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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Vail, CO

America's most famous ski resort + Bavarian alpine village charm

Pay in cash

$6,350

$350 flight + $6,000 hotel

Pay with points

225,000 pts

+ $12 taxes & fees

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Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 2 nights at Grand Hyatt Vail (~$1,600 value)

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Weather in June

🌤️ Shoulder season — decent weather, fewer crowds

Best: January

Air temp

39°–71°F

4°–22°C

Rainfall

moderate

Crowds

Moderate

Summer arrives — wildflowers.

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● Best months ● Shoulder ● Off-season

Flights — JFK → EGE

Economy

United MileagePlus
JFK → EGE — connect via DEN. United into DEN — 90 min drive to Vail
25,000
roundtrip
+ $12 taxes
Open to cover:United Explorer Sapphire Preferred
Chase Ultimate Rewards
JFK → EGE — connect via DEN. UR → United into DEN
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.

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek
Hyatt·Family ski luxury, ice rink
Cat 7 — Beaver Creek slopeside, 10 min from Vail.
35K/40K/45K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 8
$1200/night cash
5 nights = 200,000 pts (~$6,000 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred
Grand Hyatt Vail
Hyatt·Ski resort with views
Cat 6 — Cascade Village, free shuttle to Vail Village.
25K/30K/35K
off / std / peak · Hyatt Cat 7
$800/night cash
5 nights = 150,000 pts (~$4,000 value)
Open to cover:World of Hyatt Sapphire Preferred

More hotels on points

The Lodge at Vail
Hilton Honors·Slope-side luxury
Luxury Collection — slopeside at Vail Village, ski lockers + cookies.
95,000/night
$900/night cash
5 nights = 475,000 pts (~$4,500 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 Reserve (60K UR). Covers 2 nights Park Hyatt Beaver Creek + RT flight. Lift tickets separate.

Chase World of Hyatt

60K + free Cat 1-4 cert = 2 nights at Grand Hyatt Vail (~$1,600 value)

$95/yr annual fee

Chase Sapphire Reserve

60K UR + Priority Pass + travel credit → 25K United for RT flight

$795/yr annual fee

Your out-of-pocket budget for this trip

Local transport$75

Food (5 days)$500

Activities (5 days)$1000

Total cash needed$1,575

🚗 Epic Mountain Express shuttle DEN→Vail ($75 OW); free Vail town bus · vs. $6,350 full cash trip

What to see & do in Vail, CO

Vail Mountain Skiing
Outdoor
5,317 acres — Back Bowls + Blue Sky Basin. North America's largest single-mountain resort.
Vail Village
Neighborhood
Bavarian-style pedestrian village — shopping, gondola, ice skating.
Beaver Creek
Outdoor
10 min west — quieter ski mountain with afternoon cookies + skating.
Epic Discovery (Summer)
Outdoor
Summer mountain activities at Vail — zipline, alpine coaster, ropes.
Sweet Basil
Food
Vail Village classic since 1977 — modern American, Slifer family-owned.
Bridge Street Bar Hop
Nightlife
Slope-side après — Red Lion, George's, Pepi's. Live music + cocktails.

Events to know about

✨ In June

GoPro Mountain Games
Happening
Early June — outdoor adventure sports festival.
Jun
Bravo! Vail Music Festival
Happening
Late June - early August — classical music with NY Philharmonic.
Jun · Jul · Aug
Vail Burton US Open
Late February — snowboard halfpipe + slopestyle world championship.
Feb
Vail Snow Days
Mid-December opening week — concerts, ski demos.
Dec

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World of Hyatt

$95/yr

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Sapphire Reserve

$795/yr

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Bonvoy Brilliant

$650/yr

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Vail, CO

Flights — JFK → EGE

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

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What to see & do in Vail, CO

Events to know about

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