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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Seattle, WA

Pike Place, Space Needle, ferries to islands and mountains

Pay in cash

$1,900

$300 flight + $1,600 hotel

Pay with points

115,000 pts

+ $12 taxes & fees

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Best card for this trip

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 4 nights at Hyatt at Olive 8 (~$1,000 value)

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Weather in June

🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds

Best: July

Air temp

53°–71°F

12°–22°C

Rainfall

low

Crowds

Moderate

Glorious dry warm — peak hiking.

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → SEA

Economy

Alaska Mileage Plan
JFK → SEA — check direct flights from JFK. Alaska hub — best transcon Alaska partner deal
25,000
roundtrip
+ $12 taxes
Open to cover:Alaska Airlines Visa Amex Platinum
Chase Ultimate Rewards
JFK → SEA — check direct flights from JFK. UR → Southwest or United
25,000
roundtrip
+ $12 taxes
Open to cover:Sapphire Preferred Sapphire Reserve

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.

Grand Hyatt Seattle
Hyatt·Business + sightseeing
Cat 4 — downtown high-rise near Pike Place.
17K/20K/23K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 5
$320/night cash
5 nights = 90,000 pts (~$1,600 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Hyatt at Olive 8
Hyatt·Walkable, budget
Cat 3 — LEED-certified, walking distance to convention.
12K/15K/18K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 4
$250/night cash
5 nights = 75,000 pts (~$1,250 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Marriott Bonvoy·Luxury, historic
Iconic 1924 hotel, just renovated.
50,000/night
$450/night cash
5 nights = 250,000 pts (~$2,250 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 + RT flight + meals.

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 4 nights at Hyatt at Olive 8 (~$1,000 value)

$95/yr annual fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve

75K UR → 25K Southwest/United for RT flight, leftover for food

$795/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$75

Food (5 days)$375

Activities (5 days)$250

Total cash needed$700

🚗 Light rail SEA→downtown ($3) + Uber + walking · vs. $1,900 full cash trip

What to see & do in Seattle, WA

Pike Place Market
Sight
1907 farmer's market — flying fish at Pike Place Fish Co, original Starbucks, gum wall.
Space Needle
Sight
605-ft observation tower. Glass floor; combine with Chihuly Garden + Glass next door.
Olympic National Park
Day trip
2 hours west — rainforests, beaches, glaciated mountains. Multi-day worthy.
Bainbridge Island Ferry
Only here
35-min ferry from waterfront — quiet village, wineries, easy day trip.
Museum of Pop Culture
Sight
Frank Gehry-designed building — Nirvana, sci-fi, fantasy exhibits.
Salumi Artisan Cured Meats
Food
Cult-status Italian sandwich shop founded by Mario Batali's father.

Events to know about

✨ In June

Seattle International Film Festival
Happening
Late May - mid-June — largest film festival in US.
May · Jun
Bumbershoot Festival
Labor Day weekend — music + arts festival at Seattle Center.
Aug · Sep
Seafair Weekend
Early August — Blue Angels airshow + hydroplane races.
Aug
Pike Place Market Anniversary
August — flower vendors, music, celebrations of market's heritage.
Aug

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World of Hyatt

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$795/yr

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Venture X

$395/yr

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Seattle, WA

Flights — JFK → SEA

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

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What to see & do in Seattle, WA

Events to know about

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