Award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Honolulu (HNL)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 10 programs for DTW→HNL. Lowest economy: 22,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business: 60,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first: 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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DTW to HNL at a glance
- From
- Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport, Detroit, United States (DTW)
- To
- Daniel K Inouye International, Honolulu, United States (HNL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 10 of 11 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Honolulu (HNL)
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) | — | 308 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 327 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 171 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.66 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 144 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 220 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,500 pts + $32.04 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 38,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 44,000 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 118 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 44,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 48,600 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 327 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $54.91 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 164 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 3 | 15 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 47,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 308 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 70,800 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 110,200 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 326 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 117,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 2 | 323 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 304 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 pts + $59.01 | 1 stopMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA) | 6 | 32 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 118 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 7 | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 189,600 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 202 | See dates |
Not seen in business: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
First
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 327 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stopsMixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 3 | 308 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 324 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 114,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 327 | See dates |
Not seen in first: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 29,500 pts + $32.04 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Delta SkyMiles | 115,800 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Delta SkyMiles | 199,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 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 at the time shown. 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 44,000 points via Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed nonstop space on 54 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 110,200 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 190 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 189,600 miles via Delta SkyMiles, which showed nonstop space on 200 dates.
Best months to fly DTW to HNL on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (6 dates) | 60,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (8 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (20 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 84,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (12 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 84,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (18 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (1 date) | 82,100 · Qantas (13 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (28 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 47,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 89,600 · Qantas (11 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 84,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (16 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 84,500 · AAdvantage (27 dates) | 117,000 · Qantas (5 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 86,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 117,000 · Qantas (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 84,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 166,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 84,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 70,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | 57,000 · AAdvantage (6 dates) | 74,000 · Etihad Guest (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (7 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 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 | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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What's the lowest Detroit to Honolulu award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 308 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:44 UTC). In business, 60,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business award space on 304 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:44 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on DTW→HNL?
10 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 308 dates, premium economy 308 dates, business 304 dates, first 308 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 144 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, premium economy 15 dates, first 327 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 171 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 327 dates, premium economy 326 dates, business 202 dates, first 327 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 164 dates, business 32 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 14 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 220 dates, premium economy 9 dates, business 118 dates) and 2 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from DTW to HNL?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 44,000 points with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest DTW→HNL award prices?
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 Mar 2027 departures, 22,500 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 60,500 miles with AAdvantage (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.