How Many Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Miles from Honolulu to Japan?
Also see: Japan → Honolulu
Flying from Honolulu (HNL) to Japan on JAL Mileage Bank miles costs 20,000 miles in economy and 43,000 miles in business class each way — significantly cheaper than flying from the US mainland. At approximately 8–9 hours, the westbound Honolulu–Japan route is shorter than most transpacific flights and makes for a comfortable business class redemption.
Japan Airlines Award Chart — Honolulu to Japan
JAL operates nonstop from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Tokyo Narita (NRT), Tokyo Haneda (HND), Osaka Kansai (KIX), Nagoya (NGO), and other Japanese cities.
| Cabin | Miles (each way) |
|---|---|
| Economy | 20,000 |
| Premium Economy | 30,000 |
| Business Class | 43,000 |
| First Class | 90,000 (low season) / 100,000 (regular) / 110,000 (high season) |
First class uses JAL's three-tier peak pricing. Low season covers shoulder months; high season includes summer (July–August), Golden Week, and year-end holidays.
Tips for Redeeming JAL Miles to Honolulu to Japan
- 1Hawaii–Japan awards are priced in a separate cheaper zone from mainland US — great value at 43,000 miles for business.
- 2Multiple Japanese cities are served nonstop from HNL — consider flying into Osaka (KIX) or Nagoya (NGO) if your Japan itinerary starts outside Tokyo.
- 3First class peak pricing: 90,000 (low) / 100,000 (regular) / 110,000 (high) miles.
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