Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for DTW→LIH. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 693,300 miles (GOL Smiles); mixed cabin from 300,000 miles + $5.60 (United MileagePlus). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Page regenerated from the Oct 19, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH) at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, Michigan, United States (DTW)
- To
- Lihue Airport, Kauai, Hawaii, United States (LIH)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 6 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jul 2027
- Most dates with space
- 23 of 23 departure dates checked (American Airlines AAdvantage, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Kauai (LIH)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 26,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 10 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 5 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 78,600 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 4 | 8 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 13 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Delta SkyMiles, GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 300,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 11 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 693,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 5 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 14 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 113,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 10 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: GOL Smiles and Qantas Frequent Flyer.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 150,000 pts + $5.60 | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 693,300 pts + taxes not reported | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 113,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (6 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (5 dates) | |
| 38,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 62,500 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | |
| 40,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | — | — | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 98,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | |
| 41,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (1 date) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 98,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (2 dates) | 150,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 300,000 · MileagePlus (1 date)Mixed cabin | 98,000 · AAdvantage (2 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)How many miles or points you need from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)
- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 22,500 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 150,000 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, GOL Smiles had the lowest observed award, 693,300 miles (taxes not reported), apart from a mixed-cabin award from 300,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus; see how many miles you need with GOL Smiles.
- In first class, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 50,000 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Questions about award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)
What's the lowest Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Oct 11, 2026, 00:49 UTC for a Nov 11, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 23 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 19, 2026, 16:35 UTC). In business class, 693,300 miles with GOL Smiles. Seen Oct 10, 2026, 22:56 UTC for a Nov 22, 2026 departure. GOL Smiles showed business-class award space on 5 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 12, 2026, 03:37 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 300,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 23 dates, first class 23 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 8 dates, first class 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 10 dates, first class 10 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 8 dates, business class 5 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 5 dates, business class 2 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 14 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 11 dates, first class 14 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Kauai (LIH)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (7 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 693,300 miles with Smiles (4 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 300,000 miles with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.