Interested in upgrading? Perfect, you deserve it!
If you would like to upgrade your existing reservation to First/Business Class, please contact Hawaiian Airlines Reservations for assistance. Please note, only revenue tickets are eligible.
Confirmed upgrades to First/Business class subject to applicable fare difference. If changing date/flight number, applicable fare difference and change fee applies.
If you would like to use your hard earned HawaiianMiles for a First/Business class upgrade, contact Hawaiian Airlines Reservations for assistance. The following restriction applies to HawaiianMiles upgrades:
We offer two types of mileage upgrades to First/Business class.
All awards are one way flight awards and are based on availability.
Pualani Platinum, Pualani Gold, and Hawaiian Airlines® MasterCard® holders have access to additional discounted flight awards for travel on Hawaiian Airlines. These members may login to view discounts.
One Way Flight Awards | First/Business Saver | First/Business Flex |
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Neighbor Island Upgrade | 7,500 | 15,000 |
North America - Hawaii Upgrade | 25,000 | 50,000 |
Samoa/Tahiti/Rarotonga - Hawaii Upgrade Business Class* | 30,000 | 60,000 |
Australia - Hawaii Upgrade Business Class* | 45,000 | 90,000 |
New Zealand - Hawaii Upgrade Business Class* | 45,000 | 90,000 |
Japan - Hawaii Upgrade Business Class* | 45,000 | 90,000 |
Korea - Hawaii Upgrade Business Class* | 45,000 | 90,000 |
*Stopovers not permitted. Award levels based on redemption from a single account. U.S. citizens traveling to an international destination must present return ticket at time of check-in.
As of April 18, 2023, the ability to purchase an upgrade into First/Business Class will be temporarily unavailable via web, mobile or kiosk. Please see a guest services agent at the airport for assistance. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Are you traveling today and feel like an upgrade? Don't worry, it's not too late!
Upgrade your existing reservation to First/Business Class within 24 hours up until the minimum check-in time prior to departure via a guest services agent at the airport. Please note that an upgrade fee will apply.
Day of Departure upgrades are offered on a space-available basis.
Pualani Platinum and Pualani Gold members enjoy an Upgrade discount (applies to member only) on flights within the State of Hawaii, as well as between Hawaii and North America, applicable to upgrades purchased within the United States (excluding American Samoa). For more information, see tables below.
Year Round | |
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Neighbor Island | 50 USD |
Pualani Gold | 25 USD |
Pualani Platinum | Complimentary First Class seat automatically assigned at check-in, subject to availability. |
Upgrade Price | |
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Nonstop flights between LGB/OAK/ONT/PDX/SJC/SMF and HNL/OGG/LIH/KOA | Starting from 399 USD |
Discounted Rate for Pualani Gold | Starting from 319 USD |
Discounted Rate for Pualani Platinum | Starting from 269 USD |
Nonstop flights between AUS/LAS/LAX/PHX/SAN/SEA/SFO and HNL/OGG/LIH/KOA | Starting from 489 USD |
Discounted Rate for Pualani Gold | Starting from 399 USD |
Discounted Rate for Pualani Platinum | Starting from 349 USD |
Flights between BOS/JFK and HNL | Starting from 1,049 USD |
Discounted Rate for Pualani Gold | Starting from 939 USD |
Discounted Rate for Pualani Platinum | Starting from 869 USD |
Upgrade Price | |
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AUSTRALIA to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 1200 AUD |
Hawaii/North America to AUSTRALIA | Starting from 900 USD |
Upgrade Price | |
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JAPAN to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 70,000 JPY |
Hawaii/North America to JAPAN | Starting from 600 USD |
Upgrade Price | |
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KOREA to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 650,000 KRW |
Hawaii/North America to KOREA | Starting from 550 USD |
Upgrade Price | |
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NEW ZEALAND to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 1300 NZD |
Hawaii/North America to NEW ZEALAND | Starting from 850 USD |
Upgrade Price | |
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PPT to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 429 USD |
Discounted rate for Pualani Gold | Starting from 349 USD |
Discounted rate for Pualani Platinum | Starting from 299 USSD |
Upgrade Price | |
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PPG to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 429 USD |
Discounted rate for Pualani Gold | Starting from 349 USD |
Discounted rate for Pualani Platinum | Starting from 299 USD |
Upgrade Price | |
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RAR to Hawaii/North America | Starting from 449 USD |
Discounted rate for Pualani Gold | Starting from 369 USD |
Discounted rate for Pualani Platinum | Starting from 319 USD |