Honolulu & Oahu from Birmingham, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,863 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $669 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- Highs of 81–82°F, plus humpback whale season offshore
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki: rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, $152 a night
The catch: The outbound has two stops and takes 23h 53m, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if a full travel day is a fair trade for a week of beaches and hikes; skip it if you want a short, easy flight.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The trip is $2,472 for two, all in: the flights at $1,408 plus the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki at $1,064, taxes and fees included, but not resort fees, a checked bag or spending money. That covers 7 nights, Nov 14–21, 2026, on United (operated by Gojet Airlines as United Express), with two stops each way rather than a nonstop.
The total, before you go
£1,863 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,061 |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £802 |
| The total, before you go | £1,863 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£504 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £30 each way per bag on United, £121 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£531 per person, return
£1,061 for two, taxes and fees included · United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express · 2 stops · 23h 53m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:55 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United. Operated by Gojet Airlines DBA United Express | £531 | 2 stops | 23h 53m |
| United. Operated by Mesa Airlines DBA United Express | £606 | 1 stop | 11h 38m |
| Delta | £606 | 1 stop | 12h 10m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 19:35 GMT-5. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $704 per person, the fare is $669 below the highest fare we saw for these dates. It's also the lowest of our three checks on this route in the last 30 days. Flights for two come to $1,408. Add 7 nights at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki and the trip is $2,472 for two, all in, before resort fees, a checked bag and spending money. Mid-November falls in big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore, and comes before December, which is peak family season with the highest rates. Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F, though the weather normals show drizzle on most days. A full week leaves time to get over the long flight and still fit in Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head and a day on the North Shore.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history week on an island with a real city attached. Mornings are for a crater hike or a snorkel, afternoons for the sand in Waikiki, and one day goes to the surf towns up north. It suits a couple or two friends who like to mix lazy beach hours with a few planned outings. The pace is easygoing, with plenty of time to recover from the trip out.
Weather in Honolulu & Oahu, 14 – 21 Nov
Typical highs 81–82°F, lows near 73°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 14 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sun 15 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Mon 16 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Tue 17 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Wed 18 Nov | 82 °F | 72 °F | Drizzle |
| Thu 19 Nov | 82 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Fri 20 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Drizzle |
| Sat 21 Nov | 81 °F | 73 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Honolulu & Oahu
All three picks are in Waikiki, where beachfront high-rises sit within walking distance of surf lessons, shops and nightlife. Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki is the best value and the hotel in our total: $1,064 for 7 nights ($152 a night) for a standard king room, rated 8 from 1,298 reviews, with no free cancellation. Wayfinder Waikiki is the top rated, at 8.5 from 1,351 reviews. It costs $2,086 for the stay ($298 a night) for a king room with a balcony, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Pacific Monarch Hotel falls in between at $1,325 ($189 a night), rated 8.1 from 1,306 reviews, for a studio suite with a partial ocean view and one queen bed. None of the three rates includes breakfast.
Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki
£802 for 7 nights, two guests · £115 a night
See roomsWayfinder Waikiki
£1,572 for 7 nights, two guests · £225 a night
See roomsPacific Monarch Hotel
£999 for 7 nights, two guests · £142 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Honolulu & Oahu for these dates
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Where in Honolulu & Oahu
- Waikiki: Beachfront high-rise resorts with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot.
- Ko Olina: Lagoon resorts on the quiet west side, including Aulani.
- North Shore (Haleiwa / Turtle Bay): Surf-town vibe and big winter waves an hour from Waikiki.
- Kailua: Laid-back windward beach town with vacation rentals.
- Downtown / Chinatown: Local food scene and history, with cheaper hotels.
What to do in Honolulu & Oahu
- Hike Diamond Head crater at sunrise, before the heat builds
- Visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona
- Take a surf lesson in Waikiki, steps from the hotels
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch the winter surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore
- Eat garlic shrimp from a Haleiwa food truck
Also worth it
- Learn to surf in Waikiki
- Watch surfers at Banzai Pipeline on the North Shore in winter
Tours and tickets in Honolulu & Oahu
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Birmingham | Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (BHM) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 23h 53m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,357 miles each way |
| Time difference | -4 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,061 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki) | £802 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,868 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a luxury destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Birmingham to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £531 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £531 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Honolulu & Oahu.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Big-wave surf season on the North Shore and humpback whales offshore
- You don't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Honolulu is 4 hours behind Birmingham, and the flight covers 4,357 miles.
- The outbound leaves Birmingham at 4:55 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands in Honolulu at 12:48 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are not in the $2,472. Our budget adds $2,660 for 7 days of spending, for $5,132 in all.
- Prices are all-in as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
For readers who can handle the trip out, yes. The fare is $669 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and you get a week of 81–82°F highs. The catch is two stops and 23h 53m outbound.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,472 for two, all in: $1,408 for flights ($704 per person) plus $1,064 for 7 nights at the Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Is there a shorter flight?
We found one-stop options on United Express and on Delta at $804 per person, or $1,608 for two. Both leave at 6:30 AM on Nov 14. The United Express flight takes 11h 38m and the Delta flight takes 12h 10m.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, so you won't need a passport, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
For these dates, typical highs are 81–82°F with lows of 72–73°F. The weather normals show drizzle on most days, so pack a light rain layer.
Can I cancel the hotel?
The Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Waikiki and the Pacific Monarch Hotel rates don't include free cancellation. Wayfinder Waikiki does, at $2,086 for the stay.
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