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 moreTPG’s deal of the day basicsAARONP BAUER GRIFFIN/GC IMAGES/GETTY IMAGESAirline: Alaska AirlinesRoutes: 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 IslandBest way to book: Alaska Airlines Atmos RewardsPrice: From 9,000 Atmos Rewards points plus $5.60 in taxes and feesRetail price: From $120 one-wayTravel dates: Various dates from January to April 2026How to find and book TPG’s deal of the daySince 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.SEATS.AEROHow to earn the points and miles required for TPG’s deal of the dayYou 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 near Kona, Hawaii. JAMES R.D. SCOTT/GETTY IMAGESBottom lineHawaii 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:Save money: How you can book flights to Hawaii using points and milesHawaii cruise guide: Best itineraries, planning tips and things to do11 best family resorts in Hawaii for a relaxing vacationThe 8 best Hawaii cruises in 2025 and 2026Editorial 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.