| Airline Reward Program | Redeeming Airline | Points | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Airlines | United | 15,000 | Anywhere | Hard to find availability |
| Air Canada | United | 25,000+ | West Coast | |
| Alaska Airlines | American Airlines | 35,000 | West Coast/Central | |
| Finnair | American Airlines | 38,000 | Anywhere | Have to call in to book |
| Qatar | American Airlines | 38,750 | West Coast | |
| Qatar | Alaska | 38,750 | West Coast | |
| Alaska Airlines | Alaska | 40,000 | Anywhere | |
| Hawaiian | Hawaiian | 40,000+ | Anywhere | Youâll have to wait for saver rates for lower rates |
| Virgin Airlines | Hawaiian | 40,000+ | Anywhere | Wonât show up online and need to call in to book |
| Airline Reward Program | Redeeming Airline | Points | Location | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | Southwest | 7,000+ | Anywhere | Points based on cash price |
| Turkish Airlines | United | 10,000 | Anywhere | Booking portal is buggy |
| United | United | 11,000+ | Anywhere | |
| Air Canada | United | 12,500+ | Anywhere | |
| Qatar | American Airlines | 13,000 | West Coast | |
| Qatar | Alaska | 13,000 | West Coast | |
| Singapore Airlines | Alaska | 13,000 | Central/West Coast | Krisflyer points expire |
| Finnair | Alaska | 13,500 | Anywhere | Have to call in to book |
| Alaska Airlines | Alaska | 15,000 | Anywhere | |
| Alaska Airlines | American Airlines | 17,500 | West Coast/ Central | |
| Air France | Delta | 18,000+ | West Coast | |
| Finnair | American Airlines | 15,000 | Anywhere | Have to call in to book |
| American Airlines | American Airlines | 20,000 | Anywhere | |
| Hawaiian | Hawaiian | 20,000+ | Anywhere | |
| JetBlue | Hawaiian | 20,000+ | Anywhere | |
| Virgin Airlines | Hawaiian | 20,000+ | Anywhere | Wonât show up online and need to call in to book |
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Delta Platinum Card & Delta Reserve | Companion certificate |
| Companion tickets can fly to Hawaii and add your companion for free | |
| Delta Platinum - Only flying economy | |
| Delta Reserve - Can do business and economy | |
| Plus taxes and fees | |
| Alaska Airlines Visa Card Holder | Companion fare |
| You can book for $99 with taxes and fees | |
| You have to spend $6,000 to get Alaskan companion fare | |
| Have to fly Alaska Airlines and can't be used for companion fare | |
| Can only be used for companion | |
| Southwest Companion Pass | If you earn 135,000 points in a year, you can bring a companion with you (just pay taxes) |
| You can use points to buy your ticket or cash and get a free companion ticket | |
| Vacation Packages | Through airlines like Delta Vacations, Expedia Travel, Costco |
| Sometimes vacation packages including hotel, airfare, and rental car can cost less than airfare alone |
Cash Option