Award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 13 programs for RDU→HNL. Lowest economy: 17,300 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 82,100 points + $17.30 (Qantas Frequent Flyer). Lowest first class: 50,000 points + $25.60 (Alaska Atmos Rewards).
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Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL) at a glance
- From
- Raleigh-Durham International, Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, United States (RDU)
- To
- Daniel K. Inouye International, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States (HNL)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, via Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity
- 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 Aug 2027
- Most dates with space
- 60 of 60 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 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 17,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 60 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 26 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.88 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 14 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 9 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 29,000 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 24 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 30,000 pts + $9.46 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 32,000 pts + $42.66 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 17 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 9 | See dates | |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 50,200 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 8 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 57,000 pts + $56.45 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 7 | 13 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 76,500 pts + taxes not reported | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 8 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 32,500 pts + $25.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 44,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | — | 60 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 90,200 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 25 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 95,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 513,100 pts + taxes not reported | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 2 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etihad GuestLowest, mixed cabin | 75,000 pts + $62.62Mixed cabin | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 94,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | — | 59 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 151,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates | |
| GOL Smiles | 161,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 7 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club.
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 | 22 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 55,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 2 | 60 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 75,800 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 26 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 90,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 stops | Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 36 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Etihad Guest, GOL Smiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Virgin Australia Velocity 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 | Delta SkyMiles | 17,300 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 25,000 pts + $44.66 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 49,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $62.62Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 82,100 pts + $17.30 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | GOL Smiles | 161,800 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | United MileagePlus | 132,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 2 stops | 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.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop space via Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Best months to fly from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 49,500 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | 82,100 · Qantas (2 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (7 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 77,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 95,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | |
| 17,300 · SkyMiles (13 dates) | 77,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 75,000 · Etihad Guest (1 date)Mixed cabin | 50,000 · Atmos (11 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 81,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 94,500 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (8 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 32,500 · Atmos (2 dates) | 121,500 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (5 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 77,500 · AAdvantage (12 dates) | 117,000 · Qantas (2 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (7 dates) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 107,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 184,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 98,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 43,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 93,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 161,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 98,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 22,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 106,500 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 177,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 106,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | |
| 25,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 79,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 153,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) | 55,000 · AAdvantage (1 date) |
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 | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 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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Search Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)How many miles or points you need from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)
- In economy, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 17,300 miles + $5.60; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
- In premium economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 32,500 points + $25.60; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- In business class, Qantas Frequent Flyer had the lowest observed award, 82,100 points + $17.30; see how many points you need with Qantas Frequent Flyer.
- 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 Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)
What's the lowest Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 17,300 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Oct 5, 2026, 15:01 UTC for a Dec 7, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 26 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 23:10 UTC). In business class, 82,100 points + $17.30 with Qantas Frequent Flyer. Seen Sep 28, 2026, 18:16 UTC for an Oct 21, 2026 departure. Qantas Frequent Flyer showed business-class award space on 8 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 13, 2026, 23:10 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 60 dates, premium economy 60 dates, business class 59 dates, first class 60 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 14 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 26 dates, premium economy 2 dates, first class 22 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 9 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 8 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 26 dates, premium economy 25 dates, first class 26 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 13 dates, business class 1 date); GOL Smiles (economy 8 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 7 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Which credit card points can book awards from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:0.6), 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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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), JetBlue TrueBlue (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 award prices from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Honolulu (HNL)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 17,300 miles with SkyMiles (13 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Oct 2026 departures, 82,100 points with Qantas (2 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.