How Many Japan Airlines Mileage Bank Miles to Fly to Honolulu?
Also see: Honolulu → Japan
Honolulu is one of JAL's most popular leisure routes and comes with notably cheaper award rates than mainland US destinations. Business class costs just 43,000 miles each way and first class is available from 90,000 miles (low season) — both significantly cheaper than flying to the US mainland.
Japan Airlines Award Chart — Honolulu
JAL operates nonstop flights between Japan and Honolulu International Airport (HNL) on Oahu. Flights depart from 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
- 1Hawaii is priced in a separate zone from mainland North America — significantly cheaper despite being a US state.
- 2Business class at 43,000 miles for the ~7-hour flight is among JAL's best value long-haul rates.
- 3Honolulu first class peak pricing: 90,000 (low) / 100,000 (regular) / 110,000 (high) miles.
- 4Multiple departure cities serve HNL — you're not limited to flying from Tokyo.
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