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Maui to San Francisco is about 2,336 miles (OGG–SFO). You can fly it nonstop on United, Alaska and Southwest. The cheapest way to book it on points is usually Atmos Rewards from 12,500 points one-way on Alaska, with $5.60 in taxes. That's a lot of trip for the points: San Francisco means Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
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Quick answer
- Cost: from 12,500 points one-way in economy; premium cabins from 25,000 with Air Canada Aeroplan.
- Book with: Atmos Rewards on Alaska nonstops; Air Canada Aeroplan is the backup.
- Transfer from: Bilt Points.
- Taxes: $5.60 one-way.
- Catch: starting prices need saver space; popular dates price 1.5–3x higher.
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At a glance
| Program | Flies on | Economy from | Premium from | Taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southwest Rapid Rewards |
Southwest |
~8,000 | — | $5.60 |
 Atmos Rewards |
Alaska |
12,500 | 30,000 (First) | $5.60 |
 Air Canada Aeroplan |
 United |
12,500 | 25,000 (Business) | $5.60 + ~$30 fee |
 Cathay Asia Miles |
Alaska |
15,000 | 33,000 (Business) | $5.60 |
 Avianca LifeMiles |
United |
~15,000 | — | $5.60 |
 Delta SkyMiles |
Delta (1 stop) |
~15,000 | 40,000 (First) | $5.60 |
One-way, per person, starting prices. A ~ marks a typical or rarely seen price, not a published chart price. Dynamic programs (AAdvantage, MileagePlus, SkyMiles, Flying Blue) can cost several times more on peak dates.
How each airline prices Maui to San Francisco
Every program uses its own method, which is why the same seat can cost very different amounts. Here's the math for each program that books this trip, cheapest first:
- Southwest Rapid Rewards (on Southwest): Tied to the cash fare. Southwest has no award chart: the points price is the cash fare divided by about 1.3–1.4 cents, so a $100 fare is roughly 7,000–7,500 points. Around 8,000 is typical on a sale fare for this trip.
- Atmos Rewards (on Alaska): Distance chart. Atmos prices Alaska and Hawaiian flights by miles flown. The 2,336-mile nonstop falls in the 2,101–3,500-mile band: from 12,500 economy, 30,000 first. These are starting prices; popular dates price higher.
- Air Canada Aeroplan (on United): Distance chart. Aeroplan prices United flights within North America by total distance. The 2,336-mile nonstop falls in the 1,501–2,750-mile band: from 12,500 economy, 25,000 business, plus a booking fee of about $30. That's the starting price; United can release seats above it.
- Cathay Asia Miles (on Alaska): Distance chart, whole trip. Cathay Asia Miles prices American and Alaska flights by total distance. The 2,336-mile nonstop falls in the 751–2,750-mile band: 15,000 economy, 33,000 business.
- Avianca LifeMiles (on United): Unpublished chart. LifeMiles doesn't publish its prices for United flights and changed them without notice in 2025. About 15,000 is what it has been charging for a trip like this; check lifemiles.com before you transfer.
- Delta SkyMiles (on Delta, 1 stop): Dynamic pricing. Delta sets the price of its own flights by demand, like a cash fare; there's no chart. About 15,000 is the lowest economy price seen to Hawaii on off-peak dates, and about 40,000 in first. Busy dates can cost several times more.
- Air France-KLM Flying Blue (on Delta, 1 stop): Dynamic pricing. Flying Blue prices Delta flights by demand, with no chart, and since September 2026 the price also depends on the fare type you pick. Trips this long have been seen as low as 17,500 in economy, often below SkyMiles for the same seat. Taxes are higher, about $20–30.
- AAdvantage (on American, 1 stop): Dynamic pricing. American sets the price of its own flights by demand, like a cash fare; there's no chart. About 20,000 is the lowest economy price seen to Hawaii on off-peak dates. Busy dates can cost several times more.
- Qantas Frequent Flyer (on Alaska): Distance chart, whole trip. Qantas adds up every flight in the trip and prices the total, so a short connection doesn't add a second charge. The 2,336-mile nonstop falls in the 1,201–2,400-mile band: 20,700 economy, 43,600 business, on American or Alaska.
- British Airways Avios (on Alaska): Distance chart, per flight. British Airways charges each flight separately by its length. The 2,336-mile nonstop falls in the 2,001–3,000-mile band of the chart BA uses for American and Alaska flights: about 22,000 economy, 55,000 business/first. A connection would be two charges, so it's quoted for nonstops only.
- United MileagePlus (on United): Dynamic pricing. United sets the price of its own flights by demand, like a cash fare; there's no chart. About 22,500 is the lowest economy price seen to Hawaii on off-peak dates, and about 45,000 in first. Busy dates can cost several times more.
- Turkish Miles&Smiles (on United): Zone chart. Turkish charges one flat price for United flights to or from Hawaii, whatever the distance: 25,000 economy, 40,000 business.
Nonstop flights from Maui to San Francisco
| Airline | Airports | Service |
|---|---|---|
| United |
OGG–SFO | Year-round |
| Alaska |
OGG–SFO / OAK / SJC | Year-round |
| Southwest |
OGG–OAK; OGG–SJC seasonal | Year-round |
Hawaiian is now part of Alaska Air Group, so both its flights and Alaska's book through Atmos Rewards.
What it's worth
A useful test: bank points are worth about 1.5 cents each when you could use them elsewhere. So 12,500 points is a good deal when the cash fare is above about $194. On Maui–San Francisco, that's common on busy dates and in the last few weeks before travel, when fares jump and fixed award charts don't. For a premium seat, 25,000 points pays off when the cash fare tops about $411. See our points valuations for each program.
How to book
Atmos Rewards
Atmos prices Alaska and Hawaiian flights by distance, from 12,500 in economy and 30,000 in first on Alaska's OGG–SFO nonstop. Free changes and cancellations. Feeds: Bilt Points 1:1 and the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Credit Card and Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card.
Southwest Rapid Rewards
Southwest Rapid Rewards has no award chart: points cost about the cash fare divided by 1.3–1.4 cents, so expect around 8,000 on a sale fare. Points come back if you cancel. Price points like cash: book during Southwest fare sales, and rebook if the points price drops. Feeds: Chase Ultimate Rewards 1:1, Bilt Points 1:1 and the Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card.
Air Canada Aeroplan
Aeroplan books United saver space by distance: 12,500 in economy, 25,000 in business on United's OGG–SFO nonstop. Add a stopover for 5,000 points. Feeds: Chase Ultimate Rewards 1:1, Amex Membership Rewards 1:1, Capital One miles 1:1, Bilt Points 1:1 and the Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card.
Cathay Asia Miles
Cathay Asia Miles prices American and Alaska flights by total distance: 15,000 in economy, 33,000 in business on Alaska's OGG–SFO nonstop. Connections don't add to the price. Partner space must be visible as AA/Alaska saver. Use the BA or Qantas search to confirm the seat, then book with Asia Miles. Feeds: Amex Membership Rewards 5:4, Capital One miles 1:1, Citi ThankYou 1:1, Bilt Points 1:1 and Wells Fargo Rewards 1:1.
Finding availability
- Book early. Schedules open about 330–337 days ahead on the US airlines. Saver seats are easiest to find in the first few weeks and again in the last two weeks if planes aren't full.
- Search the airline's own site first. Southwest.com, alaskaair.com and united.com show the seat; then price the same flight with each partner program.
- Use flexible-date calendars. One day either side often halves a dynamic price.
- Transfer last. Bank transfers are one-way. Find the seat, then move exactly the points you need.
- When to go: September–October is usually the sunniest and warmest time in the city; summer often brings fog and cool weather, while spring brings green hills and fewer crowds.
Who should do it
- Anyone holding Chase Ultimate Rewards, Bilt Points, Amex Membership Rewards and Capital One miles: they move into these programs.
- Atmos Rewards members who already have miles in the account.
- Travelers with fixed dates on busy weeks, when cash fares spike but chart prices hold.
- Families on a budget: Southwest Rapid Rewards points cost roughly the fare in cents, with free changes.
What to do in San Francisco
- Golden Gate Bridge: The 1937 suspension bridge, which you can walk or bike across, with viewpoints at Crissy Field, Battery Spencer and the Presidio.
- Alcatraz Island: A former federal prison reached only by the official ferry from Pier 33; it is closed Oct 26–Nov 18, 2026 for dock repairs, and part of the cellhouse is closed for preservation work until about 2028.
- Muir Woods National Monument: Old-growth coast redwoods just north of the bridge; all vehicles and shuttle riders need a GoMuirWoods.com reservation, which often sells out on weekends.
- Golden Gate Park: A large city park containing the de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences and the Japanese Tea Garden.
- Fisherman's Wharf and the cable cars: The waterfront tourist district with Pier 39's sea lions, served by the historic Powell Street cable car lines.
Getting around: In the city, BART (direct from SFO and OAK), Muni and cable cars work well without a car, but you'll want a car for wine country or the coast.
Hotels you can book on points: Grand Hyatt San Francisco (Hyatt), Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco (Marriott) and InterContinental San Francisco (IHG).
Which card to earn with
| Card | Points | Transfers to | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Credit Card | Atmos Rewards |
— (earns it directly) | Earning Atmos Rewards directly |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit Card | Atmos Rewards |
— (earns it directly) | Earning Atmos Rewards directly |
| Bilt Obsidian Card | Bilt Points | Southwest Rapid Rewards, Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan and Cathay Asia Miles | The Atmos Rewards booking |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred | Chase Ultimate Rewards | Southwest Rapid Rewards and Air Canada Aeroplan | Flexibility across 2 programs |
| American Express Gold Card | Amex Membership Rewards | Air Canada Aeroplan and Cathay Asia Miles | Flexibility across 2 programs |
Annual fees and welcome offers change; each card page has today's terms.
FAQ
How many points does it take to fly Maui to San Francisco? From 12,500 points one-way in economy with Atmos Rewards, or 12,500 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Peak dates on dynamic programs cost much more.
Is there a nonstop from Maui to San Francisco? Yes, on United, Alaska and Southwest. See the table above for airports and seasons.
Which credit card is best for Maui to San Francisco? For this route, the Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature Credit Card is the most direct fit, since it earns Atmos Rewards directly. If you'd rather keep your options open, the Bilt Obsidian Card earns Bilt Points that move to Southwest Rapid Rewards, Atmos Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan and Cathay Asia Miles.
How far ahead should I book? As early as the schedule opens (about 11 months), or watch for saver seats in the final two weeks. Transfer points only once you've found the seat.
Related guides
- San Francisco to Maui with points
- Southwest cards guide
- Southwest Companion Pass
- Atmos Rewards card guide
- Aeroplan guide
- OGG airport lounges
- SFO airport lounges
- OAK airport lounges
- Transfer partners: Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi
- What points are worth
Award prices and availability change daily. Search before you transfer points — transfers are one-way.
