Honolulu & Oahu from Charleston, 14 – 21 Nov: £1,857 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $675 per person, $333 below the typical fare on this route
- Typical highs of 81–82°F all week, lows near 73°F
- Oasis Hotel Waikiki: 7.9 from 1,515 reviews, free cancellation
The catch: The $675 fare has 2 stops and takes 25h 33m to get there, most days show drizzle, and resort fees and a checked bag aren't in the total.
Worth it if a full week of 81°F beach days is worth a 25h 33m trip out; skip it if long connections wear you down.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day. The trip costs $2,463 for two: United flights at $1,350 plus 7 nights at Oasis Hotel Waikiki at $1,113, taxes and fees included, but not resort fees, a checked bag or spending money. You'd go Nov 14–21, 2026, and the outbound isn't nonstop: it has 2 stops and takes 25h 33m.
The total, before you go
£1,857 for two · 7 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £1,018 |
| Oasis Hotel Waikiki, 7 nights, two guests, taxes in | £839 |
| The total, before you go | £1,857 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £121 |
£251 per person below the typical fare on this route.
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
£509 per person, return
£1,018 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 2 stops · 25h 33m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 4:15 PM – Sun, Nov 15, 12:48 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | £509 | 2 stops | 25h 33m |
| American | £526 | 1 stop | 13h 6m |
| United | £526 | 1 stop | 12h 38m |
Prices checked 13 Oct 2026, 04:10 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $675 per person, this fare is $333 below the typical fare on this route. That's a 33% gap, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. Across the 12 offers we checked, fares ran from $675 to $1,112 per person. In mid-November, Oahu typically has highs of 81–82°F and lows near 73°F. The normals show drizzle on most days, so pack a light rain layer. It's also the start of big-wave surf season on the North Shore, with humpback whales offshore. And it comes before the December peak family season, when rates are highest. Seven nights gives you time to get over a 5-hour time difference and still fit in the beach, Pearl Harbor and the North Shore. Prices were all-in when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a beach-and-history week. Think mornings on the sand in Waikiki, a day at Pearl Harbor and a drive up to the North Shore for surf and food trucks. It suits a couple or two friends who like a steady pace with a couple of early starts and who'd rather walk to dinner than drive. It's not a quiet hideaway, though: Waikiki is busy, with shops and nightlife on foot.
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
Oasis Hotel Waikiki is the best-value pick and the one in the total: $1,113 for 7 nights ($159 a night) in a standard King room, rated 7.9 from 1,515 reviews. Waikiki Resort Hotel is the other Waikiki option at $1,404 for the stay ($201 a night), also rated 7.9 but from 2,729 reviews, with a city-view room. Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa is the top-rated pick: a 5-star with an 8.7 from 258 reviews, at $1,989 for the stay ($284 a night) for a city-view room with 2 queens. All three are room only, with free cancellation. Waikiki puts you near the beach, with surf lessons, shops and nightlife on foot. Downtown / Chinatown suits you if the local food scene and history matter more than the sand.
Oasis Hotel Waikiki
£839 for 7 nights, two guests · £120 a night
See roomsRenaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa
£1,499 for 7 nights, two guests · £214 a night
See roomsWaikiki Resort Hotel
£1,058 for 7 nights, two guests · £152 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
- Snorkel Hanauma Bay
- Watch the big winter waves 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 Charleston | Charleston International (CHS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Honolulu & Oahu | Daniel K. Inouye International (HNL) |
| Flight time | 25h 33m (2 stops) |
| Distance | 4,757 miles each way |
| Time difference | -5 hours |
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What 7 nights in Honolulu & Oahu costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £1,018 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Oasis Hotel Waikiki) | £839 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | £2,005 |
| Total for two | £3,862 |
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: Charleston to Honolulu & Oahu
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £509 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £509 (13 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £760 |
| Price checks | 6 |
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
- No passport needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Honolulu is 5 hours behind Charleston.
- The $675 fare leaves CHS at 4:15 PM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at HNL at 12:48 PM on Sunday, Nov 15.
- A 1-stop fare on American was $698 per person when we checked, with an outbound time of 13h 6m.
- All three hotels are room only, with free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you don't mind the trip out. The fare is $675 per person, 33% below the typical $1,008 on this route, and highs run 81–82°F. The catch is 2 stops and 25h 33m to get there.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $2,463 for two, all in: $1,350 for the flights plus $1,113 for 7 nights at Oasis Hotel Waikiki. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money are extra.
Is there a shorter flight?
Yes. When we checked, American had a 1-stop fare at $698 per person with an outbound time of 13h 6m. United had a 1-stop fare at the same price that takes 12h 38m.
What is the weather like?
Typical highs are 81–82°F with lows near 73°F for these dates. The normals show drizzle on most days, so bring a light rain layer.
Do I need a passport?
No. Hawaii is in the United States, and you'll pay in US dollars.
Is 7 nights enough?
For Oahu, yes. A week covers Waikiki beach days, Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay and a day on the North Shore, with time to adjust to the 5-hour time difference.
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