Travel June 16, 2026 0 Comments

Unlock a Dream Family Getaway to Hawaii Using Just 100,000 Chase Points—Here’s the Secret Booking Hack You’ve Been Missing

Ever wondered if you could turn everyday spending into a dream Hawaiian getaway without breaking the bank? Well, buckle up — because with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card’s jaw-dropping 100,000-point welcome bonus (after spending $5,000 in the first three months), that dream’s closer than you think. Imagine snagging four round-trip flights to Hawaii for just $44.80 plus Chase points — yes, you read that right! The trick? Transferring your Chase Ultimate Rewards points directly to United’s MileagePlus program, unlocking some of the best value for your points imaginable. If you’re like me and constantly hunting for smart travel hacks that turn the impossible into reality, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Curious how to make every swipe bring you closer to palm trees and ocean breeze? Dive in and let’s explore the easiest way to maximize this limited-time offer together. LEARN MORE

To celebrate the 100,000 bonus point welcome offer after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening on the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees), we are showing some of the best and easiest ways you can maximize this limited-time offer.

How does four round-trip flights to Hawaii for a total of just $44.80 plus Chase points sound?

Here’s the secret to this great deal: transfer your Chase Ultimate Rewards points to United’s MileagePlus program.

The redemption: 4 round-trip tickets to Hawaii from 104,000 points

At a glance: United Economy class to Hawaii via United
Transfer partner	United MileagePlus (1:1 transfer from Chase Ultimate Rewards)
Points required	From 26,000 per person plus $11.20 in taxes and fees
Cash value	1.75 cents per point
Availability	Good, search on the United website
	Anyone looking to book round-trip flights to Hawaii with one card’s welcome bonus

MileagePlus offers the following great deals to Hawaii (one-way, per person, plus just $5.60 in taxes and fees):

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) from 13,000 Chase points;
LAX to Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) from 15,000 Chase points;
LAX to Lihue Airport (LIH) from 15,000 Chase points;
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to KOA from 17,600 Chase points;
Denver International Airport (DEN) to LIH from 22,000 Chase points;
DEN to HNL from 22,000 Chase points;
Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to HNL from 25,000 Chase points; and
Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to HNL from 25,000 Chase points.

That means you could book four people, round-trip flights from LAX to HNL for only 104,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points plus $44.80 in taxes and fees. Remember, you’ll earn at least 5,000 additional Chase points by spending $5,000 on everyday purchases to earn the 100,000-point welcome offer.

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For a card with just a $95 annual fee, this is a terrific way to maximize your travel.

Chase points transfer to United at a 1:1 rate at no cost, and in our testing, transfers are usually instant.

Bottom line

There are so many easy ways to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points, and we’ll keep bringing you our favorite options and showing you just how valuable they are to help your vacation inspiration.

This 100,000 bonus point welcome offer on the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is a strictly limited-time offer; so don’t miss out on our favorite beginner travel card.

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