple dates available, including in late spring and summer.
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While not quite as cheap, I also found flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for as little as 60,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles each way.
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You could also fly for 120,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles round-trip from Los Angeles to Kahului Airport (OGG).
Hawaiian Airlines mileage deal. HAWAIIAN AIRLINESMaximize your purchase
When you book this deal, or any flights, be sure to use a credit card for the taxes and fees that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 3 points per dollar spent on travel
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel
Bottom line
This is a nice deal to visit Hawaii with plentiful space for up to four passengers. There are about a million reasons why you should jump all over this deal, including having adventures on the fun island of Oahu or the chance to visit Maui and drive the Road to Hana.
If you don’t have Hawaiian Airlines miles, you can transfer from the American Express Membership Rewards program, which offers a 1:1 transfer ratio and periodic transfer bonuses.
You might also want to consider opening a Hawaiian Airlines credit card to get a stash of miles for future redemptions. I recently opened both a personal and a business card, which I explain further in this article.
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