United MileagePlus award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for SAN→LIH in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 22,800 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 25 dates). Lowest first class: 67,200 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 25 dates).
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- Lowest economy
- 22,800 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 25 dates
- Lowest first class
- 67,200 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 25 dates
In economy, 22,800 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus was the 6th lowest of the 11 programs with economy award space on this route; the lowest was 11,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. With United MileagePlus, first class started at 67,200 miles + $5.60, about 2.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (22,800 miles + $5.60).
MileagePlus award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus award AwardTool observed on SAN→LIH in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 22,800 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop |  AS UA | 9+ | 25 | See dates | |
| First | 67,200 miles + $5.60 | 1 stop | ASUA | 8 | 25 | See dates |
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 MileagePlus award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 22,800 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 25,000 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 67,200 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 67,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | 72,100 miles + $5.60 | 8 | 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.
How often MileagePlus award space showed up
Departure dates in the next 365 days that AwardTool checked for United MileagePlus in the last 30 days, how many had award space in each cabin at any price, and the latest departure with space.
| Cabin | Dates with space | Share of dates checked | Latest departure with space |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 25 of 25 | 100% | |
| First | 25 of 25 | 100% |
Best months to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH) with MileagePlus
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 22,800 miles + $5.60 (12 dates) | 67,200 miles + $5.60 (12 dates) | |
| 25,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 88,400 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 25,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | 127,000 miles + taxes not reported (2 dates) | |
| 25,000 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) | 75,500 miles + taxes not reported (9 dates) |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
How to get MileagePlus miles
- Bilt Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
- Chase Ultimate Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
MileagePlus vs other programs from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $44.77 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 11,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 35,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 20,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 55,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 18,300 pts + $5.60 | — | 66,800 pts + $5.60 |
| GOL Smiles | 51,000 pts + taxes not reported | 359,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | — |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 35,000 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $17.30 | 73,400 pts + $17.30Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 22,800 pts + $5.60 | — | 67,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $13.57 | — | — |
Questions about MileagePlus award flights from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)
How many miles do you need to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH) with United MileagePlus?
The lowest one-way United MileagePlus awards AwardTool observed in the last 30 days (newest observation Nov 9, 2026): economy 22,800 miles + $5.60, with monthly lows of 22,800 miles in 1 month and 25,000 miles in 3 months (taxes vary), and award space on 25 departure dates; first class 67,200 miles + $5.60, with a typical monthly low of 75,500 miles (taxes vary) over 4 months and award space on 25 departure dates. Monthly lows varied in economy (22,800 to 25,000 miles + taxes vary) and first class (67,200 to 127,000 miles + taxes vary), so the award on your dates may cost more. Search live before transferring points.
What's the lowest MileagePlus award from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
In economy, 22,800 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 17:47 UTC for a Dec 29, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed economy award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 06:13 UTC). In first class, 67,200 miles + $5.60. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 17:47 UTC for a Dec 29, 2026 departure. United MileagePlus showed first-class award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 9, 2026, 06:13 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH) with MileagePlus?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop United MileagePlus award space on this route in the last 30 days. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book MileagePlus awards from San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
Bilt Rewards (1:1, Instant) and Chase Ultimate Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest MileagePlus award prices from San Diego (SAN) 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, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 22,800 miles + $5.60 (12 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When does United MileagePlus release award seats for San Diego (SAN) to Kauai (LIH)?
United MileagePlus publishes a booking window of about 337 days (about 11 months) before departure (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026). On this route AwardTool saw United MileagePlus award space for departures as late as May 9, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See MileagePlus award release dates.