Understanding Hawaiian Airlines fare classes and codes

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It’s no secret that airlines offer different levels of service on the same aircraft. These service classes, also called cabin classes, usually consist of some combination of economy, business, and first classes.

On the other hand, the numerous subdivisions that exist within cabin classes, known as fare classes or booking classes, are often a complete mystery. When purchasing flight tickets, knowing which fare class you’re booking into is important, because different classes have different rules for things like refunds, upgrades, boarding priority, and mileage earning rates.

This guide details the different fare classes and codes used by Hawaiian Airlines, including which fare classes are eligible for upgrades, refunds, and bonus miles. We’ll also explain which fare classes each cabin class books into, as well as how the fare class on your ticket affects your mileage earnings with other airlines.



The information presented here focuses on international flights and flights between Hawaii and North America. However, those needing help with inter-island flights should still find much of it useful.

Looking for more information about Hawaiian Airlines? Check out our guides to Hawaiian’s economy class service, flight changes, seat upgrades, and more.

Fare classes vs. cabin classes

Hawaiian Airlines offers four classes of service: Main Cabin Basic (discount economy), Main Cabin (economy or coach), Business, and First Class. First class is available on domestic USA (North America) and inter-island flights; business class is only offered on international flights. Economy class tickets are available on Hawaiian’s international, North America, and inter-island flights.

Hawaiian’s service classes are further subdivided into fare classes, or booking classes. Different fare classes have different fare rules, or the benefits and restrictions included with each ticket. These can include minimum / maximum stay requirements, refund availability, change fees, boarding priority, and upgrade priority.

In general, fare classes reflect the price paid for the ticket. The cheaper the fare, the more restrictive the fare rules that will apply, and vice versa.



Note that not all fare classes will be available on all flights. The availability of a particular fare class can vary depending on demand, aircraft type, the route flown, and other factors.

Finally, different Hawaiian Airlines fare classes earn miles with partner airlines at different rates – see the section below for details. When trying to determine how many miles your flight will earn, it’s important to distinguish between revenue (paid for with cash) and non-revenue tickets (award, buddy pass, etc.). Although there are some exceptions, in most cases revenue tickets earn miles while non-revenue tickets do not.

What fare classes do seat upgrades book into?

Hawaiian Airlines offers two types of seat upgrades in its economy cabin class. Preferred Seats are available on inter-island flights and certain North America flights. Extra Comfort seats with more legroom are available on Hawaiian’s Airbus A330, A321neo and Boeing 717 aircraft.

Be aware that upgrades to Extra Comfort seats and Preferred seats don’t guarantee that you’ll earn miles. Seat upgrades may be booked into any fare class, including discount economy fare classes, some of which don’t earn frequent flyer miles with Hawaiian Airlines partners.

You can find help locating the fare class while booking here.

List of Hawaiian Airlines fare classes, earning rates, and selected rules

Most of the fare classes below earn miles with HawaiianMiles as well as with Hawaiian’s partner airlines. Award ticket fare classes (non-revenue tickets paid for with miles) and fare classes other than those shown below do not earn miles with Hawaiian Airlines or its partners.



Unless a refundable fare was purchased during the booking process, all Hawaiian Airlines fare classes are non-refundable unless cancelled within 24 hours of booking. If a refundable fare is offered, it’s typically booked into fare class F (first), J (business), or, Y (economy).

How do you know if your fare is refundable? It will be clearly labeled as such when you are booking the flights, and it will usually be much more expensive than comparable fares. Check the fare rules for the final word on refunds (see example below).

  • Hawaiian Airlines fare classes by cabin class:
    • First / business class: J, F, C, P, A, D
    • Economy Main Cabin: Y, W, X, Q, V, B, S, N, M, I, H, G
    • Main Cabin Basic / Codeshare / Awards: K, L, O, Z, R, U, E, T

First / business class

FHawaiian Airlines fare class code F is used for full fare first class tickets. “F” fares on Hawaiian are eligible to earn bonus miles and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified in the fare rules.

  • Earning rates for fare class F:
    • Hawaiian Miles: 150% of miles flown
    • American Airlines AAdvantage: 150%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 150%
    • United Airlines Mileage Plus: 150%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 150%
    • Delta Air Lines SkyMiles: 100%
    • jetBlue TrueBlue: 50%
    • Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank: does not earn miles (North America)

J – Fare class code J is used for Hawaiian Airlines first class and full fare business class tickets. “J” fares on Hawaiian are eligible to earn bonus miles and are non-refundable (unless a refundable fare was purchased).

  • Earning rates for fare class J:
    • Hawaiian Miles: 150% of miles flown
    • American Airlines AAdvantage: 150%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 150%
    • United Airlines Mileage Plus: 150%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 150%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 125% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Delta Air Lines SkyMiles: 100%
    • jetBlue TrueBlue: 50%

PHawaiian Airlines fare class P is used for first class, business class, and flex award tickets. Upgrades from economy class can be booked into fare class P. You can earn bonus miles with Hawaiian’s “P” fares, but they’re non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class P:
    • Hawaiian Miles: 150% of miles flown / upgrades earn 100% of miles flown
    • American Airlines AAdvantage: 150%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 150%
    • United Airlines Mileage Plus: 150%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 150%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 125% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Delta Air Lines SkyMiles: 100%
    • jetBlue TrueBlue: 50%

C – Fare class C code on Hawaiian Airlines is a business class or first class fare. “C” fares are eligible to earn bonus miles and are non-refundable.



  • Earning rates for fare class C:
    • Hawaiian Miles: 150% of miles flown
    • American Airlines AAdvantage: 150%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 150%
    • United Airlines Mileage Plus: 150%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 150%
    • Japan Airlines (JAL) Mileage Bank: 125% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Delta Air Lines SkyMiles: 100%
    • jetBlue TrueBlue: does not earn miles

AHawaiian Airlines uses fare class A to designate discounted first class or business class fares, and for upgrades from economy class. “A” fares are eligible to earn bonus miles but are non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class A:
    • Hawaiian Miles: 150% of miles flown / upgraded tickets earn 100% of miles flown
    • Delta SkyMiles: 100%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 100% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%
    • American AAdvantage: does not earn miles

DHawaiian Airlines fare class D is a discounted first class or business class fare. A “D” fare can also indicate an upgrade from economy class, a saver award, or a partner award ticket. Fare class D is eligible to earn bonus miles and is non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class D:
    • Hawaiian Miles: 150% of miles flown / upgrades earn 100% / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 125% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • jetBlue TrueBlue: 50% (North America) / does not earn miles (international)
    • American Airlines AAdvantage: does not earn miles
    • Delta Air Lines SkyMiles: does not earn miles
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: does not earn miles
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: does not earn miles

Economy class

[ Want to know what’s included in Hawaiian Airlines economy class? Check out our guide to seats, main cabin vs. basic, baggage, and more ]

YHawaiian Airlines fare class Y is used for full fare (full price) economy class tickets. “Y” fares are eligible for bonus miles but are refundable only if a fare specified as refundable was purchased. Hawaiian’s fare class Y is eligible for seat upgrades and upgrades to first or business class.

  • Earning rates for fare class Y:
    • HawaiianMiles: 100% of miles flown
    • American AAdvantage: 100%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 100%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 100% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

W – Fare class code W is used for Hawaiian Airlines economy class fares. Hawaiian’s “W” fares are eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, and bonus miles. Fare class W is typically non-refundable.



  • Earning rates for fare class W:
    • HawaiianMiles: 100% of miles flown
    • American AAdvantage: 100%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 70% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Delta SkyMiles: 50%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

V – Fare class V is one of Hawaiian Airlines‘ economy fare classes. “V” fares are eligible to earn bonus miles and for seat or cabin class upgrades.

  • Earning rates for fare class V:
    • HawaiianMiles: 100% of miles flown
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 75%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

XHawaiian Airlines fare class X is an economy fare class. “X” fares are eligible to earn bonus miles and for seat or cabin class upgrades.

  • Earning rates for fare class X:
    • HawaiianMiles: 100% of miles flown
    • American AAdvantage: 100%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 70% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Delta SkyMiles: 50%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: does not earn miles

QHawaiian Airlines uses fare class Q for discount economy fares. “Q” fares are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades but are not eligible to earn bonus miles. Fare class Q is non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class Q:
    • HawaiianMiles: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 100%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 70% (international) / does not earn miles (North America)
    • Delta SkyMiles: 50%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

S – Fare class S on Hawaiian Airlines designates a discount economy fare. “S” fares are eligible for seat upgrades and upgrades to first or business class. Hawaiian’s fare class S does not earn bonus miles and is non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class S:
    • HawaiianMiles: 100% of miles flown
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 75%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

N – Fare class N is another of Hawaiian Airlines‘ discount economy fare classes. “N” fares are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades but are not eligible to earn bonus miles. Fare class N is non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class N:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 75%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

BHawaiian Airlines fare class B is a discount economy fare class. “B” fares on Hawaiian are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades, but are not eligible for bonus miles and are non-refundable.



  • Earning rates for fare class B:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 75%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

M – Fare class M is another discount economy fare class on Hawaiian Airlines. “M” fares are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades. Fare class M is not eligible to earn bonus miles and is non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class M:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 100%
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 75%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

IHawaiian Airlines fare class I is used for deep discount economy fares. “I” fares are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades, but aren’t eligible for bonus miles. Fares in class I are non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class I:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 50%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 50%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

HHawaiian Airlines fare class H is a deep discount economy fare class. “H” fares are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades, but aren’t eligible for bonus miles or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class H:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 50%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 50%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

G – Fare code G signifies a deep discount economy fare class on Hawaiian Airlines. “G” fares are eligible for seat and cabin class upgrades. Fare class G doesn’t earn bonus miles and is non-refundable.

  • Earning rates for fare class G:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • American AAdvantage: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 50%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 50%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: 50%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 25%

L – Fare class L is used for Hawaiian Airlines deep discount economy fares. Like Hawaiian’s other deep discount economy fares, “L” fares aren’t eligible for bonus miles seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class L:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 50%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: earn 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 30%
    • American AAdvantage: 25%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 12.5%

KHawaiian Airlines fare class K is used for deep discount economy fares. Tickets issued in fare class K aren’t eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.



  • Earning rates for fare class K:
    • HawaiianMiles: earns 100% of miles flown
    • United Airlines MileagePlus: 100%
    • Korean Airlines Skypass: earn 50%
    • Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: 50%
    • Japan Airlines Mileage Bank: 30%
    • American AAdvantage: 25%
    • Delta SkyMiles: 25%
    • jetBlue TruBlue: 12.5%

OHawaiian Airlines fare class O is a used for deep discount economy / award tickets. “O” fares are not eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class O:
    • HawaiianMiles: revenue ticket earns 100% of miles flown / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Partner airlines: fare class O does not earn miles

Z Hawaiian Airlines fare class Z is a used for deep discount economy / award tickets. “Z” fares are not eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class Z:
    • HawaiianMiles: revenue ticket earns 100% of miles flown / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Partner airlines: fare class Z does not earn miles

R Hawaiian Airlines fare class R is a used for deep discount economy / award tickets. “R” fares are not eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class R:
    • HawaiianMiles: revenue ticket earns 100% of miles flown / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Partner airlines: fare class R does not earn miles

U Hawaiian Airlines fare class U is a used for deep discount economy / award tickets. “U” fares are not eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class U:
    • HawaiianMiles: revenue ticket earns 100% of miles flown / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Partner airlines: fare class U does not earn miles

E Hawaiian Airlines fare class E is a used for deep discount economy / award tickets. “E” fares are not eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.

  • Earning rates for fare class E:
    • HawaiianMiles: revenue ticket earns 100% of miles flown / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Partner airlines: fare class E does not earn miles

T Hawaiian Airlines fare class T is a used for deep discount economy / award tickets. “T” fares are not eligible for seat upgrades, cabin class upgrades, standby, bonus miles, or refunds.



  • Earning rates for fare class T:
    • HawaiianMiles: revenue ticket earns 100% of miles flown / award tickets do not earn miles
    • Partner airlines: fare class T does not earn miles

How to find Hawaiian Airlines fare classes and fare rules

  1. On the flight search page, enter your trip details.
  2. Click the “Search Flights” button.
  3. Select the desired outbound and return flights.
  4. Scroll through the upgrade and fare hold options and click the “Continue” button.
  5. Enter required passenger information and click the “Done” button.
  6. Enter passenger contact information and click the “Continue” button.
  7. Review itinerary and hotel / rental car options and click the “Continue” button.
  8. Click “skip seat selection”.
  9. On the Review & Pay screen, scroll to the bottom of the page.  Click “Fare Rules and Terms & Conditions”. At the top of the pop-up window or new tab that opens, you should see the fare class clearly labeled for each flights. The fare class is also the same as the first letter of the fare code.
How to Find Hawaiian Airlines Fare Class - Fare Rules and Terms & Conditions
Click the lower “Fare Rules and Terms” link to see the fare basis code and booking (fare) class.
How to find Hawaiian Airlines fare classes - fare class and fare basis code.
The fare class follows the flight number and is (usually) the first letter of the fare basis code.


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