How many points does a round-trip flight to Hawaii cost?

A round-trip economy flight from the US mainland to Hawaii typically costs 25,000–35,000 points in programs like United MileagePlus, American AAdvantage, or Chase Ultimate Rewards transferred to United. Business class runs 50,000–80,000 points round-trip on programs like Air Canada Aeroplan or Chase UR.

What is the best credit card for earning travel points?

The Chase Sapphire Preferred ($95/year) and Chase Sapphire Reserve ($550/year) are the most flexible, earning Chase Ultimate Rewards transferable to United, Hyatt, Air Canada, and 10+ other partners. The Amex Platinum earns Amex Membership Rewards transferable to Delta, Air France, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines.

How many hotel points does a night at a Hyatt cost?

Hyatt hotels cost 3,500–45,000 World of Hyatt points per night. Category 1-2 hotels (many international locations) start at 3,500 points. Category 7 (top luxury) is 45,000 points. Category 8 (Miraval resorts) is 45,000 points. Hyatt is one of the best hotel programs for point value.

Can I transfer Chase Ultimate Rewards to hotel programs?

Yes. Chase Ultimate Rewards transfers to World of Hyatt at a 1:1 ratio, making it one of the most valuable uses. You can also transfer to IHG Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy, though Hyatt generally offers the best value per point.

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Caribbean

Aruba

Outside hurricane belt — guaranteed sun, casinos, Dutch Caribbean charm

Pay in cash

$3,950

$450 flight + $3,500 hotel

Pay with points

185,000 pts

+ $30 taxes & fees

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Best card for this trip

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 2-3 nights at Hyatt Regency Aruba (~$1,800 value)

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Weather in June

🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds

Best: January

Air temp

78°–90°F

26°–32°C

Water temp

82°F

28°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Moderate

Hot dry — windsurfing season.

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → AUA

Economy

United MileagePlus
JFK → AUA — connect via JFK, EWR, or MIA. United nonstop from EWR/IAH to AUA
35,000
roundtrip
+ $30 taxes
Open to cover:United Explorer Sapphire Preferred
American AAdvantage
JFK → AUA — connect via JFK, EWR, or MIA. AA nonstop from MIA, DFW, CLT to AUA
35,000
roundtrip
+ $30 taxes
Open to cover:Sapphire Preferred

Top hotels for your points

⭐ Top picks

Picked for best points value — Hyatt has the only fixed award chart left in major US hotels, so your points stretch the furthest here. Tap each option below for why it stands out.

Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino
Hyatt·Family resort, beach
Cat 6 — Palm Beach, big resort with casino, family pools.
25K/30K/35K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7
$700/night cash
5 nights = 150,000 pts (~$3,500 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

Ritz-Carlton Aruba
Marriott Bonvoy·Luxury
Top of Palm Beach — multiple pools, casino, top spa.
85,000/night
$1100/night cash
5 nights = 425,000 pts (~$5,500 value)
Open to cover:Bonvoy Boundless Bonvoy Brilliant
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino
Marriott Bonvoy·Family value
Family-friendly value, beach + casino + multiple restaurants.
60,000/night
$550/night cash
5 nights = 300,000 pts (~$2,750 value)
Open to cover:Bonvoy Boundless Bonvoy Brilliant

Trip Strategy — open these cards and the trip is mostly free

Open World of Hyatt (60K + free Cat 1-4 cert) + Sapphire Preferred (75K UR). Covers 3 nights Hyatt Regency Aruba + RT flight.

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 2-3 nights at Hyatt Regency Aruba (~$1,800 value)

$95/yr annual fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve

75K UR → 35K AA for RT flight + car rental

$795/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Car rental (5 days)$300

Food (5 days)$450

Activities (5 days)$400

Total cash needed$1,150

🚗 Car rental needed · vs. $3,950 full cash trip

What to see & do in Aruba

Eagle Beach
Beach
Wider quieter beach than Palm Beach — divi-divi trees, sea turtle nests.
Palm Beach
Beach
Hotel strip — calm water, every watersport, beach bars.
Arikok National Park
Outdoor
20% of island — desert terrain, caves, natural pools.
California Lighthouse
Sight
NW tip — sunset spot named for SS California shipwreck nearby.
Snorkeling Antilla Wreck
Beach
Caribbean's largest snorkelable wreck — German WWII freighter scuttled 1940.
Iguana, donkey, ostrich farms
Only here
Family-friendly farms with desert animals, rescue donkeys.

Events to know about

✨ In June

Aruba Hi-Winds (Windsurfing)
Happening
Mid-July — international windsurfing competition.
Jun
Carnival
Late Jan - Fat Tuesday — Caribbean Carnival with parades, costumes.
Jan · Feb
Soul Beach Music Festival
Memorial Day weekend — R&B + soul acts.
May
Aruba International Film Festival
September — Caribbean + international cinema.
Sep

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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Amex

Bonvoy Brilliant

$650/yr

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Amex

Amex Platinum

$895/yr

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