Act fast: Hawaiian Airlines first class for as few as 40,000 miles one-way

There are some great deals using miles on Hawaiian Airlines right now. First-class flights to Hawaii are on sale for as few as 40,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles.

Related: The best time to visit Hawaii for good weather, smaller crowds, deals and more

TPG was able to find flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Honolulu's Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) for just 40,000 miles one-way for as many as four people.

There were also reports of availability from Phoenix, Los Angeles and other U.S. gateways. We haven't been able to duplicate that reporting, but it can't hurt to take a look even if you aren't in Salt Lake City.

Deal basics

Airline: Hawaiian Airlines

Routes: Salt Lake City and other U.S. cities to Oahu and Maui

How to book: Directly with the airline; no code needed

Travel dates: Through the end of the schedule

Book by: As soon as possible

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Sample routes

I found a round-trip, first-class ticket from Salt Lake City to Honolulu for just 80,000 miles, plus $11.20 in taxes and fees.

As you can see below, there was availability for as many as four passengers for 80,000 miles round-trip to Oahu.

There were multiple dates available, including in late spring and summer.

Related: Save money: How you can book flights to Hawaii using points and miles

While not quite as cheap, I also found flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for as few as 60,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles each way.

You could also fly round-trip between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kahului Airport (OGG) for 120,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles.

Maximize your purchase

When you book this deal, or any flights, be sure to use a credit card for the taxes and fees that earns bonus points on airfare purchases, such as:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 2 points per dollar spent on travel
• American Express® Gold Card: 3 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through amextravel.com
• The Platinum Card® from American Express: 5 points per dollar spent on airfare when booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (on up to $500,000 of these purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar)
• Chase Sapphire Reserve®: 8 points per dollar on all Chase Travel℠ purchases and 4 points per dollar on flights booked directly through the airline
• Citi Strata Premier® Card (see rates and fees): 3 points per dollar spent on air travel

Bottom line

This deal provides a relatively inexpensive way to visit Hawaii and offers plenty of space for up to four passengers. There are about a million reasons why you should jump all over this deal. For starters, you can adventure around the fun island of Oahu or drive the Road to Hana in Maui.

If you don't have Hawaiian Airlines miles, you can transfer from the American Express Membership Rewards program. It offers a 1:1 transfer ratio and periodic transfer bonuses.

You might also want to consider opening a Hawaiian Airlines credit card to get a stash of miles for future redemptions. I recently opened both a personal and a business card, which I explain further in this article.

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