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Deal of the day: Fly to Hawaii from just 9,000 points

Hawaii’s beautiful islands sell themselves, but a good award deal can be the incentive travelers need to finally book that dream vacation.

With year-round sunshine, beach-to-volcano scenery you won’t find anywhere else in the U.S. and a laid-back culture built around food, nature and being outside, Hawaii works just as well for a quick escape as it does for a bucket-list adventure.

You may be surprised by just how few points you need to fly to Hawaii right now.

Read on to learn what routes are available and how to book this deal.

Note: Prices and availability were accurate at the time of writing.

Related reading: The best time to visit Hawaii for good weather, smaller crowds, deals and more

TPG’s deal of the day basics

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  • Airline: Alaska Airlines
  • Routes: San Diego International Airport (SAN), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Kahului Airport (OGG) on Maui; SFO, LAX and SAN to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) on Oahu; SAN, SMF and SFO to Lihue Airport (LIH) on Kauai; and LAX, SAN and SFO to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) on the Big Island
  • Best way to book: Alaska Airlines Atmos Rewards
  • Price: From 9,000 Atmos Rewards points plus $5.60 in taxes and fees
  • Retail price: From $120 one-way
  • Travel dates: Various dates from January to April 2026

How to find and book TPG’s deal of the day

Since these prices are only available on select dates, the Seats.aero tool is a huge time-saver when it comes to quickly finding award availability to Hawaii.

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How to earn the points and miles required for TPG’s deal of the day

You can earn Atmos Rewards points with the following credit cards:

  • Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card: Earn 80,000 bonus points and a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.
  • Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Credit Card: Earn 60,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account, plus receive a 30% global flight discount code for a qualifying future flight after opening your new account.
  • Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card: Earn 60,000 bonus points and a $99 Companion Fare (plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $4,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account.

Bilt Rewards members can transfer Bilt Points to Atmos Rewards at a 1:1 ratio.

The Atmos Rewards Ascent and the Atmos Rewards Summit earn 3 Atmos Rewards points for every dollar spent on eligible rent when paying through Bilt (up to $50,000 per calendar year; terms apply).

Snorkeler on the Big Island, Hawaii. Near Kona.
Snorkeler on the Big Island near Kona, Hawaii. JAMES R.D. SCOTT/GETTY IMAGES

Bottom line

Hawaii is closer than you think: Flights are available right now from as few as 9,000 points plus the price of a cup of coffee in taxes and fees.

If you have Atmos Rewards or Bilt points to transfer, now is the time to say “aloha” to paradise and book your vacation.

Continue planning your trip to Hawaii:

Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.

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