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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Park City, UT

America's largest ski resort + historic Main Street + Sundance

Pay in cash

$4,800

$300 flight + $4,500 hotel

Pay with points

170,000 pts

+ $12 taxes & fees

20KSouthwest150KHyatt

Best card for this trip

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 4 nights at Hyatt Centric (~$1,400 value)

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Weather in June

🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds

Best: January

Air temp

42°–74°F

6°–23°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Moderate

Wildflowers, hiking trails open.

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

● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → SLC

Economy

Southwest Rapid Rewards
JFK → SLC — check direct flights from JFK. Southwest into SLC
13K/20K/30K
roundtrip · Wanna Get Away (dynamic)
+ $12 taxes
Open to cover:SW Priority Sapphire Preferred
Delta SkyMiles
JFK → SLC — check direct flights from JFK. Delta hub SLC — direct from most US cities
22,000
roundtrip
+ $15 taxes
Open to cover:Delta Gold Amex Platinum

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.

Pendry Park City
Hyatt·Modern luxury slopeside
Cat 6 — slopeside at Canyons, modern luxury.
25K/30K/35K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7
$900/night cash
5 nights = 150,000 pts (~$4,500 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Hyatt Centric Park City
Hyatt·Practical ski-in/out
Cat 4 — at base of Park City Mountain, walk to lift.
17K/20K/23K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5
$350/night cash
5 nights = 90,000 pts (~$1,750 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

St. Regis Deer Valley
Marriott Bonvoy·Top-tier luxury
Mid-mountain Deer Valley — funicular to room, ski valet.
100,000/night
$1500/night cash
5 nights = 500,000 pts (~$7,500 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 4 nights Hyatt Centric Park City + RT flight. Lift tickets separate.

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 4 nights at Hyatt Centric (~$1,400 value)

$95/yr annual fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve

75K UR → 22K Delta for RT flight + shuttle + meals

$795/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$50

Food (5 days)$450

Activities (5 days)$1000

Total cash needed$1,500

🚗 SLC airport shuttle 40min; free Park City bus throughout town · vs. $4,800 full cash trip

What to see & do in Park City, UT

Park City Mountain Resort
Outdoor
7,300 acres — largest ski resort in US after Vail merger.
Deer Valley Resort
Outdoor
Skiers-only (no snowboards) — high-end service, gourmet dining mountainside.
Historic Main Street
Neighborhood
Victorian-era silver mining town transformed into walkable shop + restaurant street.
Olympic Park
Only here
From 2002 Winter Games — bobsled rides, ski jump tours, alpine slide.
High West Distillery
Food
Country's first ski-in/ski-out distillery — try the rendezvous rye.
Mountain Biking
Outdoor
400 miles of trails, IMBA Gold-rated network. Try Mid-Mountain trail.

Events to know about

Sundance Film Festival
Late January - early February — biggest indie film festival in US. Premiums everywhere.
Jan
FIS Freestyle Ski World Cup
Early February — moguls + aerials at Deer Valley.
Jan · Feb
Park City Food + Wine Classic
Mid-July — top chefs + Utah wines.
Jul
Tour of Utah Cycling
Early August stage race through mountains.
Aug

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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Park City, UT

Flights — JFK → SLC

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

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What to see & do in Park City, UT

Events to know about

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