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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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Sea of Cortez meets Pacific — luxury resorts, whales, world-class fishing

Pay in cash

$3,900

$400 flight + $3,500 hotel

Pay with points

155,000 pts

+ $50 taxes & fees

30KSouthwest125KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 2-3 nights at Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive (~$2,100 value with food!)

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Weather in June

⚠️ Off-season — weather can be challenging

Best: November

Air temp

75°–93°F

24°–34°C

Water temp

80°F

27°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Low

Hot dry, fewer crowds.

Switch month

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

● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → SJD

Economy

Southwest Rapid Rewards
JFK → SJD — connect via JFK, EWR, or MIA. Southwest into SJD — direct from many West Coast cities
20K/30K/45K
roundtrip · Wanna Get Away (dynamic)
+ $50 taxes
Open to cover:SW Priority Sapphire Preferred
American AAdvantage
JFK → SJD — connect via JFK, EWR, or MIA. AA into SJD via DFW or LAX
30,000
roundtrip
+ $50 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 Ziva Los Cabos (All-Inclusive)
Hyatt·All-inclusive families
Cat 5 — all-inclusive includes food + drinks. Excellent point value.
21K/25K/29K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 6
$700/night cash
5 nights = 125,000 pts (~$3,500 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Andaz Mayakoba (Hyatt) — sister, also Cabo
Hyatt·Hyatt all-inclusive
Use Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos all-inclusive — Cat 5.
21K/25K/29K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 6
$500/night cash
5 nights = 125,000 pts (~$2,500 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal
Hilton Honors·Top-tier luxury
Cliff resort entered via private tunnel — top luxury.
120,000/night
$1500/night cash
5 nights = 600,000 pts (~$7,500 value)
Open to cover:Hilton Aspire Hilton Surpass

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 Ziva all-inclusive + RT flight.

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 2-3 nights at Hyatt Ziva all-inclusive (~$2,100 value with food!)

$95/yr annual fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve

75K UR → 30K Southwest/AA for RT flight + activities

$795/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$100

Food (5 days)$350

Activities (5 days)$500

Total cash needed$950

🚗 Hotel airport shuttle + Uber + taxis within Cabo + San Jose del Cabo · vs. $3,900 full cash trip

What to see & do in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Lover's Beach + El Arco
Sight
Iconic rock arch at land's end — water taxi from marina.
Whale Watching (Dec-Apr)
Only here
Humpbacks + grays migrate — boat tours from marina or Cabo Pulmo.
Cabo Pulmo National Park
Outdoor
Snorkel/dive UNESCO marine reserve — recovered coral, schooling fish.
Todos Santos Day Trip
Day trip
1 hour north — magical town, Hotel California, surf beach.
San José del Cabo Art Walk
Neighborhood
Thursday evenings Nov-June — galleries open in colonial town.
Acre Resort + Restaurant
Food
Treehouse hotel + farm-to-table restaurant in jungle valley.

Events to know about

✨ In June

Cabo Surf Open
Happening
Mid-June — pro surfing competition at Acapulquito Beach.
Jun
Bisbee's Black & Blue Marlin Tournament
Late October — biggest sportfishing tournament in world ($5M+ purse).
Oct
Day of the Dead
Late October - early November — altars + parades in San José del Cabo.
Oct · Nov
Sabor a Cabo Food Festival
Early November — top Mexican chefs + tequila tasting.
Nov

All cards that help with this destination

Chase

World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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Amex

Amex Platinum

$895/yr