Hawaiian Sweet Spots & Transfer Partners

Hawaiian is one of the most valuable airline loyalty programs. Here's how to earn Hawaiian miles through credit card transfers, and the best ways to redeem them.

Transfer Partners

AMEX MR → Hawaiian (1:1, ~1 min)

Best Cards for Earning Hawaiian Miles

Amex Platinum

Amex · $695/yr

150,000 MR signup bonus

Min spend: $8,000 in 180 days

Best for: Japan (via ANA - best MR sweet spot), Asia (via Singapore/ANA), Europe (via Virgin Atlantic/Air France)

Amex once-per-lifetime rule per card product. Check CardMatch for targeted offers.

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Amex Gold

Amex · $325/yr

60,000 MR signup bonus

Min spend: $6,000 in 180 days

Best for: Japan (via ANA), Europe (via Air France/Virgin Atlantic), Everyday spend optimization (4x dining, 4x groceries)

Amex once-per-lifetime rule. Often has higher targeted offers (75-90k via incognito/referral).

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Start Planning

Use Fare Hacker's search to find Hawaiian award availability, or check the affordability calculator to see if you have enough.